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QR Code Creation

JessicaOPRD edited this page Sep 3, 2021 · 4 revisions

The creator of the QR code (Denso Wave) provides a website with a lot of good information.

Remember that due to error correction QR codes can be up to ~30% wrong and still be readable! This leaves room for creative manipulations.

Tool Type Notes
Google Chrome Native browser feature ⚪ Easy to access and create ⚪ No customization options ⚪ Raster only ⚪ Can't easily remove dinosaur or swap center logo
Adobe InDesign Native software feature ⚪ Easy to create if you have access to Adobe software ⚪ No customization options ⚪ Can copy and paste to Illustrator for vector version which can be further edited
QR Code Generator for Illustrator Paid 3rd party plugin ⚪ Vector by default ⚪ Can customize tiles ⚪ Supports batch processing ⚪ Paid but affordable ($9) ⚪ I have not actually tried it ⚪ Unknown company/developer
QR Code Generator Paid cloud Service ⚪ Raster supported free ⚪ Many customizations ⚪ Vector supported under paid account ⚪ Paid service for advanced features, but expensive for once-in-awhile use ⚪ Reputable clients
node-qrcode JavaScript library ⚪ Easy to automate or set up batch process ⚪ No visual customizations, but could possibly edit or fork