Simple Quick Response (QR) Code Generator Web App Using PHP QR CODE Library With Source Code

Submitted by Mr.Niemand03 on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 10:15.

Language

PHP

This is a simple project that has a Quick Response Code Generator in PHP with the use of PHP QR Code Library. This project's purpose is to share this with the IT/CS students or self-learners to give an idea of how to create a web app that generates a QR Code. The source code has only a minimum scope which only has a simple form that has 3 text/input fields. The fields are the email, subject, and message. These fields will be used for generating a Quick Response Code.

Features

Simple Form
Generated Quick Response Field
Download QR Code as a PNG Format.

Plugins/Libraries Used

PHPQRCODE
Bootstrap 3.3.7

How the App Works

To generate a Quick Response (QR) Code, the user must fill first all text or input fields provided in the form. After that, when the user will submit the form, the Generated Quick Response Code will be shown on the right side of the screen. The expected text format of the generated QR Code is "mailto:{email}?subject={subject}&body={message}" (i.e. [mailto:[email protected]?subject=Test&body=Hello+World]). Click the Download button below the Generated QR Code to download the code into PNG Format.

Sample Images

Index Page

Scanning Sample

Scanning Result

How to Run

Requirements:

Download and Install any local webserver to run PHP Script such as XAMPP/WAMP.
QR Code Scanner for testing. You can also use your smartphone that has a QR Code Scanner Feature/App.
Download the provided source code zip file. ( download button is located below )

Setup/Installation

Open your XAMPP/WAMP's Control Panel and start the "Apache".
Extract the source code zip file.
If you are using XAMPP, copy the source code folder and paste it into the XAMPP's "htdocs" directory. And if you are using WAMP, paste it into the "www" directory.
Open a web browser and browse the Web Application. i.e. http://localhost/quick-response-code-generator

Demo

That's it! I hope this Simple Quick Response Generator in PHP will help you with what you are looking for and for your future project. Hope You Enjoy My Code:)

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