Question 1

What is a PDF417 barcode?

Accepted Answer

PDF417 is a stacked 2D barcode that can store large amounts of data including text, numbers, and binary content. It is used for IDs, shipping forms, boarding passes, and documents.

Question 2

How much data can PDF417 hold?

Accepted Answer

PDF417 can store up to 1800 text characters or 1100 bytes of binary data per symbol.

Question 3

Where is PDF417 used?

Accepted Answer

PDF417 is used on driver's licenses in the US (PDF417 on the back), boarding passes, shipping labels, government IDs, and legal documents.

Question 4

What is the difference between PDF417 and QR Code?

Accepted Answer

PDF417 is a stacked 1D-type format that can hold more text data and is common on documents and IDs. QR Code is a matrix format more commonly used for consumer-facing applications like URLs and contact cards.

Question 5

Does PDF417 have error correction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PDF417 supports multiple levels of error correction, allowing partial damage to the symbol to be recovered during decoding.

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