What is Microsoft Tag?
Microsoft Tag (also HCCB – High Capacity Color Barcode) used colored triangles instead of the usual black-and-white patterns. The service ran from 2009 to January 2015 and was then discontinued as QR codes dominated the market.
Why not available?
Microsoft Tag has been discontinued and is no longer active. The service and technology no longer exist. There is no active infrastructure for creation or verification.
Recommended Alternatives
As free alternatives, we recommend the following standardized code formats that can be created with BlueChilliesQR:
FAQ
Can I create a Microsoft Tag?
No, Microsoft Tag is Discontinued and cannot be created with freely available software. Use one of the recommended alternative codes instead.
What makes Microsoft Tag different from a normal QR code or barcode?
Microsoft Tag used colored triangles for higher data density – was discontinued in 2015 in favor of QR codes.
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