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Micro PDF417 (Micro PDF417)

Compact stacked linear-matrix hybrid symbology designed for credentials, ID cards, and GS1 Composite supplementary components where full PDF417 height is impractical.

Governing Specification: ISO/IEC 24728:2006

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Data Format & Required Fields

Fixed-width stacked symbol with 1 to 44 rows and 2 to 4 data columns. Reed-Solomon error correction with fixed row indicator patterns on left and right borders.

Allowed Character SetFull ASCII (0-127) and binary byte sequences.

Payload Length Rule Between 1 and 366 characters

Example Valid FormatMICROPDF-ID-FIELD-DATA

Industry Guidance & Practical Applications

Driver license back-panel data (AAMVA complement field)
Government health card secondary data encoding
GS1 Composite CC-A/CC-B supplementary component encoding

Packaging & Scanning Notes: Frequently embedded as the 2D component in GS1 Composite symbologies on pharmacy labels.

Symbol Constraints & Label Guidelines

Lower capacity than full PDF417; not suitable for large binary payloads.