How to Convert an Image to QR Code

It's easy to convert an image to a QR code using freely available tools.

Quick Response, or "QR" codes, link the real world with the virtual world. QR codes work like two-dimensional bar codes that store digital information such as web links, images or text messages. When scanned with a smartphone, QR codes can trigger links to data stored online. You can convert your images into QR codes in a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• QR code generator

Instructions

1. Use a QR code generator to produce the code. You need to use this tool as it will decode the link to your image into a QR code. There are several generators available online just type "qr code generator" into a search engine and pick one that works well for you for example "http://qrcode.kaywa.com". There are other useful tools listed in Resources below.

2. Select "URL" under "Content Types" and enter the web address to where the image is located. For example: "http://www.flickr.com/MyImage".

3. Press "Generate." The QR code will be created and you can now save the QR code image by right-clicking and selecting "Save Target As." Save the image to your local machine. You have now converted your image into a QR-code.

References

• Denso wave.com About 2D Codes
• squarecode.biz: QR Codes Made Simple

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Top Tools for QR Codes: review of the best QR-Code Generators and Readers
• QR Code and 2D Generators