Do you know what a qr
code is or why it is used? Or maybe you know about it but do you how to scan and read the QR
code? In this article I have answered and explained all the information regarding QR
code. So just wait and read ahead.
What is qr code?
QR code is abbreviation
used for Quick Response Code. It is a kind of 2D barcode or a matrix barcode
used to store information. Generally it contains links, text and other information. As the name suggests, qr code can
generate quick responses like opening url in your browser, generating decrypted
message or just a simple detail about the product, etc.
Why to use QR code?
QR code can be very helpful in providing more details to the user who scans your code.
That also means that a
user can scan your code and he/she directly will be redirected to your website.
You can use QR code in
social media like Facebook to provide your fans much direct approach to reach
and understand your website.
As a user you can scan and
read the QR code to get the information about the product.
Main advantage of using QR
code is the all the information like text or link are encoded and converted in
small 2D image which you can use according to space you have.
Recent
use of QR code includes:
- URL redirection
- Encryption
- Show Details
- Website Login
- Code payments
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How to read qr code in Android smartphone?
Here is the list top 5 QR code scanner in android
RedLaser Barcode and QR Scanner
This is a fantastic app if
your primary motive of scanning code for shopping. Yes, this app scan the code
and provide you with the best deal for the product. It also shows you the local
prices of product so that you can find the product nearby with optimal price,
but local price feature is applicable only in US. You can read the reviews by
the people who purchased the product from Amazon and BestBuy. It also gives you related
coupons and deal which you use to redeem or save.
You can download this app here!
You can download this app here!
QR Droid
QR Droid is one of the
best app to scan qr codes. Using this app you scan qr code from you camera, sd
card, browser and images. This is also a great app to generate QR code using your
installed application, contacts, or bookmarks.
Although it has one disadvantage that you need to allow the app so that it can access your contact list. So if you are kind of private person then you might want to shift onto another app.
Get QR droid here!
Scan
Scan established its name
among the top qr code reader because of its simplicity and fast reading. This
app is very simple to navigate and very easy to use. And this app is available
for both Android and iPhone.
Click here to download Scan app
Click here to download Scan app
If you have Android v4.4.2 or above then there is one build-in app called Google Goggle which you can use to read the qr code.
How to read qr code in iPhone?
RedLaser
As mentioned above this
app is great for user who want to scan product code for shopping purpose. This
app scans the code and find the price of that product so that you can get the
best price.
Download Redlaser from here
Scan
Due its simplicity and
fast response Scan has made the ways to reach at the top among the best qr code
reader apps for iPhone. You just need one tap to read the QR code.
Download Scan from here
Bar-Code
This is a very old app and
also not much popular but this gets the job done, simple and quickly. You can
keep the track of QR codes that you scanned before - which is quite handy. Also
you can keep the images of the product that you scanned. These two feature are
missing in many other apps.
Click here to get Bar-Code app
iPhone is also coming with
Google Goggle which you can use to
scan and read QR code instantly
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How to read qr code in Windows Phone?
As mentioned in android
section above, this app is great for users who believe in smart shopping. Using
this app you can scan qr code, after scanning this app show you the price of
the product on various stores and help you to choose the best product. And
above all this app is free. So what are you waiting for, hurry up and try this
app.
QR code scanner is also
best and free app available in windows store. This scanner is very fast in
identifying code and very easy to use.
How to read qr code in Blackberry?
QR Code ScannerPro is best app one could find for blackberry phone. It has simple UI and
easy navigation so professionals will love it.
Using BBM 5.0 Messenger
Yes you can scan and read QR
codes using BBM 5.0 Messenger
Follow these step to read
qr code using your blackberry:
- Open your bbm messenger 5.0
- In the menu find the option “Scan a group of barcode”, and select it.
- After a popup, your camera will activate.
- You have to center the QR code in your viewer, but I shouldn’t be too close.
- After few moments the information inside QR code will appear.
Conclusion
There are several other
apps in the market but I have tried only these apps and these work fine and if
you think there are other apps which worth a mention then tell us using our
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