ppf-datamatrix

Python port of https://github.com/datalog/datamatrix-svg

ppf-datamatrix v0.2 100.3K downloads/30d#12,996 on PyPI★ 59

Permissive license MIT AGING released 2023-08-23

What it is and what it does

ppf.datamatrix is a pure-Python library that generates 2D datamatrix barcodes and outputs them as SVG graphics. It was ported from a JavaScript implementation and provides a simple API: instantiate a DataMatrix object with a string, and get back an SVG representation. The library integrates with IPython, so in Jupyter notebooks or IPython terminals with graphics support, you can display the barcode directly as an image.

The package has no external runtime dependencies, making installation straightforward. It supports Python 3.6 and later and is classified as Beta-stage software. The codebase is stable but aging—the last release was in August 2023, and there have been no recent commits, though the repository remains active and unarchived.

Use it for:

Generate datamatrix barcodes for product labeling or inventory tracking in manufacturing workflows
Create SVG barcodes for embedding in web applications or PDF documents
Visualize datamatrix codes interactively in Jupyter notebooks for testing or demonstration
Batch-encode data into barcode graphics for supply chain or logistics systems

Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying

Generates datamatrix codes (2D barcodes) in SVG format from Python, with built-in IPython display support for interactive notebooks.

Yes, if you need to generate datamatrix codes in SVG format and don't require active maintenance. The low install friction, permissive MIT license, and lack of dependencies make it straightforward to adopt. The aging maintenance status means you should verify that the output meets your datamatrix reader compatibility requirements before committing to production use.

Install

ppf-datamatrix on PyPI

pip

pip install ppf-datamatrix

uv

uv add ppf-datamatrix

poetry

poetry add ppf-datamatrix

Installing ppf-datamatrix

Before you install

Low install friction with no runtime dependencies. Maintenance is aging—last release was 2023-08-23 and repository shows no recent activity, though it remains unarchived.

License in practice

MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, suitable for both open and proprietary projects.

Quickstart

from ppf.datamatrix import DataMatrix

myDataMatrix = DataMatrix('Test!')

Verify before relying

Whether the SVG output is compatible with modern datamatrix readers and standards
Performance characteristics when generating large batches of codes
Whether IPython integration works with current Jupyter versions

Package facts

License	MIT (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.6)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	none
Maintenance	aging — 1,087 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-02-08
First released	2021-05-30
Downloads	100,267/month — #12,996 on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-14)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14)

Evidence: ppf_datamatrix-0.2-py3-none-any.whl

Keywords: datamatrix, svg, python, ipython, codecs

Development Status :: 4 - BetaFramework :: IPythonIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: Information TechnologyIntended Audience :: ManufacturingIntended Audience :: Other AudienceLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Topic :: Utilities