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How QR codes work

A QR code combines reserved functional modules with placed codeword bits. Some versions also need a few remainder bits to complete the placement path. Configure a symbol, then hover or focus any module to see which region it belongs to. Click, tap, or press Enter to pin a selection.

Configure

Emit assignment 26 before the first octet segment to explicitly declare UTF-8.

V2 octet ECC M Mask 2 25×25 modules

QR anatomy

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Inspect a module

Hover any square to reveal its job. Click, tap, or press Enter to keep a selection pinned while you explore.