Aug 8, 2025 · QR codes are pixelated black and white squares that perform magic when we point the cameras on our phones at them—but what’s going on that makes this little spell possible?

Here's how QR codes work, technically and basically. We also cover the parts of a QR code and how dynamic QR codes work.

Sep 4, 2024 · There’s a long and technical version of this answer and a short version. They work by opening your laptop or phone camera and getting the whole QR code in the frame. If you’re …

What happens when you scan a QR Code? Get the story behind the shape, how they are generated, how scanning works and more.

QR codes may be used to display text to the user, to open a webpage on the user's device, to add a vCard contact to the user's device, to open a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), to connect …

Aug 25, 2025 · You’ve seen QR codes everywhere—from menus to ads—but how do those little squares actually work? In this simple guide, we’ll break down QR code technology to show …

Dec 17, 2024 · This blog provides a simple guide on how QR codes work, breaking down everything about a standard QR code, including its history, structure, and functionality.

Short for Quick Response, a QR code is a compact square that stores data in a two-dimensional matrix. Unlike old-school barcodes that only work in one direction, QR codes can be read both …

May 15, 2025 · So, how does a QR code work? It’s a smart combination of pixel-level precision, binary data encoding, and error correction—wrapped in a design you can scan in a blink.

Jan 14, 2025 · QR codes encode data into a unique pattern of black and white pixels. When scanned, this pattern is translated into information that humans can easily understand. …