About QR-Codes in general
Short for Quick Response, a QR-Code is a two-dimensional (2D) barcode that can be read using the camera in a smartphone with suitable QR-Code reader software. A QR-Code is able to carry information in both the vertical and the horizontal direction, which is why it is called a 2D barcode.
QR-Codes can be used to store various data formats. QR-Codes are popular with smartphone users as they can be encoded to do things on the smartphone like display text, provide contact information, or open a webpage.
QR-Codes offer a high level of error correction. As a result QR-Codes can be made to look aesthetically artistic by rendering its sections in different colours and shapes, or by overlaying images or text, but still allowing the QR-Code to scan correctly.
QR Codes can be printed in a magazine or on a sign post. They can also be displayed online on a website, or on a video monitor, in fact anywhere where an enabled smartphone can scan the QR-Code.
Using the QR-Code generator
Create your own personalized QR-Codes here for free.
Step 1, Enter the text you want to be read by a QR-Code reading device. Choose from the different encoding formats available, such as a contact or calendar.
Step 2, Adjust the appearance of your QR-Code. Choose from different colours and shapes, overlay text or a graphic to give the QR-Code a personalized finish. A message will be shown if there is a possiblity that the QR-Code cannot be read by a reading device.
Step 3, When you are finished save your QR-Code to your computer.
QR-Code is most probably readable.
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Raw textCalendar eventContact cardEmail addressGeo locationPaypal buy-nowPhone numberSMS messageURLWi-fi network
Normally you would use the other tabs to encode your text.
But if you want to enter plain text without formatting, then enter the raw text in below.
Encoded raw text:
This tab encodes a Calendar event into the QR-Code in the VEVENT format, allowing people to add an your event to their diary.
This tab encodes a Contact into the QR-Code in the MECARD or VCARD format, allowing people to add your contact details to their address book.
This tab encodes an E-mail address into the QR-Code, allowing people to send you an e-mail.
This tab encodes a Geographical location into the QR-Code, allowing people to find a place that you have specified.
This tab encodes a PayPal Buy-Now link into the QR-Code, allowing people to buy your product.
This tab encodes a Phone, Fax or Mobile number into the QR-Code, allowing people to phone you.
This tab encodes a SMS message into the QR-Code.
This tab encodes a URL into the QR-Code, allowing people to view a web page such as your Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn page.
This tab encodes a WiFi Network into the QR-Code, allowing people to connect to a WiFi hotspot.
GeneralDatabitsPositionersOverlay ImageOverlay Text
This tab formats the general appearance of the QR-Code, such as the background colour.
This tab formats the Databits part of the QR-Code which are the actual bits that encode the text.
This tab formats the Positioners part of the QR-Code which are the large square boxes in the top left, top right and bottom left corners of the image.
Top Left Inner Positioner Colour
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Top Right Positioner Colour
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Bottom Left Positioner Colour
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Rotation Angle:
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This tab overlays human readable text using the specified font and colour over the QR-Code. Use the Alpha control to set the tranparency, and Offset controls to move the text.
Text:
Set the required image type and size, then click the button to download and save your QR-Code to your computer hard drive.
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