About this code type
PDF417 is a stacked linear 2D barcode format capable of encoding up to 1,850 alphanumeric characters per symbol. It is the standard barcode used on government-issued ID cards, driver's licenses, airline boarding passes, and postal shipping labels worldwide. PDF417 features multiple levels of error correction, allowing it to be read even when up to 60% of the code is damaged. Generate professional PDF417 codes with our free tool and download them in high-resolution SVG or PNG format for immediate use.