Make a PDF417 barcode

PDF417 is the stacked barcode on ID cards, driving licences and boarding passes. It holds long text in a wide strip.

Type
A wide stacked strip for long text. IDs, tickets and boarding passes.
Colour
Background

Example code. Type your text to make yours.

PNG size
  1. 1Pick the code type: Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec or Micro QR.
  2. 2Type the text or number. The code updates as you type.
  3. 3Download PNG or SVG.
Good to know
Make it wide enough to print: each row needs to stay readable.
Does anything leave my device?
No. Codes are made and read in your browser. Links go straight to your address, with no redirect or tracking.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once this page has loaded, it keeps working without an internet connection.

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