How to create a QR code easily and in seconds

How to create a QR code

It is increasingly common to see QR codes in sectors that did not use it before, such as television, restaurants, etc. And that has made many people look for how to create a QR code to present their data, take you to a web page or do more.

Si you are also looking for that and you do not know what you have to do, Here we present the guide that will help you achieve it. Shall we start?

What is a QR code

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Before explaining how to make a QR code, you need to understand what this term means to know what you can do and what you can't.

A QR code is actually a variation of a barcode.. Actually, this code, and the drawing that is created, stores a lot of information inside, such as a link to a website, a podcast, a video...

Also known as quick response codes, these were created in Japan, specifically for the automotive sector. However, seeing everything they offered, many other sectors were encouraged to use it.

Of course, to know what it contains is a mobile device and an application are necessary (if the camera does not have it "as standard") with which to scan that barcode to access the information.

What elements does a QR code have

To make a QR code, first of all you must know what are the elements that compose it, since, otherwise, you will only see the result without further ado, but you will not understand what it is made of.

These elements are:

  • Identifiers. We could say that it is the drawing of the code, and something that differentiates it from others.
  • Format. That gives us the possibility to continue scanning it even when it is blurred, covered or damaged.
  • Specific dates. That is, the information it contains.
  • Positioning patterns. It is related to the configuration, since you can allow it to be decoded in any way the code is scanned, how wide it is going to be, where to place it…

How to make a QR code

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We could tell you that you can create your own QR code. But considering that there many tools on the Internet that do it in a matter of seconds and that they work great, we see it as nonsense.

So, in this case, we are going to tell you about some pages where you can easily make a QR code and without giving yourself a lot of work.

QR Code Generator

The first option that we propose is this, which is also a tool that is in Spanish and is very easy to use. Once you enter the web you will see that you have everything you need on that screen.

If you pay attention, you can put a URL, create a Vcard, put text, an email, sms, wifi, bitcoin... and whatever you can think of with that code.

If we focus on the url, you will only have to put the url address you want and, automatically, the code will appear on the right. In addition, you can put a frame if you want, change the shape and color and add a logo (by default it comes as Scan me).

You will download it either in vector or in jpg.

GOQR

This is another option just as simple as the previous one. Although on the web we will see that it is called the same (QR Code Generator), the truth is that it is in English and it has nothing to do with it.

Also here you can build the QR for a url, text, vcard, sms, phone, geolocation, event, email or WiFi key.

Using the url again, you just have to put it in the box and the code that you can download will automatically be generated.

QR codes

Another of the pages that you can review, which is in Spanish (but you can change the language) is this. In the home there is a detailed explanation about the codes, what they are, how they work, what you can do with them, etc.

And it is in the "QR code generator" section that you can create your own.

For that, in addition to choosing the reason to create it (url, event, WiFi…), you will have two configurations that did not appear in the other tools. On the one hand, the size of the QR where you can make it very small, small, medium, large or very large; on the other hand, redundancy, which is the possibility that the code can be read even when it is damaged.

The code is not seen directly, but rather You have to hit the Generate QR code button for it to appear.

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Visualize

This option is perhaps one of the most modern that you can use because it not only creates the QR codes for you but you can also track it, that is, know if they really scan it, how many, etc.

The option free allows you up to 500 scans. But if you want more you will have to get a payment plan. Among the extras they offer you are free mobile ads, using your own images for QR, etc.

QR Code Monkey

Again we find another tool to create an easy QR code. In the upper bar you have the different ways to create it (where Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, video, PDF, App store... are added). As you choose what you want, you will enter the data.

But, just below, you have more possibilities, like choose the background color and the color of the code, add an image of your logo or configure the design. The latter lets you touch up the body, the edge or give it some more touch.

Of course, do not be surprised that, changing everything you want, it is not shown in the QR code that appears on the right. You will have to hit the button for the changes to take effect.

QRcode-Pro

This website promises to generate your QR code in just 3 clicks. In addition, it has the advantage that, the code that you generate, the code that will appear on the home page, so that the curious can scan it and they will be visits for you.

If you click on the "Create my code" button, You will start the process where you will have to choose what the paid content will be. Then, you can upload your logo, so that I can personalize it.

And finally it will give you a design suggestion so you can choose the one you like best. It doesn't really have many designs, but it is out of the typical black and white.

You also have advanced options that take you to configure aspects such as the position of the logo, the shape of the QR, the padding, caliber, how to fill in the code or the background it will have. And before you ask, yes, you can change the colors to put them according to your logo or sector.

As you can see, it is very easy to know how to create a QR code. Do you dare to use one of the tools that we recommend? Do you know any that you have used and like?


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