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MicroPDF417

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MicroPDF417 shrinks PDF417 for labels where space is tight. It drops the large start and stop patterns, uses one to four data columns and fixes the error correction level, trading capacity for a much smaller footprint.

Also called Micro PDF417, MicroPDF.

In this family

PDF417

Specifications

Standard	ISO/IEC 24728
Character set	Text, numeric and byte compaction
Capacity	Up to 250 text characters, 366 digits or 150 bytes (1-4 data columns)
Error correction	Fixed Reed-Solomon error correction level per symbol size
Dimension	2D stacked
Origin	Derived from PDF417; standardised by AIM and later ISO/IEC 24728 (2006)

Where it is used

Small items, healthcare labels, GS1 Composite components

People use it for small items, healthcare labels, GS1 Composite components.

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Example

Barcode test label

Scan and create

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Related codes

Questions

What is the difference between PDF417 and MicroPDF417?

MicroPDF417 shrinks PDF417 for labels where space is tight. Character set: Text, numeric and byte compaction. The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app can scan this.

How much data does MicroPDF417 hold?

The symbol can hold up to 250 text characters, 366 digits or 150 bytes (1-4 data columns). When an app can scan it, the app returns the text it read and does not measure how full the symbol is. The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app can scan this.

Can an iPhone scan MicroPDF417?

The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app can scan this.