Make a PDF417 barcode
Type the text to store. Download a PDF417 barcode, the stacked barcode used on shipping documents and tickets, as wide or as narrow as your space.
Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
0 of about 1,850 bytes. Letters and digits take 1 byte; accents and emoji take 2 to 4.
This makes generic PDF417 barcodes. It doesn't make driver's licence or ID card barcodes.
How to make a PDF417 barcode
- 01Type the text, such as an order number and its details.
- 02Choose the width, or leave it on automatic.
- 03Choose the module size. 0.33 mm suits most printers.
- 04Select Test scan, then download the PNG or SVG.
Questions
Where is PDF417 used?
On shipping documents, airline and train tickets, invoices, and forms, where a lot of text needs to fit in a strip. Laser scanners that read ordinary barcodes can often read PDF417 too.
How much text fits?
Up to about 1,800 letters or digits, or about 1,100 bytes of other text. The count under the field shows how much you've used.
What does the width setting do?
It sets how many data columns each row has. Fewer columns make a narrow, tall barcode; more make it wide and short. Automatic picks a balanced shape.
Can it make driver's licence barcodes?
No. This page makes generic PDF417 barcodes only.
Do you see my text?
No. Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
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