QR Code Basics
QR (Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional barcodes invented in 1994. They encode text, URLs, contact info, or other data and can be scanned in any orientation by modern smartphone cameras.
Everything you've ever wanted to know about QR codes — how they work, where to use them, and how to make sure they scan reliably.
QR (Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional barcodes invented in 1994. They encode text, URLs, contact info, or other data and can be scanned in any orientation by modern smartphone cameras.
Static QR codes encode the destination directly in the image — once printed, the link can never change. Dynamic QR codes encode a short redirect URL, so you can change the actual destination anytime without reprinting.
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