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Customize Settings
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Generate & Download
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Key Features
About This Tool
What is PDF417?
PDF417 is a 2D stacked barcode that holds a large amount of data — hundreds of characters — with built-in error correction. It is the code on driving licences, ID cards, shipping labels and boarding passes.
- Type: 2D stacked linear
- Capacity: Up to ~1.1KB
- Best for: IDs, documents, logistics
PDF417 Barcode Generator
This free PDF417 generator turns your data into a clean, scannable, print-ready PDF417 in seconds. Adjust the size and colours, preview instantly, and download as PNG or SVG for your product label, packaging or marketing material — no sign-up required.
Where PDF417 is used
- Government IDs and licences
- Boarding passes and tickets
- Shipping documentation
When to use PDF417
Use PDF417 when you need to encode a large block of data that a single scan must read in full.
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Barcode specification
| Type | General purpose 1D barcode |
|---|---|
| Data capacity | Up to 48 characters (auto-switching subsets) |
| Character set | Full ASCII (all 128 characters) |
| Subsets | A (uppercase + control), B (case-sensitive), C (digit pairs) |
| Used on | Shipping, logistics, warehouse, healthcare, ID cards |
| Marketplaces | Amazon FNSKU (Code 128 subset), Flipkart cartons |
| ISO standard | ISO/IEC 15417 |