{"id":1197,"date":"2024-06-21T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2024-07-19T12:46:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:46:47","slug":"sms-qr-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/sms-qr-code\/","title":{"rendered":"SMS QR Code: Sending Messages with One Scan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-1-1024x739.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-1-1024x739.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-1-300x216.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-1-768x554.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-1-1536x1108.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-1-2048x1477.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Despite the advent of messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and more, text messages are still a communication channel used by millions of people.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">They are also still quite effective in marketing as, according to statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/simpletexting.com\/2022-texting-and-sms-marketing-statistics\/#:~:text=Key%20Texting%20%26%20SMS%20Marketing%20Statistics&amp;text=Over%20half%20of%20consumers%20check,to%20receive%20texts%20from%20businesses.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">61% of consumers<\/a> say they want the ability to text a business back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">With QR codes, you can give your prospects the possibility to connect with you via SMS, which turns out advantageous as, unlike messaging apps or emails, text messages don&#8217;t require an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">You can use QR codes for SMS to promote your business and leverage your customer service efforts. Text messages are quite effective for confirming reservations, booking appointments, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\" style=\"padding-left:0;list-style:none;\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-an-sms-qr-code\">What is an SMS QR Code<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-qr-code-messages-work\">How QR Code Messages Work<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#encoding-information\">Encoding Information<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#generating-the-qr-code\">Generating the QR code<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#distribution-of-the-sms-qr-code\">Distribution of the SMS QR code<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#scanning-the-qr-code\">Scanning the QR code<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interpreting-the-qr-code\">Interpreting the QR code<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#opening-the-sms-application\">Opening the SMS application<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#user-confirmation-and-sending\">User confirmation and sending<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#message-delivery\">Message delivery<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#advantages-of-text-message-qr-codes\">Advantages of Text Message QR Codes<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#convenience\">Convenience<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#privacy\">Privacy<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#no-need-for-an-internet-connection\">No need for an internet connection<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create-sms-qr-codes-with-our-qr-code-generator\">Create SMS QR Codes with our QR Code Generator<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#step-1-open-a-qrio-account\">Step 1. Open a QR.io Account<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-2-click-on-create-qr-code-from-your-dashboard\">Step 2. Click on + Create QR Code from your dashboard<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-3-select-static-gt-sms\">Step 3. Select Static &gt; SMS<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-4-enter-the-information\">Step 4. Enter the information<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-5-customize-your-code\">Step 5. Customize your code<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-6-test-your-code\">Step 6. Test your code<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-qr-code-for-text-message\">How to create QR code for text message?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-scan-qr-code-to-autosend-the-sms\">How to scan QR code to auto-send the SMS?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wrapup\">Wrap-Up<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-an-sms-qr-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an SMS QR Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">SMS QR codes are a type of QR code that sends a composed message to a specific recipient, after just one scan. Anyone with a smartphone or any other QR code-reading app can <a href=\"http:\/\/messente.com\/products\/text-blast-service\">send an SMS message<\/a> after they scan the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ca7f459e0896e2f516e64e9fa8a3ca0 wp-block-paragraph\">To use QR codes to send SMS messages, you can encode the necessary information within the QR code. When the code is scanned, it triggers the SMS application with predefined details such as the recipient&#8217;s number and message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-qr-code-messages-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How QR Code Messages Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">QR codes for SMS have an embedded country code and phone number. Every time people scan QR codes for text messages, the pre-set text message will appear on the text message app on their phones. Once this happens, they just have to tap <strong>Send.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c310f26239c4e40ceb594e8c4dc798a wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a breakdown of how QR code messages work for sending SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"encoding-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encoding Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e25c3969bdcf109afc34ce16a5876bec wp-block-paragraph\">The necessary information for sending an SMS, such as the recipient&#8217;s phone number and the message text, is encoded into the QR code. The format for SMS in a QR code typically looks like <em>smsto:number:body<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e712f99343d272c932feb1815055db75 wp-block-paragraph\">Example: smsto:+1234567890:Hello, this is your QR code message!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"generating-the-qr-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a30da6f764b53f998c9bf11a5410e7d\">Generating the QR code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd75737bf0378c0d9b8873c90c5bf8a8 wp-block-paragraph\">Once the SMS information is encoded, a QR code is generated using a QR code generator tool or software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"distribution-of-the-sms-qr-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-274a0da8e56064066ff613086fdbb0a3\">Distribution of the SMS QR code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9707ecc69a170117ffeab1f69e7bff6 wp-block-paragraph\">The QR code can be printed on physical media, displayed on a website, or shared digitally through various channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scanning-the-qr-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d54cbb675253f4bd06281cc7e4494511\">Scanning the QR code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9c3f2dc3347b660a7b72ae9ec00d7a3 wp-block-paragraph\">Users who want to send the predefined SMS scan the QR code using a smartphone or a QR code scanner app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"interpreting-the-qr-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a961a6d2deca7c9be7123dc539578735\">Interpreting the QR code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79c35cb1340e7cefe57f07ae93d27b66 wp-block-paragraph\">The scanning device decodes the information from the QR code. In the case of an SMS QR code, it extracts the recipient&#8217;s phone number and the message text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"opening-the-sms-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04996a809247ee894cc87103d553d73c\">Opening the SMS application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2773c65c23d201843e7070333e082c0a wp-block-paragraph\">The scanning process triggers the SMS application on the user&#8217;s device, with the recipient&#8217;s phone number and message pre-filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"user-confirmation-and-sending\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab15646dc651e3e86ddcd32a699e185b\">User confirmation and sending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd9134fc029b2272ecc0f1057f526562 wp-block-paragraph\">The user can review the pre-filled message in their SMS app and choose to send it. Some applications may require user confirmation before sending the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"message-delivery\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-071bf666a3d13708d5bfdd01488427c0\">Message delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-580f5c1cf85354e0d066a7e88241c745 wp-block-paragraph\">Once the user confirms and sends the message, it is delivered to the specified recipient.<br>QR code messages are versatile and can be used for various purposes beyond sending SMS, such as opening URLs, adding contacts, or providing information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a43839e5c40f37a953bf1137d8043ae wp-block-paragraph\">The key is to encode the appropriate data in the SMS QR code, and when scanned, the QR code acts as a quick and efficient way to transfer information or initiate actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"advantages-of-text-message-qr-codes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Text Message QR Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">There are several advantages to using SMS QR codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"convenience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convenience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-2-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1200\" style=\"width:768px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-2-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-2-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/qr-code-text-message-2.jpeg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Billions of people use smartphones equipped with camera apps that can read QR codes, and this opportunity cannot be wasted. Your prospects can connect with you via just one scan without the need to enter either a phone number or a text message manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Also see: <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-to-create-a-whatsapp-qr-code-with-a-qr-code-generator\/\"><em>WhatsApp QR Code: How Can You Create One?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"privacy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Believe it or not, some people don&#8217;t want to connect with a brand or a business on messaging apps if they have personal profile photos on display, or if they usually post images in their statuses \u2014e.g., WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">An SMS, unlike a messaging app, doesn&#8217;t have any type of this content on display, which makes it more private for people to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"no-need-for-an-internet-connection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">No need for an internet connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">The text message app on every phone doesn&#8217;t need any internet connection to send or receive messages. This clearly is an advantage, as with messaging apps, on the other hand, users will need to have an active connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Also see: <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/why-using-a-qr-code-for-calls\/\"><em>Why Using a QR Code for Calls<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"create-sms-qr-codes-with-our-qr-code-generator\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create SMS QR Codes with our QR Code Generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-open-a-qrio-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Open a QR.io Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-generator-open-account-1024x379.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-generator-open-account-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-generator-open-account-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-generator-open-account-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-generator-open-account.png 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">To create a QR code for text messages, you must open a QR.io account and start your 7-day trial. To do this, click Sign Up on the top-right corner of the homepage and enter your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-click-on-create-qr-code-from-your-dashboard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Click on + Create QR Code from your dashboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-dashboard-1024x410.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-dashboard-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-dashboard-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-dashboard-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/instagram-qr-code-dashboard.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">To start the creation process, click <strong>+ Create QR Code <\/strong>on the top-right corner of your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-select-static-gt-sms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Select Static &gt; SMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.05-AM-1024x466.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.05-AM-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.05-AM-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.05-AM-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.05-AM-1536x700.png 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.05-AM-2048x933.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Choose <strong>Dynamic &gt; Images<\/strong> and click <strong>Continue<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-enter-the-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4. Enter the information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.34-AM-1024x467.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.34-AM-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.34-AM-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.34-AM-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.34-AM-1536x701.png 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-20-at-10.06.34-AM-2048x935.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Select the country code from the list and add the telephone number to which the QR code will send the message. Also, type in the pre-selected message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to create QR codes in bulk, just select the option above and choose a file and a folder. Then click <strong>Create QR Codes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-5-customize-your-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5. Customize your code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screenshot-2022-09-29-at-3.09.29-PM-1024x428.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screenshot-2022-09-29-at-3.09.29-PM-1024x428.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screenshot-2022-09-29-at-3.09.29-PM-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screenshot-2022-09-29-at-3.09.29-PM-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screenshot-2022-09-29-at-3.09.29-PM-1536x642.png 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screenshot-2022-09-29-at-3.09.29-PM-2048x857.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">You can choose the background color, play with different shapes, and add a logo, image, and a call to action to make your code stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-6-test-your-code\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6. Test your code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/snapchat-qr-code-4-1024x366.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/snapchat-qr-code-4-1024x366.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/snapchat-qr-code-4-300x107.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/snapchat-qr-code-4-768x274.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/snapchat-qr-code-4-1536x548.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/snapchat-qr-code-4.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">It is always important to test your code from different distances to see how scannable it is. 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