A Quick Response Code or a QR Code is a is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional barcode) that encodes much more data than a standard 1D barcode. It encodes alphanumeric information. The encoded data can easily be decoded and read by a QR Code Scanner application on a smartphone.
In fact, many smartphones such as iPhone, Xiaomi, Motorola, and Samsung now have in-built QR Code scanning feature in their stock camera application.
QR Codes have also become common in consumer advertising. Typically, a smartphone is used as a QR Code scanner, displaying the code and converting it to some useful form (such as a standard URL for a website, thereby removing the need for a user to type the URL into a web browser).
Today, they are commonly added to:
- Business cards to allow people to save contact details
- Class material to engage and teach children
- Print advertisements to allow readers to visit the website, register for an event, etc.
- Mobile payment applications to make transactions
- Product packaging to allow consumers to get detailed product information
- Event or travel tickets to authorize and log entry
- Wedding invitation to make things easier for the guests
- Invitation cards to help guests get the venue location on their phone’s maps application
QR Codes are so easy to use that anybody can create and use them for their benefit.
To create a QR Code, you need an online QR Code Generator tool.
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