What is Text QR Code?
A text QR code stores plain text rather than a link, so when someone scans it the words appear on their screen directly. Nothing needs to be hosted, which makes it useful for instructions, serial numbers, quotes and any message that must survive without a server.
Common Uses for Text QR Code
- Instructions or a serial number on a label
- A quote or short message on merchandise
- Contact notes on a noticeboard
- Offline information where there is no internet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much text fits in a QR code?
Up to about 4,000 characters for a low-density code, but practical codes stay under a few hundred characters so they remain easy to scan when printed small.
Does a text QR code need internet?
No. The text is stored in the pattern itself, so it works offline and never expires.
Why is my text QR code so dense?
More characters mean more modules. Shorten the message or lower the error-correction level for a cleaner, easier-to-scan code.
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