Generate QR Code
Generate a QR Code in the following formats: png, jpeg/jpg, bmp, gif, tiff, ico. View documentation for examples of ways to use QR Codes.
Application
- Image
Inputs (what you have)
| Name | Description | Data Type | Required? | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data | The text or URL to encode in the QR code. Max character length: 4,296. Example: www.wrk.com | Text (Long) | Yes | www.wrk.com |
| Output file name | The name of the generated QR code file. Supported formats are: png, jpeg, jpg, bmp, gif, tiff, ico. Example: my_qrcode.png | Text (Long) | Yes | my_qrcode.png |
Outputs (what you get)
| Name | Description | Data Type | Required? | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generated QR code | The generated QR code file | File | No |
Outcomes
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Success | This status is selected if the job has successfully completed. |
Ways to use QR Codes
Websites: Add any url and the person will be directed to that specific link
Emails: Add mailto:example@gmail.com to have the person open an email to a specific person
Telephone: Add tel:123-456-7890 to have the person open a call to a specific number
Contact Cards: To have a person quickly add contact information to their phone you can add a VCARD following the table below.
| Parameter | Presence | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEGIN | Required | All vCards must start with this parameter | BEGIN:VCARD |
| N | Optional | Full name | N:Smith;John; |
| TEL;TYPE | Optional | Telephone number and type (work, home, fax) | TEL;TYPE=work,VOICE:(111) 555-1212 TEL;TYPE=home,VOICE:(404) 386-1017 TEL;TYPE=fax:(866) 408-1212 |
| Optional | Email address | EMAIL:smith.j@smithdesigns.com | |
| ORG | Optional | Company name | ORG:Smith Designs LLC |
| TITLE | Optional | Job title | TITLE:Lead Designer |
| ADR; TYPE | Optional | Home or work address in order: Street; City; State; Postal Code; Country | ADR;TYPE=WORK,PREF:;;151 Moore Avenue;Grand Rapids;MI;49503;United States of America |
| URL | Optional | Link to a website | URL:https://www.smithdesigns.com |
| VERSION | Required | The version of the vCard specification. | VERSION:3.0 |
| END | Required | All vCards must end with this parameter | END:VCARD |
Example Contact card
BEGIN:VCARD
N:Smith;John;
TEL;TYPE=work,VOICE:(111) 555-1212
TEL;TYPE=home,VOICE:(404) 386-1017
TEL;TYPE=fax:(866) 408-1212
EMAIL:smith.j@smithdesigns.com
ORG:Smith Designs LLC
TITLE:Lead Designer
ADR;TYPE=WORK,PREF:;;151 Moore Avenue;Grand Rapids;MI;49503;United States of America
URL:https://www.smithdesigns.com
VERSION:3.0
END:VCARD