Barcode & QR Guides
QR codes and barcodes for marketing, inventory, and business — how to generate, scan, and use them effectively.
QR codes, barcodes, and their real-world applications — the barcode guides explain how different formats work, when to use each one, and how to generate codes that actually scan reliably. Each guide pairs practical advice with the ForgePlug tool that does the work.
From QR codes for marketing and WiFi access to barcodes for inventory and retail, these guides cover the formats, use cases, and common mistakes that determine whether your code scans or fails.
Barcode & QR Guides — Guides & Tutorials
2 guides covering practical workflows, examples, and best practices.
QR Codes for Marketing and Business: A Practical Guide
QR codes bridge physical and digital — a printed code links your menu, poster, or business card to a webpage, WiFi network, or payment link. Here's how to create codes that actually scan.
Barcode Formats Explained: CODE128, EAN, UPC, and When to Use Each
Not all barcodes are the same — CODE128, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39, and ITF-14 each serve different purposes. Here's how to pick the right format for your product, label, or system.
Barcode & QR Tools
Free tools that run entirely in your browser — no sign-up, no uploads, no limits.
QR Code Generator
Generate beautiful, customizable QR codes instantly in your browser. Create QR codes from URLs, text, email, phone, WiFi, vCard, location, WhatsApp, events, and more with custom colors, shapes, and eye styles.
QR Code Scanner
Scan QR codes instantly using your camera, uploaded images, drag & drop, or clipboard paste. Free, private, 100% browser-based QR code scanning.
Barcode Generator
Generate professional barcodes instantly in your browser. Supports CODE128, CODE39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF-14, MSI, Pharmacode, and Codabar — all fully customizable and print-ready.
Barcode Scanner
Scan barcodes instantly using your camera, uploaded images, drag & drop, or clipboard paste. Supports CODE128, EAN-13, UPC-A, and more. No uploads, fully private.
Digital Business Card Studio
Create professional digital business cards with QR codes, vCard downloads, social links, contact buttons, and beautiful templates. Free online business card maker.
Barcode & QR Guides — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about barcode & qr guide on ForgePlug.