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PDF417 barcode generator
Stacked 2D code used on boarding passes, shipping labels and ID documents.
Terms of use: this site only turns the data you type into a barcode; it does not create, verify, register or store that data, and nothing is sent to any server. The content you enter and the use of the generated barcodes are solely the user's responsibility, including the right to use GTIN/EAN numbers (licensed by GS1), the accuracy of the information and compliance with applicable law. Links with dangerous schemes and typical attack patterns (scripts, SQL injection) are blocked, but this does not replace your own checks. By using the generator you accept these terms.
Preview
PDF and AI are vector files in CMYK, with black as C0 M0 Y0 K100. PNG, JPG and SVG are RGB.
Test every barcode before use. The user is solely responsible for the accuracy of the barcode.
PDF417 specification
PDF417 is a stacked 2D code (several rows of bars) with high capacity and error correction. It is used on US driver's licences, boarding passes (IATA), shipping labels and documents.
Content types: text, link, phone, SMS, e-mail, Wi-Fi, location, contact (vCard or MeCard) and bookmark.
Structure: 3 to 90 rows and 1 to 30 data columns (the number of columns can be fixed). The smallest symbol is 90×3 modules; the largest, 583×90.
Capacity: up to about 1,850 text characters, 2,710 digits or 1,108 bytes.
Reed-Solomon error correction from level 0 (2 codewords) to level 8 (512 codewords), or automatic according to the data size. Row height: 3X by default.
The default encoding of PDF417 is code page 437. That is why text with accents carries the ECI indicator of the chosen encoding (UTF-8 or ISO-8859-1).
How to use
Type the content. To create several barcodes, put one per line.
Adjust size, height, margin and colors. The preview follows every change.
Download each barcode in the format you need, or all of them as a ZIP.
In PDF, SVG and AI the size is set by the module X — the width of the narrowest bar, in millimetres. The default for this symbology is 0.33 mm. PNG and JPG use the chosen pixel resolution. If your printer warns about ink spread, increase the bar width reduction.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PDF417 barcode?
PDF417 is a stacked 2D code (several rows of bars) with high capacity and error correction. It is used on US driver's licences, boarding passes (IATA), shipping labels and documents.
What can a PDF417 barcode contain?
Content types: text, link, phone, SMS, e-mail, Wi-Fi, location, contact (vCard or MeCard) and bookmark.
How do I create a PDF417 barcode for free?
Type the data in the generator on this page, adjust size and colors, and download the barcode as PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF or Adobe Illustrator (AI). PDF and AI are vector files in CMYK with 100% K black, ready for print. Everything runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded and no sign-up is needed.
What size should a printed PDF417 barcode be?
The vector size is defined by the module X (narrowest bar). This generator uses 0.33 mm by default for PDF417; you can change it before downloading.
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