PDF417 Barcode Generator
Encode larger text payloads in a stacked barcode.
Barcode formats have different character, capacity, and check-digit rules. Generate, scan, and validate formats; conversion is not always lossless.
PDF417
Encode larger text payloads in a stacked barcode.
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How to generate a PDF417 barcode
PDF417 is a stacked two-dimensional barcode designed for larger text payloads, documents, and transport use cases. It spreads data across multiple rows and includes configurable error correction. Enter the exact payload expected by the receiving system and avoid assuming that any QR content can be converted without checking PDF417 capacity and field rules.
Nothing you enter or upload is sent to a server, saved, or shared.
Use it in three steps
- Enter the structured text or document data to encode.
- Review the stacked preview and keep a generous quiet zone.
- Download SVG, PNG, or PDF and test with a PDF417-capable scanner.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is it called PDF417?
Its patterns use four bars and spaces across 17 modules.
Can a phone camera scan it?
Only when the scanning app includes PDF417 support.
Is conversion from QR lossless?
Not necessarily; capacity, character sets, and application rules differ.