Free PDF417 Barcode Generator
The stacked 2D barcode powering driver's licences, boarding passes, and high-data labels
PDF417 is a stacked linear barcode used wherever you need to encode a lot of data on a small label — US driver's licences, airline boarding passes, FedEx shipping labels, and government IDs. It supports up to 1,800 characters and has built-in error correction. Generate PDF417 barcodes free and download in PNG, SVG, or PDF.
PDF417 Settings
Enter your data to generate a PDF417 barcode
2D stacked barcode — supports up to 1800 characters
0/1800Generated Barcode
Your barcode will appear here after generation
How It Works
Enter or paste your text — PDF417 handles multiline content easily.
The barcode is rendered with default error correction.
Preview to confirm encoded data is readable.
Download high-resolution PNG, SVG, or PDF for print.
Common Use Cases
ID Cards & Licences
US driver's licences use PDF417 to encode the full holder record (AAMVA standard).
Boarding Passes
Airline boarding passes use PDF417 (IATA BCBP) for gate scanning.
Shipping Labels
FedEx and other carriers encode routing data in PDF417.
Government Forms
Tax forms, vehicle registration, and visa documents.
Inventory Manifests
Long part lists encoded on a single label.
Medical Records
Patient discharge summaries and prescription details.
Technical Specifications
- Symbology type
- Stacked linear 2D barcode
- Data capacity
- Up to 1,850 alphanumeric / 2,710 numeric / 1,108 bytes
- Error correction
- 9 levels (0–8) of Reed-Solomon
- Character set
- Full ASCII + binary data
- Standards
- ISO/IEC 15438
- Licence
- Public domain — no royalties
Frequently Asked Questions
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