PDF417

PDF417 Barcode Generator

Q: Why do US driver's licenses use PDF417?

It packs multi-field data — name, address, ID number — into a small area and reads with ordinary scanners, so IDs and boarding passes adopt it widely.

Q: Can I use the code commercially?

Yes — the tool is free and downloads carry no watermark. Use it only for lawful purposes; never to forge official IDs or tickets.

Create the stacked barcode used on driver's licenses, boarding passes and shipping labels — holds larger data, generated locally, no upload, no signup.

qrdiv's free PDF417 generator encodes larger blocks of text or data into the stacked barcode seen on boarding passes and shipping labels. Everything is generated locally in your browser — no upload, no signup — with PNG/SVG/PDF/EPS downloads.

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Fill in the fields on the left, preview live on the right, and download in multiple formats.

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Appearance (color / size)

This tool only draws barcode images locally. Do not use it to forge IDs, tickets or for any unlawful purpose.

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Fill in the content, then generate

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Scannability check

Quiet zone, module size and contrast are checked after you generate.

Why use PDF417

High capacityStores far more than a 1D code — ideal for multi-field data on IDs, tickets and labels.

Stacked designBuilt from rows of short bars; highly readable and works with ordinary laser scanners.

Local, no uploadContent is encoded in your browser, never sent to a server — works offline.

Vector-readySVG/PDF/EPS vectors stay crisp for ticket printing, all watermark-free.

FAQ

How much data can PDF417 hold?

Up to roughly 1.1 KB of text per code, depending on character type and error-correction level. Overly long content triggers a warning — shorten it.

Why do US driver's licenses use PDF417?

Can I use the code commercially?