QR code
Generate readable QR codes and shorten URLs through a simple API.
Read docs Updated 2026-06-17
What is QR code?
This service generates QR codes optimized for readability and provides URL shortening functionality.
Developers integrating QR code display or link management features in applications can use it.
What you can build with QR code
Embed dynamic QR codes in web dashboards
Developers call the API from backend services to generate QR codes for user-specific links, such as profile pages or reports, and display the resulting images directly in admin interfaces.
Create trackable short links with QR printouts
Marketing tools shorten campaign URLs then instantly produce QR codes for flyers or packaging, letting teams measure scans without managing separate shortening services.
Add offline sharing to mobile apps
Mobile developers request QR codes for in-app content or event tickets at runtime, allowing users to save or print scannable codes when internet is unavailable later.
Get started with QR code
- 1Read the API documentation to identify the endpoint and required parameters
- 2Prepare input data such as a URL or plain text string
- 3Send an HTTPS request (GET or POST) to the endpoint
- 4Parse the response to obtain the QR code image or shortened link
- 5Handle basic errors like invalid input or rate-limit responses in your code
QR code: pros & cons
Pros
- +No API key or authentication needed
- +HTTPS by default for secure calls
- +Single API covers both QR generation and URL shortening
- +Quick to integrate with minimal setup
Cons
- –No authentication may lead to stricter rate limits
- –Customization options for QR styling are likely minimal
- –Availability and uptime depend entirely on the provider
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Frequently asked questions
It converts input text or URLs into QR code images and can also return shortened versions of long URLs.
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