Types of QR Codes
The data stored in a QR code can include website URLs, phone numbers, or up to 4,000 characters of text.
QR codes can also be used to:
- Link directly to download an app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Link directly to open a food menu or any web page.
- Authenticate online accounts and verify login details.
- Access Wi-Fi by storing encryption details such as SSID, password, and encryption type.
- Send and receive payment information.
- & much much more…
Phone Call QR Code
A phone call QR code is a type of QR code that, when scanned, automatically initiates a phone call to a specific number.
Whatsapp QR Code
A phone call QR code is a type of QR code that, when scanned, automatically opens whatsapp and initiates a new pre-filled message with a pre-set recepient contact.
Link Oppening QR Code
This is the simplest QR code and the most common. When scanned, your phone will simply open the link on your phone. The link can be a web page, food menu, online shop, app store link to download app, etc...
Food Menu QR Code
When scanned, your phone will simply open a food menu or a page with more than one menu to view in pdf on your phone.
vCard QR Code
No one has the time to type each contact info manually on their phone. By using a vCard QR Code one can store contact details such as name, phone number, email, address, etc.. within the QR code. All it takes is to scan the Code and the smartphone will prompt the user to save the contact directly to their address book, eliminating the need for manual entry.
SMS QR Code
An SMS QR code is a type of QR code that, when scanned, allows users to easily send a prefilled text message with the ability to edit the message before sending. Here's how it works:
When someone scans the QR code with their smartphone's camera, it automatically opens their messaging app initiating new message with the recipient's phone number and the pre-filled message already populated in the message field, so the user can simply hit send.
When someone scans the QR code with their smartphone's camera, it automatically opens their messaging app initiating new message with the recipient's phone number and the pre-filled message already populated in the message field, so the user can simply hit send.
Location Map QR Code
A location map QR code is a QR code that, when scanned with a smartphone camera or QR code reader, it automatically opens the default map application usually Google maps which then displays the specified location, with options for directions and additional information about the place.
Event QR Code
A calendar event QR code is a type of QR code that, when scanned, allows users to easily add an event to their digital calendar. The event details are pre-filled in the calendar app, allowing the user to quickly add the event to their schedule with a single tap or click.
Connect to Wi-Fi
When scanned the phone will connect to the Wi-Fi network automatically by storing encryption details such as SSID, password, and encryption type within the QR code.
Join Zoom Meeting QR Code
When this QR is scanned, you will be prompted to join a zoom meeting without having to enter a meeting ID or passcode, this information will be authenticated with the QR code when scanned.