What are QR Codes?
QR (Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can store various types of information and be quickly scanned by smartphones and other devices.
QR Code Types:
- • URL/Website links
- • Plain text messages
- • Contact information (vCard)
- • WiFi network credentials
- • Email addresses
- • Phone numbers
- • SMS messages
- • Social media profiles
Common Use Cases:
- • Restaurant menus
- • Event check-ins
- • Product information
- • Payment processing
- • Marketing campaigns
- • Contact sharing
- • WiFi sharing
- • App downloads
QR Code Anatomy
Finder Patterns
Three large squares in corners that help scanners locate and orient the code.
Timing Patterns
Alternating black and white modules that help determine the code's size and orientation.
Data Area
The main area containing the encoded information, with error correction capabilities.
Quiet Zone
White border around the code that ensures proper scanning and prevents interference.