PDF417 Barcode Generator
Make PDF417 barcodes, the stacked code used on tickets, ID cards and shipping documents. Free, and it runs on your device.
Type the number or text, for example Ticket 42 / Row B / Seat 7. The barcode appears here.
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A stacked barcode used on boarding passes, ID cards and shipping documents.
PDF417 is the wide, stacked barcode you see on boarding passes, driving licences and shipping paperwork. It holds hundreds of characters, and scanners can still read it when part of it is damaged. Type or paste the text and the barcode appears; choose the module width to fit your layout, then download it as PNG or SVG after it has been read back with a scanner engine. Everything happens in your browser, so the data never leaves your device.
How to use PDF417 Barcode Generator
- 1
Type or paste the text
PDF417 holds long text, such as several fields from a form.
- 2
Choose the size
Set the module width for your ticket or document.
- 3
Download it
Save it as PNG or SVG.
What it does
- Holds long text
- Hundreds of characters in one barcode.
- Damage-tolerant
- Built-in error correction keeps it readable when scuffed.
- Scan-tested
- Each barcode is read back with a scanner engine, so you know it works before you print it.
- PNG or SVG
- PNG for documents and labels, SVG for print and design software at any size.
Questions
Can I make a driving licence barcode?
PDF417 is the barcode type used, but official ID documents follow strict formats and are issued by authorities. Use this for your own tickets, labels and documents.
Which scanners read PDF417?
Most 2D scanners and many phone scanner apps do.
How big should I print it?
Keep the bars crisp and give them space: print at 100% (don't stretch it), leave a white margin around the code, and use dark bars on a light background.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The code is made in your browser, and what you type stays on your device.