16+ QR Code Types Explained
From URL to UPI, WiFi to vCard — explore all QR code types and learn which one is right for your use case.
Choose the Right QR Type
Not all QR codes are the same. Different QR types are designed for different purposes — from sharing a website URL to connecting to a WiFi network or making a UPI payment.
QRastra supports 16+ QR types, each with tailored fields to make generation quick and error-free. Here's everything you need to know about each type.
Pro tip: Choose the right QR type for your use case. Using the correct type ensures your QR code works seamlessly with the user's device and apps.
Most Popular QR Types
Directs users to a website, landing page, or any web link. The most common QR type for marketing, business cards, and packaging.
Example: https://qrastra.comStores network credentials (SSID, password, encryption type). Users scan and connect instantly without typing passwords.
Example: WiFi:SSID:MyNetwork;Password:Pass123;Stores contact information — name, phone, email, company, address. Users scan and save to their contacts instantly.
Example: BEGIN:VCARD;FN:John Doe;TEL:1234567890;Unified Payments Interface — India's real-time payment system. Scan to pay instantly using GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, and other UPI apps.
Example: upi://pay?pa=merchant@upi&am=100Communication QR Types
Pre-fills email address, subject line, and body. Users scan and the email app opens with everything pre-filled.
Example: mailto:hello@example.com?subject=Hi&body=HelloInitiates a phone call when scanned. Users scan and their phone dials the number automatically.
Example: tel:+911234567890Pre-fills a text message with a phone number and optional message body.
Example: sms:+911234567890?body=HelloOpens a WhatsApp chat with a specific number. Users scan and start a conversation instantly.
Example: https://wa.me/911234567890Business & Professional QR Types
Encodes plain text. Used for notes, instructions, product descriptions, or any textual information.
Example: Hello, this is a sample text.Links to social media profiles — Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and more.
Example: https://instagram.com/usernameOpens maps with a specific address, coordinates, or place. Great for event venues, stores, and offices.
Example: geo:28.6139,77.2090Adds events to the user's calendar — title, date, time, location, and description.
Example: BEGIN:VEVENT;SUMMARY:Meeting;DTSTART:20260101T100000;Specialized QR Types
Encodes cryptocurrency wallet addresses. Supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies.
Example: bitcoin:1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNaOffers multiple links or actions in one QR code. Users choose what they want to do — visit a site, call, email, etc.
Example: https://link1.com, https://link2.comPrompts users to download an app from the App Store or Google Play. Great for app promotion and distribution.
Example: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appOpens video meeting links — Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or any other video conferencing platform.
Example: https://zoom.us/j/123456789Summary
QRastra supports 16+ QR types, making it the most versatile QR toolkit available. Each type is optimized for its specific use case, with tailored fields and error correction settings.
Whether you're sharing a website, connecting to WiFi, saving a contact, or making a UPI payment — there's a QR type for every need.
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