QR Code And Barcode
Generator
Glad you asked! Here is a few basics to get you started.
QR Code is a two-dimensional version of the barcode, typically made up of black and white pixel patterns. Denso Wave, a Japanese subsidiary of the Toyota supplier Denso, developed them for marking components in order to accelerate logistics processes for their automobile production. Now, it has found its way into mobile marketing with the widespread adoption of smartphones. "QR" stands for "Quick Response", which refers to the instant access to the information hidden in the Code.
They are gaining popularity because of their versatility. You can use them to gather feedback to improve your products or services, increase customer engagement with images or videos, or even promote your business via events and coupons. All of these can be done with just a single scan
Depending on your device, you might already have a built-in QR Code reader or scanner. Open the camera app on your mobile phone and hold it over a Code for a few seconds until a notification pops up. If this doesn’t happen, check your settings and see if QR Code scanning is enabled. Still not working? Don’t worry, all you have to do now is install third-party QR Code readers from your app stores.
Add editable and trackable QR Codes on anything you want with full branding and customization features.
We'll show you how in just three simple steps
Fill in all the information and use our QR generator to get a unique design.
You can choose from URL, vCard, Plain Text, Email, SMS, Twitter, WiFi, and Bitcoin QR Codes, none of which require login.
Get your QR code in different formats (pdf, png, svg), print it or show it in a digital format and voila!
Add your logo in the center of your QR Code, create multiple QR Codes at once, collaborate with your team, and much more.
We offer these Static QR Codes that are completely for free and will never expire. Once generated, it's yours forever and you will be able to edit the content or track its scans.
Store and display plain text instantly when scanned.
Redirect users to any website or landing page.
Open a pre-filled email template when scanned.
Send a pre-written SMS message with one scan.
Allow users to connect to WiFi without typing the password.
Link directly to your Twitter profile or tweet.
Share full contact details in one scan and save to phone.
Send users to your Facebook page, profile, or post.
Combine all your social links into one QR code.
It is a niche tool that is used to generate different types of QR Codes. Depending on your purpose, you can use our generator to create QR Codes to open a website, view a PDF file, listen to music, watch Youtube videos, store image files, connect to a WiFi network, and much more. Explore the different types here.
All of our QR Codes are free. This includes URL, vCard, Plain text, Email, SMS, Twitter, WiFi, and Bitcoin. Once created, they are yours forever.
Absolutely!
QR Codes are so versatile, they are able to store a variety of information depending on your needs. It can store a URL to make it easier for you to open a page on the web with just a scan. It can also store contact details so that you don’t have to manually type the name, phone number, and email address to save it to your phone. But of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg; you can view more use cases here.
Yes, it is possible. You can track the number of scans.
QR Codes are valid for as long as you want and will never expire.
After signing up, you will have the chance to try all the features of our generator free. There, you can create All type of QR Codes, design with colors and logos, choose frames, save designs as templates
Yes. This is because they have different versions with four error correction levels and eight masking possibilities. This means there are 1280 possible QR Codes for any given input. However, for marketing purposes, only versions 1-7 are used so our generator will typically choose the best version based on the amount of data stored and the best mask to produce a better image in terms of readability.
Definitely! Account signup you are welcomed to try all the features for free
Not at all. You can use your brand or company colors, or whatever color you like. There are 16,777,216 colors using #RRGGBB notation so feel free to play around with the color picker!
When customizing your QR Code, it's important to maintain high contrast between the code and its background. Avoid overly complex designs and test the QR Code with multiple scanning devices before finalizing it.
You can download your QR Codes in various formats such as PNG, SVG, jPEG, and WEBP. These formats ensure compatibility with different design and printing processes.
You can download them in high-resolution JPG format. To download in PNG, SVG, or even WEBP.
You need to know the right size, the right contrasting colors, and always test it before printing.
If you’re using an iOS device, just open the camera app and hold it over a QR Code until a notification pops up. Same for Android or other mobile devices, except that if nothing happened, you may want to check your settings and see if QR Code scanning is enabled. Otherwise, search for a reliable QR Code reader in your app store, most of them are free!
Yes! For most iOS and Android users, a QR Code scanner is already built into the native camera app. Simply open the camera app and hold it over any Codes until a notification pops up. You don't even have to press any button to scan the Codes.
No, they do not have a scan limit.
This could be a number of reasons. Your QR Code may not be detected by a scanner because it’s blurry or there isn’t enough contrast between the Code and the background. A simple rule to remember is to make sure the foreground is always darker than the background.
If you’re using an Apple iPhone, simply open the camera app and hold it over a Code until a notification pops up. If you’re using an Android smartphone, you may use the same method. If it didn’t work, go to your settings and check if the QR Code scanning feature is enabled. Otherwise, you may simply install a third-party QR Code scanner from your app store as most of them are free!
