QR Codes are 2-dimensional barcodes where QR stands for "Quick Response". As the name suggests, QR Code is a channel that delivers quick decoded information in response to a scan - using a native camera app or a QR Code reader

How to create a QR code?

Creating a QR Code takes 20secs if you have the right QR Code generator! 1. Select the type of QR Code you want (website, call. app download etc) 2. Fill in the details required (URL, contact details or app link) 3. Determine the nature of your QR Code (Static or dynamic) 4. Customize if required 5. Download in your prefered format

How do I generate QR codes with text or logos embedded?

To generate a QR code with text or logo embedded, you have to ‘Upload a logo or image’ or choose a logo from the gallery. To download it, you will have to upgrade to the Starter plan. You can sign up for a 14-day free trial to create free static and dynamic QR codes with a logo. After the trial ends, you will no longer have access to the dynamic QR codes. Learn more about designing QR codes with logo

Yes, absolutely! With Beaconstac’s QR Code generator, you can create basic and colorful QR codes for free.

Do QR Codes need a scanner app for scanning?

No, not after Apple integrated QR Code scanning capabilities in native camera apps. Android made a similar switch with Google Lens. Scanning a QR Code today is as simple as point-the-camera-to-scan.

What is the minimum size of a QR code?

The minimum size of a scannable QR Code is 1 inch x 1 inch. However, the right size is also dependent on factors such as scanning distance, amount of data fitted into the QR Code and error correction levels. A basic formula for determining size based on scanning distance is: Size = Distance/10

How much data can I put in a QR Code?

The capacity of data a QR Code can hold is dependent on the number of rows and columns it possesses, The denser a QR Code looks, the more rows and columns it has, and the more data it can hold. The latest version of QR Codes, which version 40 has 31,329 modules (177 rows x 177 columns) and can hold 3KB of data.

How to measure the number of scans & what can I do with it?

Use the Beaconstac platform to monitor the number of scans and other significant data pointers, based on the location, device and other demographics to fine-tune your QR Code campaign.

Besides URLs, how are QR codes used?

QR codes can be used to deliver marketing campaigns, ask for customer feedback, make payments, navigate to a physical location, share files like PDFs, images, videos and more. Read more about all the types of QR codes

If a user scans a QR Code, can the device be tracked?

Personally identifiable information is not stored. When a user scans a QR code, information such as time, date, location and country of scan is collected. If the QR code is scanned through an app, more details may be tracked.

What is the difference between a Static and Dynamic QR Code?

Static QR Codes can be used to direct users to a fixed destination. This means one cannot change the destination URL once printed and distributed. However, dynamic QR Codes can flexible in nature. One can modify or rotate URLs linked to it, even after printing and distributing.

What is a QR Code used for?

QR Codes are extremely versatile in its use-cases. It finds its use-cases in automobile industry, retail, real estate, F&B, tourism and events, alike. It is mostly used for payments, delivering detailed information about a product or to collect feedback.

Should QR codes be used for real estate?

Realtors and real estate companies have a lot to gain from QR codes. QR codes can act as an on-call retailer when placed on ‘For Sale’ signs and bench ads making it easy for buyers to check out properties nearby, schedule an appointment or even look at a virtual tour. How to use QR codes in real estate

Do QR codes have to be black and white?

No. QR codes can be colorful, You can choose a different foreground and background color. You can even add a background image to the QR code to make it more interesting.

Can QR codes be scanned without an app?

Yes, QR codes can be scanned without an app. You can read our instructional guide on how to scan a QR code on your Android and iOS device as well as your desktop. If your Android smartphone is not running on Android 8 or above, you may need an app. Read our list of recommended apps

How do I check the performance of my QR code?

While Static QR codes also work in effective information delivery, Dynamic QR codes just go the extra mile and allow you to track the number of scans, time, location, type of software used to scan, integrate with Google Analytics and help in retargeting. That way, one can change their campaigns according to the data and understand their customers better. Get started with Dynamic QR codes and create trackable QR Codes

How do I generate a large batch of QR codes?

You can create 100 QR codes at once using our Bulk QR code generator. To use this, you have to sign up for the 14-day free trial or purchase the Starter plan. All you have to do is upload a CSV file, customize the QR code and download the ZIP file containing all your QR codes. Read our step-by-step guide here

QR Code Generator for Business Cards: Scalable & Secure

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Name

Last Name

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Company

Summary

Website

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Upload Image

Phone Number

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Dr. Ashley James Fletcher

CXO, Founding Designer Amazon Design Services

I lead design across teams for Amazon and it's subsidiaries.

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Dr. Ashley James Fletcher

CXO, Founding Designer Amazon Design Services

I lead design across teams for Amazon and it's subsidiaries.

Beaconstac’s business card QR Code generator
is built for enterprises.

Bulk-generate QR Codes

Generate a batch of up to 2,000 business card QR Codes in less than 5 minutes.

Best-in-class security

SOC-2 Type 2 & GDPR compliance and other top security measures to safeguard your data.

Advanced retargeting

Retarget users who have scanned your business card QR Code—on Google and Facebook.

Custom-branded domain

Help users identify your QR Code campaigns with a custom-branded URL.

Enterprise SSO

Ensure complete control and security with a single company-level SAML account.

White-labeled platform

White-label our platform and maintain consistent branding across all your software tools.

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