PDF417 symbology and scanning (IDs, driver licenses, boarding passes). Tutorials, guides and news from the barKoder barcode scanner SDK blog.
Every day, millions of state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards are scanned at retail checkouts, airport security checkpoints, bank onboarding desks, and hotel reception counters. Behind nearly all of these physical identity verifications is a two-dimensional barcode printed on the back of the card: the AAMVA-compliant PDF417 barcode.
Learn how to scan and decode PDF417 barcodes from South African IDs and driver’s licenses, including structured data parsing and image extraction using barKoder SDK.
barKoder proudly announces the release of barKoder SDK 1.6.8 along with the barKoder App, now available on the Play Store and App Store. This update delivers key improvements that enhance performance, accuracy, and overall barcode scanning capabilities for mobile and web platforms.
The fake ID isn’t just a viral stunt - it’s a warning. Businesses can no longer afford to depend on outdated, manual methods of identity verification.
Tech Behind the License: A Deep Dive into AAMVA PDF417 Barcode Implementation
barKoder’s MRZ Scanner provides the fastest, most accurate scanning of Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) data directly from passports, ID cards, and travel documents, ensuring streamlined, reliable identity verification.
Testing the PDF417 samples using six different barcode scanners.
Our barcode scanner is capable of parsing GS1 and AAMVA data.