Scan-ready examples

Sample QR Codes to Scan, Test, and Download

Every QR code on this page is real and scannable. Point your phone camera at any example to see exactly what it does — or download the PNG and use it in your own tests, mockups, and print proofs.

Network access

WiFi QR Code Examples

Scan to join a network without typing the password. These samples use made-up credentials — your phone will offer to join a network that doesn't exist, which is exactly the point of a test.

Password-protected network

WPA network named SampleNetwork — phones show a Join prompt with the password filled in.

Encoded content

WIFI:T:WPA;S:SampleNetwork;P:ScanMe-2026;;
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Open guest network

No password — the format cafés and venues use for guest WiFi.

Encoded content

WIFI:T:nopass;S:CoffeeShop_Guest;;
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Digital business card

vCard Contact QR Code Example

Scan this and your phone offers to save a full contact — name, job title, company, phone, email, and website. This is the format our vCard generator produces.

Make a vCard QR code →

Complete contact card

Alex Example at Example Inc. — an Add to Contacts prompt with every field filled.

Encoded content

BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 FN:Alex Example N:Example;Alex;;; ORG:Example Inc. TITLE:Product Manager TEL;TYPE=WORK,VOICE:+1 555 123 4567 EMAIL;TYPE=WORK:[email protected] URL:https://example.com END:VCARD
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One-tap actions

Email, Phone, and SMS QR Code Examples

These codes trigger an action instead of opening a page: start an email, dial a number, or draft a text message.

Email QR code

Opens a new email to [email protected] with the subject pre-filled.

Encoded content

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Hello%20from%20QR
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Phone QR code

Offers to call the sample number — the format used on support stickers.

Encoded content

tel:+15551234567
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SMS QR code

Drafts a text message with a pre-written body — common for opt-in campaigns.

Encoded content

sms:+15551234567?body=Hello!
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Pure text

Plain Text QR Code Examples

No link, no action — scanning simply reveals the stored text. Useful for notes, serials, and anything a human should read.

Simple text message

A short sentence — the lightest possible QR code, easy to scan at small sizes.

Encoded content

Hello! This is a plain text QR code.
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Text with emoji

QR codes store Unicode, so emoji and non-Latin scripts work fine.

Encoded content

QR codes can hold emoji too ✨🎉
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Practice set

Test QR Codes for Scanner Practice

Three densities, easiest to hardest. Use these to test a scanner app, check print quality, or find the smallest size your camera can read.

Generate numbered test codes →

Low density — short ID

Nine characters make a coarse, forgiving code that scans from far away or at tiny sizes.

Encoded content

TEST-0001
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Medium density — asset link

A typical inventory URL — the density most real-world labels use.

Encoded content

https://example.com/check/ASSET-0042?loc=warehouse-b
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High density — long URL

Nearly 100 characters. If your scanner reads this at arm's length, it handles anything.

Encoded content

https://example.com/orders/2026/08/INV-0001234?customer=demo&priority=high&notes=scanner-density-test
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about scanning these samples, downloading them, expiration, and making your own QR codes.

What is a sample QR code?

A sample QR code is a ready-made example you can scan to see how a QR code behaves before making your own. Every sample on this page encodes real content — links, WiFi credentials, a contact card, and plain text — so you can test each type with your phone.

How do I scan these sample QR codes?

Open your phone's camera and point it at any code on this page — on iPhone and Android, the built-in camera reads QR codes with no app needed. A notification appears showing the content or action. The WiFi and contact samples will offer to join a network or save a contact.

Can I download these sample QR codes?

Yes — every sample has a PNG download button. Use them to test scanner apps, check print quality, mock up designs, or calibrate the smallest scannable size for your project. They're free for any use.

Do these sample QR codes expire?

No. These are static QR codes — the content is stored inside the code itself, so they work forever with no account, subscription, or server involved. The link samples keep working as long as their target pages exist.

How do I make my own QR code like these?

Use the free bulk QR generator on our homepage: paste your links, text, or IDs (one per line), and download up to 20,000 QR codes as PNGs or a single ZIP. For contact cards, serial numbers, labels, and inventory, use the dedicated generators linked above.

Are these QR code examples free to use?

Completely. Download, print, and redistribute them however you like — no sign-up, no watermark, no attribution required. They encode demo content (example.com links and fictional contacts), so they're safe to share anywhere.

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