Java Barcode PDF 417 Scanner Introduction
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Scanning and reading barcode PDF 417 from image file is a key feature in OnBarcode
Java Barcode Reader library SDK.
Java Barcode Reader is completely developed in Java SDK 1.4.2, and you can easy integrate the barcode reading feature in your Java project without any registration key, activation code.
Related barcode reader library API
Read QR Code in Java - Scan, Read QR Code barcode images using Java.
Read ISSN in Java - Scan, decode ISSN using Java.
Install Java Barcode Reader to your Java project
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- Copy BarcodeReader.jar to your Java project library folder.
- Add BarcodeReader.jar to your Java classpath.
Reading & Scanning PDF 417 Barcodes in Java class
Top- tell BarcodeReader class where is the image file.
- here is the sample code:
- String[] datas = BarcodeReader.read(new File("C:/PDF417-Barcode-Image.gif"), BarcodeReader.PDF417);
- Pass your PDF 417 barcode image file, and barcode type to BarcodeReader, and it will return all PDF 417 barcode data in the image file.
Besides image file, you can also pass java.awt.Image or java.awt.image.RenderedImage object to the read method. - here is the sample code:
Common Asked Questions
What is PDF417 used for?
PDF417 is a high density, 2d stacked barcode format used in a variety of applications,
such as driver's license, airline boarding pass ticket, transport, and inventory management.
You could use OnBarcode Java Barcode Reader SDK to scan and decode text from PDF417 barcode images in Java desktop and web applications.
How to scan PDF417 barcode image?
You can use camera with barcode app installed on smartphone (iOS or Android), or barcode scanner device or software to scan, read PDF417 barcodes.
Java Barcode Scanner library enables you to quickly integrate PDF417 barcode reading and decoding feature in Java class.
Can iPhone or Android phones scan PDF417 barcode?
With OnBarcode best-in-class Java PDF417 reader and scanner, you can scan, recognize and decode PDF417 codes using iPhone or Android mobile devices.
What is the difference between a PDF417 and a QR Code?
Both PDF417 and QR Code are two-dimensional (2D) barcode formats. PDF417 can be scannable even if up to 50% of it is damaged. QR Code can accept up to 30% damages.
Java Barcode Reader library supports both PDF417 and QR Code 2d barcode reading and recognition.
