QR

Pixelated data square

QR stands for "quick response," almost always appearing in QR code—a square barcode readable by smartphone cameras.

QR codes link to websites, display text, or store data.

They appear on product packaging, restaurant menus, event tickets, and advertisements.

Scan the QR code to download the app.

technology

code

Symbolic communication system

pixel · square · digital · encoding · reader · smartphone · camera · scan · image · data

payment

WeChat

Chinese multipurpose messaging app

contactless · transaction · merchant · vendor · digital · cashless · transfer · invoice · receipt · terminal

verification

authentication

Confirming genuine identity

credential · certificate · vaccination · event · concert · identity · check-in · validation · security · pass

marketing

menu

List of available dishes

packaging · label · brochure · flyer · campaign · billboard · product · URL · link · tracking

logistics

inventory

Catalog of held assets

supply-chain · asset · label · manifest · package · pallet · serial · batch · traceability · fulfillment

Categories
Opposites
barcode format

QRbarcode

Encoded product stripes

UPC

information access method

QRURL

Web location identifier

plain text · NFC · RFID · phone number

Phrases
Family

QR code

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G