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PDF417 Barcode Generator
How to generate a PDF417 barcode in 3 steps
1. Select a barcode type
2. Enter the barcode data
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Barcode preview
3. Generate the barcode image
What is a PDF417 barcode?
PDF417 is a 2D barcode symbology designed for applications requiring the encoding of large amounts of data in a compact format. It is commonly used in areas like government-issued identification (e.g., driver's licenses), transportation (e.g., airline boarding passes). PDF417 can encode a variety of data, including text, numbers, and binary information, making it highly versatile.
How much data can a PDF417 barcode hold?
A PDF417 barcode can hold up to 1,850 alphanumeric characters, or 2,710 numeric characters, and can encode up to 1,108 bytes of binary data. This makes PDF417 particularly useful for applications requiring high data capacity. The symbology also supports built-in error correction using the Reed-Solomon algorithm, which allows for the barcode to be read even if it is partially damaged.
How to generate multiple pdf417 barcodes
You can use Orca Scan web or mobile application to generate multiple pdf417 barcodes using the following steps:
Import a spreadsheet of barcode data
To generate barcodes from a spreadsheet of data:
Scan barcodes on existing products
To generate barcode images for existing products:
- Scan your products using the Orca Scan mobile app
- Login to the Orca Scan web app
- Select the barcodes you wish to generate
- Open the Barcode Preview on the left
- Select the Barcode Type
- Click Download or Print
How to generate pdf417 barcodes programmatically
You can generate PDF417 barcodes programmatically using our Barcode Image API. Simply pass the desired data and barcode type as URL parameters. For example: https://barcode.orcascan.com/?type=pdf417&data=hello world
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