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QR Code (Medium)

QRCODE_M

2D QR code with ~15% error correction

Allowed characters: UTF-8 text, URLs, numbers
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Your barcode updates automatically as you customize settings

Barcode Customization Options

Barcode Content
Enter the text or numbers you want to encode in the barcode
Dimensions
Set the scale factor for the QR code size, between 1 and 10
QR Code Sizing:QR codes are square by nature and automatically scale proportionally. The size setting controls the scale factor - higher values create larger QR codes.
Colors
Choose the background color for the barcode
Choose the color for the barcode bars
Margins
Set the quiet zone margin around the QR code, between 0 and 100 pixels
QR Code Quiet Zone:The quiet zone is the empty border around the QR code. A larger quiet zone improves scanning reliability, especially in noisy environments. Recommended minimum is 4 modules (40 pixels at default scale).
About QR Code (Medium)
Example: Hello World!
Character Set: UTF-8 text, URLs, numbers

QR Code (Quick Response) with Medium error correction level provides approximately 15% error recovery capability, making it the most popular choice for commercial applications. This level offers an optimal balance between data capacity and error tolerance, suitable for standard printing conditions and general business use cases where reliability and data density are both important.

Performance Balance:
  • ~15% error correction capability
  • Optimal data capacity vs. reliability
  • Standard commercial print tolerance
  • Universal scanner compatibility
Commercial Applications:
  • Marketing campaigns and advertisements
  • Business cards and networking
  • Event tickets and registration
  • Mobile payment systems

Industry Standard: Medium error correction represents the sweet spot for most QR code applications, providing sufficient resilience against common printing variations, minor damage, and lighting conditions while maximizing data storage capacity. This makes it ideal for professional marketing materials, business documentation, and consumer-facing applications.

Versatile Implementation: Perfect for retail environments, digital marketing, and business processes where QR codes need to work reliably across various devices and printing methods. The format's widespread adoption ensures compatibility with all modern QR code readers while providing enough error correction for real-world usage scenarios.

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