§ PRESS · PDF417
PDF417 generator.
A two-dimensional barcode symbology. Encode your own data or try the sample This is PDF417. Preview updates live - export as PNG, SVG, or print-ready PDF.
- Family
- Stacked - Multi-row
- Type
- 2D
- BCID
- pdf417
- Cost
- Always free
§ 01 · GENERATE
Live specimen
Enter any valid PDF417payload. Adjust scale, margin, and human-readable text below. Download when you're ready.
LIVE
● OUTPUTPDF417 · 0×0
§ BULK
Need a whole sheet of PDF417 codes? Paste one payload per line and print the lot on a single PDF.
§ 02 · ABOUT
About PDF417
REFERENCE
PDF417 (ISO/IEC 15438) is a stacked linear barcode that encodes up to 1,850 alphanumeric characters. It is used on boarding passes, ID cards, and the driver's licences of many US states.
What a valid PDF417 looks like
- 3 to 90 rows and 1 to 30 data columns. The symbol grows in whichever dimension you constrain less.
- Supports 8 error correction levels (0-8). Level 5 is typical; use 6-8 for damaged or curved surfaces.
- Quiet zone: at least 2 module widths on every side.
- Row height should be at least 3 times the module width, otherwise scanners struggle with row sync.