PDF417 barcode generator
Shipping labels, boarding passes, and government ID documents that need to store large amounts of structured data offline.
Character set
Full ASCII and binary data across a stacked, multi-row symbol
Typical use
Shipping labels, boarding passes, and government ID documents that need to store large amounts of structured data offline.
How it compares
PDF417 stores far more data than Data Matrix in exchange for a larger printed footprint, which is why it's common on documents rather than small parts.
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Try the bulk generator →How to generate a PDF417 barcode
- Pick PDF417 from the format list
- Paste or type your text — PDF417 is built for larger blocks of structured data, not just a short code
- The symbol stacks into more rows automatically as your text gets longer; there's nothing to configure manually
- Download the PNG once it fits the space on your label or document layout
Common PDF417 use cases
- Shipping and logistics labels carrying structured data offline, without a network lookup
- ID and credential documents, where PDF417 is a common standard for encoding text-heavy data
- Boarding passes and travel documents
- Any application where a large volume of text needs to survive being scanned from a printed page, not a screen
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Generate PDF417 barcodes in bulk
Upload a CSV or Excel file to produce thousands of named PDF417 barcodes and print-ready labels in one pass. Preview free now — exporting the full batch is a one-time paid unlock. Just have a short list instead of a spreadsheet? Paste a list of values and get every barcode back free, no file needed.
Upload
Add a CSV or Excel file with your product data.
Map
Match columns to barcode value, filename, caption, and price.
Export
Download PNG, SVG, a ZIP archive, or print-ready PDF labels.
Pricing
Free today. Pay once to export bulk batches.
No subscriptions, ever. The free generator, bulk preview, and paid export are all live now.
Free lets you preview the first 20 rows of a spreadsheet. One Batch or Pro exports the complete file.
- Unlimited individual generation
- All available barcode formats
- Free PNG, SVG, and PDF downloads
- Bulk preview: up to 20 spreadsheet rows
- No signup, no watermark
Best for one-time use
- Export one CSV/Excel job, up to 20,000 rows
- PNG and SVG ZIP
- Printable label PDF
- Custom filenames
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Best if you'll export more than once
- Unlimited bulk exports, up to 20,000 rows each
- SVG and high-res PNG
- ZIP and print-ready PDF
- Custom filename templates
- Saved local presets
- Works on any of your devices
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FAQ
PDF417 barcode questions
Shipping labels, boarding passes, and government ID documents — anywhere a large amount of structured data needs to be readable offline, without a database lookup.
Up to a few hundred characters — this generator caps input at 800, beyond which the symbol gets dense enough that scan reliability at typical print sizes drops.
PDF417 is a stacked, rectangular symbol that trades a larger printed footprint for higher data capacity. Data Matrix is square and compact, better suited to small parts where PDF417's shape wouldn't fit.
Yes — most modern barcode-scanning apps support PDF417, not just dedicated hardware scanners.
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