2D barcodes are a bit more complex as they organize information vertically and horizontally. This allows 2D codes to hold much more information and take up less space than a 1D code. 2D codes require an imager scanner to be read properly.
Two Dimensional (2D) Barcodes
![2D barcode example for GreatLakesBarcode.com](https://greatlakesbarcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Picture2.png)
![1D barcode visual example for GreatLakesBarcode.com](https://greatlakesbarcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Picture3.png)
![2D barcode visual example for GreatLakesBarcode.com](https://greatlakesbarcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Picture4.gif)