PDF417 barcode generator

Create PDF417 barcodes for tickets, ID-style documents, forms and data-rich labels. PDF417 is a stacked barcode format that can hold more text than many one-dimensional barcode formats.

Barcode type

Content

Stacked barcodes for IDs, tickets and data-rich labels.

Filename prefix

barqode-pdf417-1780901327190.svg

Which file format should I use?

Preview

BARQODE PDF417 SAMPLE

PDF417

* Always test your code before printing or use. Barqode is not responsible for errors, unreadable codes or incorrect output.

About this format

Generate stacked PDF417 barcodes for tickets, IDs and data-rich labels.

Create PDF417 barcodes for tickets, ID-style documents, forms and data-rich labels. PDF417 is a stacked barcode format that can hold more text than many one-dimensional barcode formats.

Common uses

Create stacked barcodes for tickets and forms.
Generate PDF417 artwork for data-rich labels.
Export SVG, PNG or JPG for print and document workflows.

When to use PDF417

Use PDF417 when a label, ticket or document needs to carry a larger block of text in a scannable barcode. It is often associated with ID cards, transport documents, boarding-style workflows and forms that need more data than a simple product code.

PDF417 vs Code 128

Code 128 is compact for short operational IDs, order numbers and shipment references. PDF417 is better when the barcode needs to carry a longer payload or structured text inside a single symbol.

Printing PDF417 codes

PDF417 symbols can become large when the content is long. Keep the value as short as your workflow allows, export SVG for print layouts and test the final size with the scanner that will be used in production.

What is a PDF417 barcode used for?

PDF417 is often used for tickets, forms, transport documents, ID-style workflows and labels that need to store more text than a simple linear barcode.

Can PDF417 store letters and numbers?

Yes. PDF417 can encode text content, including letters, numbers and common symbols.