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

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Create a free custom QR code - quick & easy!

Turn your links, PDFs and locations into QR Codes - faster than ever! Amp it up with our QR Code design elements

Add a logo or an image file to the QR Code

Make sure your user knows who the QR Code belongs to. Upload your brand logo or an image file on the QR Code generator. Even if you don’t have one, try icons from our gallery. With a real-time preview, it’s easy to see how the QR Code with logo is coming together.

Separate yours from a black-and-white QR Code!

Pick colors that your brand uses elsewhere and apply the same to your QR Code. You can either choose to apply a bold brand color or a gradient for a fresh and attractive QR Code

Create custom-shaped QR codes

You can choose from different data patterns and eye shapes. Pick a rounded corner, sharp edges or a diamond-shaped eye. Play with data patterns till you love your QR Code

Add a frame with a call-to-action

Add a short and clear CTA on the QR Code frame that nudges users to act. For example, download the app or scan to buy

STEP-WISE GUIDE TO CUSTOMIZING

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Dynamic QR Codes generator for editable QR Codes

Unlike static (regular) QR Codes, you can edit the link to dynamic QR Codes - even after printing. Think of it as an editable Slack message instead of an email sent with a typo!

Make a move at the right time

Send time-based dynamic QR Code campaigns that increase the likelihood of engagement. This is particularly impactful with QR Code menus. For eg, display eggs for breakfast and salads for dinner

Stay updated - always

Moving to a new website or need to update contact details linked to your QR Code? With dynamic QR Codes, edit all the information - quick and hassle-free

Make data-driven iterations

Use our built-in intelligence or connect dynamic QR Codes with Google Analytics to uncover user insights. Drive better results with data-driven iterations

Make QR Codes with online retargeting capabilities

All first-time visitors don't become customers but have the intention to buy. If you are a brick-and-mortar business owner, you already know this. You cannot change that unless you re-engage with them - online. Here’s how QR code online retargeting with Beaconstac works-

1. Scan

Engage and get users to scan QR Codes at your business location

2. Retarget

Recapture their attention on Facebook and Google Ads, when they go online

Get more business from online channels that initiated from offline channels

3. Grow

Begin with offline channels and achieve business goals using online channels

Print QR Codes in high-resolution & multiple file formats

We make sure you do not have to compromise on the quality of the QR code. Download HD quality QR codes in multiple file formats, such as JPEG, PNG, EPS and SVG. All our QR codes are perfect for high-quality printing.

Generate designer QR Codes with error correction

Adding a logo to your QR Code or altering the shape could lead to unscannable codes. To overcome this challenge, all our customized QR Codes are automatically error-corrected.

There is always some degree of deterioration due to normal wear and tear. With high levels of error correction (Level M - upto 15% damage), our QR Codes are always scannable.

Generate designer QR Codes with error correction

Beaconstac’s QR Code Generator built for enterprise needs

Custom domain

Help your customers identify with your brand. Modify the URL your customers see after they scan the QR code. Say, you have a business named McMickey. All your QR code campaigns can have the custom domain qr.mcmickey.com.

HOW TO MODIFY DOMAIN

Custom URL

Your QR code campaigns have a completely personalized URL. Target the right segment with a customized personal URL. So, for instance, if you are selling event tickets, your URL can read qr.mcmickey.com/event-tickets.

HOW TO PERSONALIZE URL

Bulk QR code generation

Large teams have bulk requirements! With Beaconstac’s custom QR Code generator make up to 100 QR codes in a single batch. Create QR Codes for websites, vCards, emails, texts, and calls in bulk and download them in a ZIP file

QR CODES IN BULK

QR Code API

Automate the creation of QR Codes using an API. These QR Codes could be static, dynamic, colored, or QR codes with logo. Developed to work for both Android and iOS applications.

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Zapier integration

Marketing automation drives up sales by 14.5% and reduces overhead by 12.2%. That is why brands like you should integrate Zapier into the Beaconstac dashboard. Create QR Codes for new entries in a Google sheet, or build a more creative zap

HOW TO ZAP IT

Multi-lingual QR Code support

One-size-fits-all, is not the best idea for global brands. Create multi-lingual QR Codes for your brand, that speak to users in their native language. Choose from an extensive list of languages and support as many languages as you want.

CREATE A MULTILINGUAL QR CODE

What is a QR Code and its history?

What is a QR Code and where did it all begin (history)?

A QR Code that stands for Quick Response Code is a two-dimensional barcode. It stores information as alphanumerics. You can use a QR Code scanner app, a QR Code reader or an in-built QR scanner on a smartphone to scan and decode the alphanumeric code. Once decoded, the information is displayed in a human-digestible format.

In 1960s
The invention of barcodes made life easier for cashiers at supermarkets in Japan. But, since they could only hold 20 alphanumeric characters, they were of limited help

In 1994
As an advancement, Denso Wave came up with QR Codes with high-speed reading capabilities. Auto industry was the early adopters of QR Codes. They used QR Codes to manage production, ship and issue transactional slips. In time, food, pharmaceutical and contact lens companies started using QR Codes

In 1997
Approval of QR Codes as an AIM standard meant they could be used in the automatic identification industry

In 2002
The rise of mobile app readers attributed to the widespread use of QR Codes across the globe. Having said that, having an app on the smartphone to scan was still a barrier

In 2017
Apple introduced built-in support for QR Code scanning in the camera app. In the following year, Android came up with similar capabilities in Google Lens. These are a few factors that led to the hyper-growth of QR Codes

In 2020
QR codes today are the fine balance between being cost-effective & delivering rich engagement. As a result, most Fortune 500 companies have now added QR Codes to their marketing mix.

How does a QR Code marketing campaign work?

CREATE

Create a branded QR Code and add it to your marketing material or product packaging

SCAN

Get your users to scan the codes using their mobile phone camera or a QR Code scanner app

For Android | For iOS

OPTIMIZE

Measure scan performance & fine-tune the campaign timings, content or QR Code position

How to create QR codes (with logo) using Beaconstac’s QR Code Generator

How to create QR Codes on beaconstac platform video

Step 1: Choose the type of QR code

Go beyond URL QR Codes! Choose from SMS, call, email, vCard, text, app download, PDF and other QR Code types - that suit your marketing needs

Step 2: Add relevant information (QR Code content)

Depending on the type of QR Code, fill in the required fields. It could be the URL of a website, social media page, contact details, app download link, text or a PDF

Step 3: Add brand logo & customize it to be striking different

Make the most of our customization options to get more eyes on your QR Code! Add a company logo, try different data patterns, colors and a call-to-action frame

Step 4: Download high-quality QR codes for print

Get ahead and download your QR Codes in formats that suit your marketing strategy. Use .png & .jpg for online campaigns whereas .eps & .svg for offline marketing material

Types of QR codes you can create

Our QR Code generator supports creating multiple types of QR Codes - some for
free and the other when you sign up. Pick the one that works best for your use case

Proven QR code use-cases and examples

SCAN - SAVE DETAILS - CONTACT

On business cards

Keep your contact details always up-to-date without reprinting and redistributing your business cards. QR codes on business cards make it seamless for your users to get in touch with you. It’s as easy as scan - save details - contact.

In addition to delivering your contact details, you can also use a QR code on your business card linking to

- Your business page or website
- Your Facebook or other social media pages
- A video content that can be bookmarked
- A lead generation form

PROMOTE DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS USING PRINT MATERIAL

On print media

Adding QR codes to traditional marketing channels like flyers, brochures, posters, etc, makes them interactive, impactful and fun.

Here are a few ideas on what you can put behind QR codes on print marketing material -

- Online menu
- Promotions and coupons
- App store/ Google Play
- Event details
- Social media links
- Online store

BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN DESKTOP AND MOBILE

On websites and emails

Connecting an experience from desktop/laptop to mobile and tablet should be seamless. Among other ways of achieving it - forwarding emails and sharing the link through SMS, using a QR code to connect is more streamlined and instant.

QR codes on websites and emails can be used to -

- Download an app instantly
- Save or play a podcast/video on a smartphone
- Save images on a smartphone gallery

SMOOTHEN POST PURCHASE EXPERIENCE

On interactive product packaging

Interactive product packaging by adding QR codes is an amazing way to make your product fun, memorable and helpful. Not just that, the best time of asking for feedback or product reviews is when the user is using the product.

Add QR codes on product packaging in order to -

- Get honest and accurate reviews
- Connect with users on social media channels
- Allow users to re-order
- Show them related products
- Deliver video tutorials or tips on making the best use of the product