BradyScan app on smartphone in warehouse

02 March 2026 | Brady Corporation Ltd

BradyScan: Best barcode reading with a phone - for free

Automated identification and data capture specialist Brady Corporation lets users read and generate barcodes professionally with a smartphone - at no extra cost. The free BradyScan app provides excellent DPM scanning and backend integration options, QR-code security checks and image-to-text OCR technology.

BradyScan app is a versatile 3-in-1 mobile application designed to streamline scanning and printing tasks in light manufacturing, laboratories, and field services.

Modern industrial environments require speed and precision. BradyScan addresses this by consolidating the entire barcode workflow into a single interface. Users can seamlessly scan over 46 types of barcodes, including Direct Part Marking (DPM), and instantly generate 33 different barcode types, such as GS1.

The app’s technical capabilities extend beyond simple scanning. It features automated data entry via Image-to-Barcode and Speech-to-Barcode technology, allowing for hands-free productivity. For data management, values can be sent directly to Google Sheets, eliminating manual export steps.

Built-in security checks proactively monitor for malicious QR codes, while error correction ensures damaged codes remain readable. The app integrates directly with nine Bluetooth-enabled Brady printers (including the M211, M611, and i5300), enabling immediate label production from the palm of your hand.

Find out more about the BradyScan app on Brady's websites, or download the free BradyScan app.

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