PDF417

• Feb 09, 2026
• 2 minutes to read

PDF417 ( Portable Data File ) is a stacked linear two-dimensional barcode used in a variety of applications; primarily transport, postal, identification card and inventory management. It has spawned an Open Source decoder project together with an Open Source encoder.

The PDF417 barcode is also called a symbol barcode and usually consists of 3 to 90 rows, each of which is like a small linear barcode.

Add the Barcode to a Report

1. Drag the Barcode item from the report controls toolbox tab and drop it onto the report.

2. Set the control’s Symbology property to PDF417.

3. Specify common barcode properties and properties specific to PDF417.

Specific Properties

In the property grid, expand the Symbology list and specify the following properties specific to PDF417 :

• Columns

• Compaction Mode

• Error Correction Level

• Rows

• Truncate Symbol

• Y to X Ratio