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Home›Barcode Types›What Is a PDF417 Barcode?
Barcode Types › PDF417

What Is a PDF417 Barcode?

PDF417 is a stacked, two-dimensional barcode that stores large amounts of data across multiple rows. It is used on ID cards and shipping documents where a lot of text must be encoded.

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Key facts

Year1991
StandardISO/IEC 15438
Capacityup to 1,850 characters
NoteA stacked barcode used on ID and shipping documents

Where is it used?

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Manufacturing

Verify batch, serial and pallet labels before sending them to the production line.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF417?

PDF417 is a stacked, two-dimensional barcode that stores large amounts of data across multiple rows. It is used on ID cards and shipping documents where a lot of text must be encoded.

How much data can PDF417 hold?

PDF417 capacity: up to 1,850 characters.

Where is PDF417 used?

Main uses: ID cards and driving licences, Shipping and transport documents, Boarding passes, Any label that must encode a lot of text.

Is PDF417 1D or 2D?

PDF417 is a two-dimensional (matrix) code.