How to Generate Your Own QR Code on Android and iPhone

QR Codes are now again coming in the trend and is the direct source of information you are looking for. By scanning a QR Code for any specific product, you will be able to get the information hidden in the code. In today’s market, all the items you buy have the QR Code on it, and by scanning it you can get all the information about the product if integrated by the manufacturer.

So, how about creating your own QR Code. Yes! You can also create your own QR Code from your Android Phone or from iPhone also. You can generate your own QR Code with any of your information contained in it like your Website URL, Phone Number, Text Message, your Social Media Account Information, and much more. The steps are easy and you can easily do it without the help of an expert. So, just follow these steps and create your own QR Code on your Android and iPhone.

How to Create Your own QR Code on Android

Creating your own QR Code on your Android Smartphone is very easy. You can easily do it with the help of various application available on Google Play store. Follow these simple steps to create your own QR code.

Step 1: The first step is to Download and Install the QR Code Generator App from Google PlayStore.

Step 2: After installing the app successfully, now open the application.

Step 3: After opening the app, now you have to click on the “Text” at the top to select the type of QR code to create.

Step 4: Now, a list of options appear from which you have to select one according to your need. In this demonstration, I have chosen URL option.

Step 5: After selecting URL option, you will see the fields to type the URL and a short description. Fill the fields and click on Generate Button on the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 6: Now you will see a QR Code has been created. This is your own QR Code with the details of URL you have entered. Now, if you want to save the QR code to your device, click on the Floppy Disk Icon on the top of the screen. After clicking the save button, you will be asked to give the permission to the app to use storage. For your reference, I have provided the image below.

Step 7: Alternatively, you can share the QR code directly with any applications like Dropbox and Google Drive, or send it through Hangouts or text message.

So, with these simple steps, you are now done with creating your own QR Code on your Android Mobile Phone. Now, share it with your friends or save it for any use.

Steps to Create Your Own QR Code on iPhone

If you are an iPhone owner and want to create your own QR Code, then you will get few options as there are not many applications available on Apple Store for doing this. But, the available once are also good. In this demonstration, I will use QR Reader App which is free to download from iTunes.

Follow these simple steps to generate your own QR Code using your iPhone.

Step 1: The initial step in generating your own QR Code is to Download the QR Reader App from the iTunes.

Step 2: After installing the app, now Open the app.

Step 3: Now, you will see the interface of the app. On the top right corner of the screen, tap on the downward arrow.

Step 4: A different screen named “Scans” will appear. Now, tap on the QR code icon at the bottom of the screen as shown in the image below.

Step 5: Now, tap on the “+” sign in the top left corner of the screen to start the process of creating a QR code.

Step 6: In this step, after clicking the + button, now you have to Choose the type of QR Code that you want to make from the list provided. So if you want your QR code to lead to a webpage, you would select “Website”. Scroll down for even more options.

Step 7: For demonstration, I am going to create the QR Code for the Twitter Profile. You can select any of the types according to your wish.

Step 8: Now, you have to enter the details of the particular type you have chosen. In my case, I have written my Twitter Handle. Now, tap on the Create button on the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 9: Now, your QR Code is generated. You can see it in the image below. Now you can share it by tapping on it and then click on the share button.

With the above steps, you are done. Your own QR Code is generated and now you can do whatever you want with it. Share it with your friends or use it for official purpose. The choice is yours. So, it is very simple using iPhone too.

So, this is all for this article. Hope this guide will be helpful to you in creating your own QR code. If you have a more easy method of doing this, you can share it with us. And, if you have any doubt regarding any of the above-mentioned methods, you can comment below. Thanks for reading this article. If you liked it, then please share it on social media and also with your friends who are looking for the method of Generating QR Codes.