QR codes have been around for a while and you must have seen various images all over the internet that resemble these.
The technical definition of these codes is:-
"A QR code (Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode which consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded can be made up of four standardized kinds of data (numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary), or by supported extensions virtually any kind of data."
In a easy way you can consider these matrix an easy way to represent codes , contact information, some web links or simply a small message.
Most of the mobiles these days have a Barcode reader or a QR code reader. If you have one you can try hovering your mobile camera and see what is contained in these codes.
BUT what if you don't have a mobile that supports this functionality. Well, your PC can do almost anything then why not this... ;-)
Now, here’s how you can exactly Read QR Codes on Computer from your browsers and get to know what does a QR code has behind it. Check it out
STEPS:-
Step 1.>
Download the QR code reader for your respective browser.
Step 2.>
Install the extension in your browser and give it any permission if it requires.
Step 3.>
That's it... :-D
You are done. Now hover over to any QR code and right-click on it. You will get an option to read a QR code. Click on it and you will get the hidden message.
If you are done. Try reading this sample code I generated for you.... :-)
The technical definition of these codes is:-
"A QR code (Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode which consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded can be made up of four standardized kinds of data (numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary), or by supported extensions virtually any kind of data."
In a easy way you can consider these matrix an easy way to represent codes , contact information, some web links or simply a small message.
Most of the mobiles these days have a Barcode reader or a QR code reader. If you have one you can try hovering your mobile camera and see what is contained in these codes.
BUT what if you don't have a mobile that supports this functionality. Well, your PC can do almost anything then why not this... ;-)
Now, here’s how you can exactly Read QR Codes on Computer from your browsers and get to know what does a QR code has behind it. Check it out
STEPS:-
Step 1.>
Download the QR code reader for your respective browser.
Step 2.>
Install the extension in your browser and give it any permission if it requires.
Step 3.>
That's it... :-D
You are done. Now hover over to any QR code and right-click on it. You will get an option to read a QR code. Click on it and you will get the hidden message.
If you are done. Try reading this sample code I generated for you.... :-)
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