PDF417 is 2D barcode that is used in transport, identification cards and inventory management system. PDF stands for Portable Data File that was invented by Dr. Ynjiun P. Wang at Symbol Technologies in 1991. The 417 signifies that each pattern in PDF code contains 4 bars and spaces and has 17 units long. Bar code label creator software designs bar codes stickers, coupons and tags using various linear and two dimensional barcode font symbologies. Barcode program provides facility to copy and paste the generated barcode images in different Windows applications.
