PDF417 Barcode Generator
Stacked linear barcode for large data amounts. Return to the main list of generators.
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About PDF417 Barcodes
What is a PDF417?
PDF417 is a stacked linear barcode format used in a variety of applications, primarily for transport, identification cards, and inventory management. "PDF" stands for Portable Data File.
Common Use Cases
Used on driver's licenses in many US states, for airline boarding passes (IATA standard), and on shipping labels by companies like FedEx.
Technical Details
Can encode the full 256-byte ASCII set. It can hold over 1.1 kilobytes of machine-readable data, making it much more powerful than simple linear barcodes. For even higher density in a smaller space, consider 2D formats like QR Code.