PDF417 generator
Stacked 2D code for documents and IDs — driver’s licenses, boarding passes and waybills.
Print settings (PDF/EPS vector)
BWR compensates for dot gain on press — bars are drawn narrower in the file so they come out right on paper. Ask your printer for the recommended value (typical: 10–40 μm offset, 0 for thermal labels). Applies to PDF/EPS; SVG exports in black and white for screen use.
PDF/EPS are true vector with CMYK and BWR — press-ready. PNG/JPG export in high resolution for screen and office printers.
About PDF417
PDF417 is a stacked linear code holding up to ~1.8 kB. It is the standard on US driver’s licenses, IATA boarding passes and many freight documents, and offers nine levels of error correction.
Used for
- ID documents and driver’s licenses
- Boarding passes (BCBP)
- Waybills and customs documents
Frequently asked questions
Why is my PDF417 so wide?
PDF417 grows in width by design. A lot of data gives a wide code — consider DataMatrix or QR if the format is not an external requirement.