QR Designer's Blog

Creative ideas and expert advice for modern QR code use.

My QR Code Isn't Working: 5 Common Reasons Why

My QR Code Isn't Working: 5 Common Reasons Why

Is your QR code not working? This guide covers the 5 most common reasons why QR codes fail to scan, including low contrast, size issues, and broken links.

How Encoding (Numeric, Alphanumeric, Byte) Affects QR Code Size

How Encoding (Numeric, Alphanumeric, Byte) Affects QR Code Size

Learn how QR code encoding modes (Numeric, Alphanumeric, Byte) affect your QR code's size and complexity, and why it matters for scannability.

Data Masking in QR Codes: An Advanced Overview

Data Masking in QR Codes: An Advanced Overview

An advanced overview of data masking in QR codes. Learn how this automatic optimization process improves scannability by breaking up problematic patterns.

The Technical Reason Why You Can Put a Logo in a QR Code

The Technical Reason Why You Can Put a Logo in a QR Code

This article gives the technical reason why you can put a logo in a QR code. It all comes down to the powerful Reed-Solomon error correction feature.

Understanding Reed-Solomon Error Correction in QR Codes

Understanding Reed-Solomon Error Correction in QR Codes

This guide explains Reed-Solomon error correction in QR codes. Learn how this feature makes codes scannable even when damaged.

QR Code vs. Barcode: A Detailed Comparison

QR Code vs. Barcode: A Detailed Comparison

QR code vs. barcode: what's the difference? This detailed comparison covers data capacity, functionality, and durability to show why QR codes are superior.

QR Code vs. NFC: Which Technology is Better for Your Needs?

QR Code vs. NFC: Which Technology is Better for Your Needs?

QR code vs. NFC: Which contactless technology is right for you? This guide compares them on range, cost, security, and use cases to help you decide.

Why a Client-Side QR Generator is More Secure and Private

Why a Client-Side QR Generator is More Secure and Private

Learn why a client-side QR generator is more secure and private than a server-side one. Understand how to protect your data when creating a QR code.

How QR Code Scanners Read and Interpret Data

How QR Code Scanners Read and Interpret Data

Ever wonder how QR code scanners work? This guide breaks down the process of how your phone reads and interprets data from a QR code in seconds.