How to create barcode?

A complete step-by-step guide

🧩 Step 1. Check Available Barcode Credits

 

Before generating barcodes, make sure your balance is funded and you have available barcode credits.
If you haven’t added balance yet, start here:

👉 How to add balance (cryptocurrency payment guide):

Once credits are available, you can begin creating barcodes.

Go to the Profile section.
In the line “Barcodes available”, you should see how many credits you currently have, for example:

Barcodes available: 10 of 10

profile page with barcode balance

Each time you create a barcode, 1 credit is deducted.

🧩 Step 2. Go to the States List

In the top menu, click States.

You will see a catalog of U.S. states supported by PDF417.PRO:

states list

Click the state you want to generate a barcode for (for example, California).

🧩 Step 3. Open the State Form

You will be taken to the detailed generation form for the selected state.

california form example

The form includes:

  • Personal details

  • Address information

  • Dates (Birth / Issue / Expiry)

  • DL Number and license class

  • Technical fields (DD, ICN, etc.)

  • Physical attributes (height, weight, eyes, hair)

  • Additional license parameters

ℹ️ Tip: Field information (i icon)

Some fields have an (i) icon.
Hover over it to see:

  • formatting rules

  • field descriptions

  • state-specific requirements

This helps avoid mistakes when entering data.

🧩 Step 4. Use Auto-Fill (Calculator Icon)

Some technical fields—such as DD and ICN—can be generated automatically.

Next to these fields you will find a calculator icon.

Click it to let the system:

  • automatically calculate a valid value,

  • insert it into the field,

  • mark the field as correct with a green check.

This ensures compatibility with scanners and state standards.

🧩 Step 5. Review All Entered Data

Carefully check all the fields:

  • names and dates are typed correctly,

  • DL Number follows the format,

  • address is filled in fully,

  • auto-filled fields look correct,

  • formatting tips (i) were followed.

When everything is correct, click Create.

🧩 Step 6. Confirm the Generation

A confirmation dialog will appear:

Are you sure?
After creating the barcode, you cannot change the data.

Confirm the Generation

Click Purchase to proceed.
One barcode credit will be used to generate the barcode.

🧩 Step 7. Download Your Barcode

After successful generation:

  • your new PDF417 barcode appears below the form,

  • a message confirms it has been saved,

  • download links appear: SVG and PNG.

generated barcode

SVG — best for printing or editing
PNG — best for quick preview or sharing

You can download any format you prefer.

🧩 Step 8. View Previous Barcodes in Order History

Return to the Profile section.

In addition to remaining credits, you will see the Order history block.

Here you can:

  • view previously created barcodes,

  • download past barcodes again (SVG or PNG),

  • review your usage history.

profile page with barcodes history

This is helpful if you need a barcode created days or weeks ago.

🎉 Enjoy