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The most accurate US Driver's License PDF417 barcode generator. Built to AAMVA standards. Every barcode scans with any reader.

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100% Scan Rate
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Why Choose PDF417 Gen?

Built for accuracy, speed, and ease of use. Every barcode is generated to exact AAMVA specifications.

100% Valid Barcodes

Generated strictly to AAMVA documentation. Every barcode passes scanner validation, guaranteed.

All 50 US States

Every state with its exact DMV form revision. Correct Document Discriminator and ICN fields are calculated automatically.

Instant Generation

Barcodes render in milliseconds directly in your browser. No server requests and no waiting.

Mobile Friendly

Fully responsive design. Generate and download barcodes from any device, anywhere.

Secure & Private

All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your information stays yours.

Smart Smart Fill

Data generators for DD and ICN fields are included. Generate random data with a single click.

Built for safer test workflows

A focused space for authorized education and software QA. Keep every example fictional and every test within a system you are allowed to use.

Use fictional data

Use invented test values only. Do not enter your own identity details or information belonging to a real person.

Test with permission

Keep samples inside development, training, or QA systems you own or are authorized to test—not live identity or access checks.

Handle samples carefully

Label test outputs clearly, share them only in authorized environments, and remove them when your test is complete.

For education and authorized software testing only. Generated samples are not proof of identity and must never be presented as real credentials.

All 50 States Supported

Every state with its current DMV form revision and exact field requirements.

Common Questions

PDF417 is a 2D stacked barcode format chosen by AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) for North American driver's licenses. It can store large amounts of data including all the information on your license, in a compact, machine readable format that any barcode scanner can read.

Yes. Our barcodes are generated to exact AAMVA specifications and will scan with any PDF417 reader including Scandit, FIDScan, Veriscan, and mobile apps. The data format follows the AAMVA DL/ID Card Design Standard.

No. All barcode generation happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No form data is ever transmitted to any server. Your information is completely private.

Barcodes are downloaded as high resolution PNG images. You can also copy the barcode directly from the page. The image is rendered at a resolution suitable for printing.

You can try the generator without an account. Creating a free account lets you save your generation history and access all state templates. Get started takes less than a minute.

Built to AAMVA Standards

Our generator follows the strict DL/ID Card Design Standard to ensure universal compatibility.

AAMVA v8 Compliant

We support the latest AAMVA 2020 standard, including all mandatory and optional data elements required for a valid PDF417 barcode.

Error Correction

Our engine automatically calculates the optimal error correction level (ECC) to ensure the barcode remains readable even if slightly damaged or poorly printed.

Custom Subfiles

Properly formatted DL and ID subfiles with correct header, versioning, and specific to each state designators for all 50 states.

500k+
Barcodes Generated
99.9%
Scanner Success Rate
24/7
Uptime Reliability
0
Data Logs Stored

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