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QR Code Generator

How to generate a QR code in 3 steps

1. Select a barcode type

2. Enter the barcode data

Barcode content
You can either manually input the barcode content or simply click the 'Randomise' button for automatic generation.
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3. Generate the barcode image

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What is a QR Code?

A QR code (Quick Response code) is a 2D barcode that can store various types of data, including text, URLs, and other digital information. It is widely used in marketing, payments, and logistics due to its ability to store a decent amount of data in a small space and its fast readability by smartphones and barcode scanners.

How much data can a QR code hold?

The amount of data a QR code can hold depends on the type of data:

Data Type Maximum Capacity
Numeric data Up to 7,089 characters
Alphanumeric data Up to 4,296 characters
Binary data Up to 2,953 bytes
Kanji characters Up to 1,817 characters

How to generate multiple QR codes

You can use Orca Scan web or mobile application to generate multiple qr-code barcodes using the following steps:

Import a spreadsheet of barcode data

To generate barcodes from a spreadsheet of data:

  1. Create a free Orca Scan account
  2. Import your spreadsheet of barcodes
  3. Select the barcodes you wish to generate
  4. Open the Barcode Preview on the left
  5. Select the Barcode Type
  6. Click Download or Print

Scan barcodes on existing products

To generate barcode images for existing products:

  1. Scan your products using the Orca Scan mobile app
  2. Login to the Orca Scan web app
  3. Select the barcodes you wish to generate
  4. Open the Barcode Preview on the left
  5. Select the Barcode Type
  6. Click Download or Print

How to generate QR codes programmatically

You can generate QR Codes programmatically using our Barcode Image API. Simply pass the desired data and barcode type as URL parameters. For example: https://barcode.orcascan.com/?type=qr&data=hello world

Need help generating barcodes?

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