Different Types of QR Codes Explained
With TWH.cc you can create over 10 different types of QR codes. Learn about the different types and uses for QR codes

All of the QR Code styles listed below are easily created with TWH.cc's QR Code Generator.

• URL Based QR Codes: When scanned, these QR codes load a website.
  

  The most common use for QR codes. With URL based QR codes, our system allows you to track how many scans each code receives, the location they where scanned from, and much more info using the advanced QR code tracking tools within your control panel.



• meCard QR Codes: When scanned will provide a persons contact details for your phone so that it can be programmed into your address book automatically.
  

  This is useful because it saves lots of time entering information into a person's phone and will prevent any human error with typo's or misheard information. meCard QR codes also known as contact card QR codes are great for events, business networking, conventions, business cards, trade shows or any type of event people need to exchange their business information. Contains: Name, Company, Phone #, email, Address line 1, Address line 2, Website and a Memo field.



• vCard QR Codes: When scanned will provide a persons contact details for your phone just like a meCard QR code however they can hold more information than a meCard.
  

  Unlike the meCard, vCard QR codes also has a field for Salutation, Job Title, mobile phone, work phone and full address with zip code.



• Calendar Event QR codes: When scanned will tell you the date of an event so it can be remember or entered directly into your phones calendar.
  

  These are often found on concert tickets, wedding invitations, event tickets, new home / condo grand openings, etc. Calendar event QR codes once scanned will produce the title of the event with a description, location, start date, end date, start time, and ending time. These are also great for use around the office.

• Email QR codes: When scanned will provide you with an email address.
  

  Saves time without having to type in the email address directly. Especially good for long email addresses where typing errors could occur. These types of QR codes are good for many purposes where someone will want to respond to an advertisement quickly using their smart phone.

  
  
• Phone QR Codes: When scanned will produce a phone number to be called from your phone.
  

  These are great for advertisements where instant action is to be taken by calling in. Pizza delivery services and Taxis make great use of these codes.



• Plain text QR codes: When scanned will produce a message / note on your phone.
  

  These types of Qr codes are great for treasure hunts or revealing secret information such as clues or displaying a promo code. Plain text QR codes can be easily created and basically encode the text you want with in the QR code so that when it is scanned the scanner will reveal the message



• SMS text message QR codes: When scanned will text message that is ready to be sent with a message when scanned.
  

  These are great for subscribing to text message notifications from companies for specials or to get regular coupons or to get on an sms mailing list.



• GPS Map Coordinate QR codes: When scanned will bring up a GPS map location on your phone.
  

  Great for Realtors or Real Estate Companies because people can scan them to get directions to a house. These GPS QR codes are a great way to give directions to a business. ICustomers can then click the navigation options on their smart phone and use their phones GPS navigation software to get directions to your QR code destination.



• Social Media QR codes: When scanned will connect to the social profile you embedded in the code.
  

  Generate codes for Twitter, 4 Square, Normal Facebook profiles, and Youtube. A perfect way to get more likes for your website or business.



• Wifi Network Info QR codes: When scanned will provide wireless access information for mobile devices to connect to your network.
  

  With the more processing power of any smart phone comes the need for more bandwidth. So many people are using their smart phones to connect to Wifi networks in coffee shops or their favorite diner to make video calls or watch streaming media on their phone without any hiccups.