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How to Build a Qr Code Generator

A QR code generator creates scannable codes for URLs, text, WiFi credentials, and more. Essential for marketing, payments, and contactless information sharing.

What is a Qr Code Generator?

QR codes are 2D barcodes that store data readable by smartphone cameras. Modern generators support custom colors, logos, and error correction levels for reliability even when partially obscured.

Code Example

JavaScript
// Using qrcode library
import QRCode from 'qrcode';

async function generateQRCode(data, options = {}) {
  const defaults = {
    width: 300,
    margin: 2,
    color: {
      dark: '#000000',
      light: '#ffffff'
    },
    errorCorrectionLevel: 'M' // L, M, Q, H
  };

  const config = { ...defaults, ...options };

  // Generate as data URL for display
  const dataUrl = await QRCode.toDataURL(data, config);

  // Generate as SVG for download
  const svg = await QRCode.toString(data, { ...config, type: 'svg' });

  return { dataUrl, svg };
}

// WiFi QR code format
function generateWiFiQR(ssid, password, encryption = 'WPA') {
  const data = `WIFI:T:${encryption};S:${ssid};P:${password};;`;
  return generateQRCode(data);
}

How to Build It

  1. 1

    Implement QR code generation library

  2. 2

    Create inputs for different data types (URL, text, WiFi, vCard)

  3. 3

    Add customization options (colors, size, error correction)

  4. 4

    Support logo embedding in center

  5. 5

    Provide download in PNG, SVG, and PDF

Key Features to Include

Multiple data types (URL, text, email, phone, WiFi, vCard)

Custom colors and gradients

Logo embedding with error correction

Batch generation for multiple codes

Analytics tracking (with dynamic QR codes)

Monetization Strategies

Freemium: basic free, custom branding paid

Dynamic QR codes with analytics (subscription)

Bulk generation for enterprise

API access for developers

Recommended Tech Stack

Frontend

React with real-time preview

Backend

Node.js with qrcode library

Hosting

Vercel with image optimization

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