You may have noticed the QR code generator tool among our tools, but do you know what a QR code is?

Hello again on our site SProblemes.com . You may have noticed the QR code generator tool among our tools, but do you know what a QR code is? You've probably purchased a product at some point that has that small square filled with scattered dots on its packaging, or you've seen it in roadside ads, magazines, or even web pages... If you're wondering about the purpose of this small square and what it is, you're in the right place.

What is a QR Code?

QR Code stands for Quick Response Code; it means an image composed of points or lines arranged in a digital manner, used to store information about many things in our daily lives. Its use varies from person to person: some use it to distinguish their products from others, while others use it to place links or information to make it easier for users to access. In short, a QR Code is the developed or "second generation" of a Barcode.

Difference between Barcode and QR Code:

• The QR Code can store vast amounts of information, unlike the Barcode which can only store numbers and limited information.
• QR Codes can store many types of information like numbers, letters in all languages, hyperlinks, email addresses, and full contact information.
• QR Codes can be read using a smartphone camera and a small program, whereas Barcodes need special, costly devices only available in stores and post offices.
• They also differ in shape: Barcodes are typically rectangular lines, whereas QR Codes are square and have both horizontal and vertical dimensions.

Uses of QR Code:

QR Codes can be used on many daily items such as food, medicine, electronics, and in advertisements and magazines. Recently, it's also used in designing business cards to store all your information via a QR Code so you don't have to carry the card at all times. Just direct the phone's camera at the code and it saves all your data on the device.

How to create your own QR Code:

• Choose the tool from our free tools list.
• Select Generate from the left menu.
• Choose the type of information you want:

  - Free Text:Use this if you want to write plain text in any language.
  - URL: This option is for inserting a web link.
  - Contact: Best for designing QR Codes for business cards, allowing you to include much information like first and last name, phone number, address, company name, email address, fax, and website link.
  - Phone: Use this to store a phone number only.
  - SMS: Enter a phone number and a short text message, and the generated code will display it as a ready-to-send message to the stored number.

• After entering the data, click save to download the generated QR Code image.

How to read QR Codes:

- Use our site's QR code reader, which analyzes and recognizes the code through the phone's camera or by uploading it as an image.
- Reading QR Codes is now very easy. Run the tool on bdarija.ma, and place the phone's camera on the code as if taking a normal photo. The camera will recognize the code and the tool will read and display it.

Questions about QR Codes:

1. What information can be stored inside a QR Code?

   - Various types, including plain text, URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, contact information (vCard), SMS/MMS/FaceTime, geo-location links (Google or Apple Maps), calendar events, and Wi-Fi network configuration information for both Android and iOS 11+.

2. Can a QR Code be colored and not just black and white?

   - Yes, QR Codes can be colored, but there should be a contrast between the background and the code color

3.  Can I scan QR Codes with an iPhone without installing additional apps?

   - Starting from iOS 11, the iPhone camera can read QR Codes without additional apps.

4. Can I store an image or music as a QR Code?

   - Theoretically yes, but practically no. The maximum data a QR Code can store is 3kb. Instead, upload the image or audio file to a sharing site like Dropbox and create a QR Code for the link.

5.  Can QR Codes be scanned from all directions or upside down?

   - Yes, they can.

In conclusion, now that you understand the QR Code technology and how to create and read one, are you interested in creating your own using our tools? Share your thoughts in the comments.