QR Code Types – All 11 Content Types at a Glance
QR codes can encode far more than just website links. BlueChilliesQR supports 11 different content types, each optimised for a specific use case. This overview helps you choose the right type for your project.
All QR Code Content Types
URL QR Code
Link to any website, landing page, or online resource. The most widely used QR code type.
Learn more →Text QR Code
Encode plain text, notes, serial numbers, or any free-form content. Works offline without internet.
Learn more →WiFi QR Code
Let guests connect to your WiFi network instantly by scanning. Supports WPA2, WPA3, and WEP.
Learn more →vCard QR Code
Share contact details (name, phone, email, address) as a digital business card. Saves directly to contacts.
Learn more →Email QR Code
Pre-fill recipient, subject, and body for quick email composition. Great for feedback and support.
Learn more →Phone QR Code
Trigger a phone call with a single scan. Uses the tel: protocol for instant dialling.
Learn more →SMS QR Code
Pre-fill phone number and text message. Perfect for opt-in campaigns and quick replies.
Learn more →Social Media QR Code
Link to profiles on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or Snapchat.
Learn more →Event QR Code
Create calendar events with date, time, location, and description in iCalendar format.
Learn more →Location QR Code
Share GPS coordinates via the geo: protocol. Opens directly in Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze.
Learn more →Crypto QR Code
Encode Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin wallet addresses with optional amount for easy payments.
Learn more →Comparison: Which QR Code Type Do You Need?
| Type | Best Use Case | Requires Internet | Data Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| URL | Marketing, menus, product pages | Yes | Small |
| Text | Notes, serial numbers, instructions | No | Variable |
| WiFi | Hotels, restaurants, offices | No | Small |
| vCard | Business cards, networking events | No | Medium |
| Feedback forms, support requests | No | Small | |
| Phone | Customer service, emergency contacts | No | Tiny |
| SMS | Opt-in campaigns, voting, surveys | No | Small |
| Social Media | Follower growth, profile sharing | Yes | Small |
| Event | Invitations, conferences, reminders | No | Medium |
| Location | Stores, events, delivery points | Yes (map) | Tiny |
| Crypto | Payments, donations, tipping | Yes (wallet) | Small |
Tips for Choosing the Right Type
- •For marketing: URL or Social Media QR codes let you update the destination without reprinting.
- •For offline use: Text, WiFi, vCard, and Phone QR codes work without an internet connection.
- •For events: Combine Event QR codes (save the date) with Location QR codes (find the venue).
- •For business cards: vCard QR codes save contacts directly – no manual typing needed.
- •Keep data small: The less data you encode, the simpler and more scannable the QR code will be.
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