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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Create a Personal QR Code
• Method 2 of 2: Create a Professional QR Code

With the increase in smartphone use in the past few years, more people than ever have QR code scanning equipment in their pockets. The awareness of QR codes is growing rapidly, and no company should ignore the ease with which it is now possible to disseminate information about products and services. Moreover, QR codes can be used for personal purposes as well. Keep reading to learn how to create QR codes yourself.

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Method 1 of 2: Create a Personal QR Code

1. 1 Find a free QR code generator. If you want to create a QR code for your personal website or business card, you can use a free QR code generator. These programs will allow you to create a QR code, but will not provide additional tracking and analysis of statistics on the code.
   • The most popular QR code generator is the GoQR.me website.
   • There are also iPhone and Android apps that allow you to create QR codes.
2. 2 Select the information format. Most free generators provide several format options to choose from. These formats usually include plain text, web link, phone number, SMS or vCard (contact card). The scanning device will launch the necessary program to display the information contained in the code when the code is scanned (for example, if the code contains a phone number, then the smartphone that scanned this code will automatically launch the dialer and enter this phone number into it).
3. 3 Enter your information. Enter information in the fields provided by the generator. If you are entering text or a link, try to shorten it to 300 characters. Older phones and devices may experience problems with codes longer than 300 characters.
4. 4 Set the color. By default, QR codes are black and white, but in reality they can be of any color. Most free generators will allow you to set the color of your QR code. This option can be found in the "Options" or "Color" section of the generator window.
   • Some free generators will also let you choose the size of your code, but some may only provide this service to subscribers.
5. 5 Share your code. All free generators allow you to download your code to your computer in PNG format. This image can be easily added to any document, to your personal website, or even to your email signature.
   • Some programs, including GoQR, provide a code to embed a QR code into your website.

Method 2 of 2: Create a Professional QR Code

1. 1 Find a QR code generator that provides the services you need. There are a huge number of programs that provide a much wider range of services than creating a simple QR code. If you subscribe to one of these programs, you can track the success of your code, create campaigns from multiple codes, quickly change and update existing codes, and more.
   • These services cost money, and most companies offer different bundles of services for different prices.
2. 2 Submit your QR code. When you use paid services, you gain access to more custom codes, including features such as including your company logo in code, unique styles and shapes. Use these options to create a truly unique QR code.
3. 3 Create codes. You can create codes that redirect users to coupons or your business page, distribute your contact information, lead to your company's social media page, or perform any other internet-related action. A creative approach to QR codes is the key to a successful marketing campaign.
4. 4 Post your codes. Once you've finished creating your codes, start your marketing campaign. There are virtually unlimited use cases for QR codes, including print ads, websites, corporate business cards, TV and outdoor advertisements, and more. Many companies that are involved in creating QR codes include printing and distribution services in more expensive service packages.
5. 5 Track your campaign. One of the main benefits of paid services is the tracking functionality, which is usually included in professional QR codes. You will be able to track which codes are used by consumers and how often, which codes are successful and which are not.You can use this information to improve your marketing campaign.