Free PDF417 Generator

Using the PDF417 generator

1. Enter the data to be encoded.
2. The PDF417 two-dimensional barcode accepts alphanumeric characters such as QR codes.
3. Select the desired PDF417 height and width.
4. Select the Error Correction Level. The higher the level, the more secure and reliable the reading, but the larger the size.
5. Click the button [GENERATE PDF417 CODE].
6. Click the [DOWNLOAD PDF417] button to save the generated PDF417 to your computer or device.

About PDF417 codes

PDF417 codes represent a type of two-dimensional barcode designed to encode large volumes of information. Symbol Technologies introduced them in 1991 and, since then, multiple sectors such as transportation, logistics and identification have incorporated them into their processes.

• This format allows text, numbers and even images to be stored in a compact form. Users can scan them using specialized readers or smartphones with the appropriate software.
• They offer great versatility, as they can be easily adapted to different applications, such as including specific fields in official documents like passports or driver’s licenses.
• Their ability to store several kilobytes of data, far exceeding traditional linear barcodes, makes them ideal for environments where efficiency and reliability are essential.
• The U.S. Postal Service uses these codes for their efficiency, and they are also part of the international Bar Coded Boarding Pass (BCBP) standard, widely used on passenger airline boarding passes.

Examples of PDF417 code applications

• Identification and document verification: The pdf417 is often used in government identification documents, such as passports, ID cards and driver's licenses, to store personal identification information.
• Transportation and logistics: pdf417 is used to track and manage shipments and packages in the transportation, logistics and postal industry
• Access control: pdf417 is used in access control systems to store user authorization and access information.
• Inventory management: pdf417 is used in inventory management and product tracking in the supply chain.
• Shipping cards: The pdf417 is used in airline boarding passes to store flight and passenger information.
• Product labeling: The pdf417 is used in product labeling to provide detailed product information such as expiration date, lot number and price.