Use this guide to understand how to generate custom-designed QR Codes using our web application QR API tool.
Yes, it is possible to generate custom-designed QR Codes using the QR API tool.
QR API tool is used for generating Static QR Codes programmatically in your own information system or mobile app. using this tool 8 QR Code categories can be generated. For details, see: What are the types of QR Codes that I can generate using API
After signing up for the 14-day free trial on the tool and generating the API Key, you can test the tool by going to the Documentation page. Please see: How can I test QR API?
Now, on the Documentation page, you can customize the QR Code design with these paraments:
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Custom Size
- Error Correction
- Data Pattern
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Eye Pattern
- Eye Color
- Data Gradient Style
- Data Gradient Color
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Background Color
- Logo (size, angle)
- Background image (poster)
To customize the QR Code, you have to choose from the options available on the dropdown menu beside each parameter For setting up the colours you have to add the colour in hex format #000000 (for example colour Brick Red is #AA4A44)
To add a logo or Background image (poster) to the QR Code you have to enter a URL. The URL has to be generated from the QR API dashboard 'Media' option. For details, see: Can I upload images in QR API
You can also specify the format in which you wish to generate the QR Codes
After customizing the QR Code, now you have to click on 'Execute' to get the QR Code and a request URL. You can test this URL by copy-pasting it to a new browser tab
Use this playground to generate the QR Code template that works best for your needs. To integrate with your own information system, generate the API Request URLs in the format specified.
Note: When your system or mobile app sends an API Request with an invalid key, a QR Code image with a preview watermark will be returned.
If you still have questions related to this topic, feel free to reach out to our customer relations team at qrapi.support@scanova.io