MicroPDF417 barcode generator
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About MicroPDF417
MicroPDF417 is a short-format PDF417 for small payloads. It uses fixed row widths optimised for tight spaces such as electronics labelling.
Valid input
- Fixed column presets (1, 2, 3, or 4 columns). Payload capacity is small - a few dozen characters.
- Quiet zone: at least 1 module width on every side.
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