Softmatic has released Barcode Maker 4.0 (http://www.softmatic.com) and is offering it as a Mac App Store exclusive. It requires Mac OS X 10.6 or higher and is found in the Graphics & Design category. The price for an individual license has been reduced from US$99 to $29.99.

The barcode software creates all common linear and 2D barcode symbologies for use in DTP, Office and graphics applications. A three-step process lets you create standards compliant barcodes for package design, coupons, labels, book and magazine covers. Also featured is support for all GS1 code symbologies including Code 128 GS1.

The generated bar codes can be exported in a variety of vector and raster formats (EPS, PNG, TIFF) for use in all common DTP, design, illustration, and graphics applications. To meet commercial requirements for barcodes, the software also features support for bar width reduction to compensate for ink spread and dot gain, light zone sentinels and bounding box markers. Typical applications include package design, book- and magazine covers, pharmaceuticals, labels, illustrations, advertisements.

Effective Feb. 1, 2011, Barcode Maker 4.0 is only $29.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Graphics & Design category.