When
scanned, mobile users can go to the following URL:
Type
of Data
Enter
Your Data
Examples
URL:
You can also get and use a short URL from Bitly, Tiny URL, Goo.gl, etc.
Some also offer URL management and tracking.
(i.e. track your QRickit)
With a short URL, you can keep using the same QR Code even if you change the long URL.
Click "Show Tips" to learn more.
This
is the most common type of QR Code because it can lead mobile users to many types
of online content, such as a YouTube
video or channel, Facebook,
Twitter, Google Play,
Amazon, iTunes,
an app, music, video, or other online store, PDF file, image file, online survey,
and other static, dynamic or interactive content.
Below are some tips to finding the right URL to use:
Use the iTunes
LinkMaker to get URLs to create QRickits that take iPhone
users to songs, albums, artists, apps, audiobooks and more
on the iTunes Store/App Store/Apple Music.
For Android users, you can open Google
Play to any music, movie, app, developer
(publisher), etc. Just copy the Google Play URL and paste above.
To
create QRickits that play a YouTube video, go to the specific
YouTube
video, click SHARE and copy the URL (short URL's
work too).
Affiliate
and partner links can be used too.
You can use URLs with parameters that lead to dynamic (changing/interactive) content accordingly.
An
easy way to track your QRickit is to get a short URL from companies such as Bitly, Tiny URL, Goo.gl, etc. Most offer URL management and tracking (which you can use to track the related QR Code - a click means someone scanned your QR Code and went to the URL). This is also recommended
if your URL is very long (more than 100 characters). A short URL is basically a URL forwarder which redirects users to your original "long" URL. Find a URL shortener service that allows you to modify the original "long" URL associated with the short URL so you can leep using the same QR Code. If you will be printing your QR Code on your marketing materials or product packaging, it is a good idea to use a URL shortening (forwarding) service in case your long URL changes later. You can create your own URL forwarder with 1 line of HTML. Click here to see code.
For Google Analytics users, you can use both Google Analytics and Google
URL Builder to tag your links and track campaigns. A Google Analytics account
is required for this. (click
here to learn about QR Code tracking)
Below
is optional. If you enter text it will be added to the footer of the QR Code image.
Optional
Text: About 25-35 characters *max. length depends on
image size
My Reference Number Scan Me! Go to my web site Company Name Watch
my Video My iTunes Page Scan for More Info
Text
Color:
black
(default)
QR
Code Image Type, Size and Colors
Type
of image file:
gif
(default) png jpg
Size
of image:
Min. 100x100 pixel square Max. 850x850 pixel square *includes the margin
which is automatically added *optional text will add 20 pixels to image size
QR
Code color:
black
(default)
Background
color:
white
(default)
When
you are ready to meet your QRickit, click "QReate". You will have the
option to download the image, download a high resolution version for graphic
design and high-quality printing, or print it out on a flyer/poster/sign using your home or office printer.
Your
data and QR Code are never saved or transmitted to anyone. This program just
uses your data once to generate a QR Code online in realtime. If you are on
a public computer, remember to clear the history and cache when done.
If
you find QRickit useful, please make a donation so QRickit can continue to provide
this free public web service.
QRickit
also offers a free QR Code API
so you can dynamically generate and display QR Codes on your own website. See
API Guide.
QR Code ® is a registered trademark of
DENSO WAVE INC.
in JAPAN and other countries. Qrickit.com
and QRickit.mobi are free online resources provided by JICS
MEDIA to promote the understanding and use of QR Codes around the world.
