37 Types of QR Codes
From URL and vCard to WiFi, PDF, video, and menu — every QR type you can build with QRCodeStack, organized by category.
Web & Links
QR codes that point to web destinations — websites, app store pages, and trackable redirects.
URL
Point a QR code to any web link. The most versatile and most-used type.
Website
A branded code that drives traffic straight to your homepage or landing page.
App Download
Auto-detects iOS or Android and sends users to the right app store.
Custom
Full control over colors, dot patterns, eyes, frame, and logo.
Editable
Change the destination after printing — the QR image stays the same.
Bulk
Generate hundreds or thousands of unique codes from a CSV upload.
Contact & Personal
Share contact details and open direct conversations across email, SMS, and messaging apps.
vCard
Save name, phone, email, and address straight into the scanner's contacts.
Business Card
A branded landing page version of vCard with your logo, photo, and links.
Pre-fill recipient, subject, and body — scan to compose a ready-to-send email.
SMS
Open a text message with the number and message body pre-filled.
Open a WhatsApp chat with your business number and an optional message.
Documents & Media
Make documents, videos, and audio one scan away — perfect for menus, brochures, tutorials, and playlists.
Upload a PDF and link it to a QR code — menus, brochures, manuals, handouts.
Video
Host a video and play it from any QR scan — product demos, ads, walkthroughs.
YouTube
Open any YouTube video or channel directly in the YouTube app.
Spotify
Share a Spotify track, album, playlist, or artist with a single scan.
Social Media
Drive followers and reviews directly from print to your social profiles.
Open your Instagram profile or post directly in the Instagram app.
Send scans to your Facebook page, group, or event for follows and RSVPs.
TikTok
Drive in-store and print scans to your TikTok profile or a specific video.
Google Review
Open your Google Business profile straight to the leave-a-review form.
Connectivity & Special
Specialized QR types for WiFi access, events, restaurant menus, and analytics-driven workflows.
WiFi
Connect to a WiFi network automatically — no typing the password.
Event
Add an event straight to the scanner's calendar with date, time, and location.
Menu
A digital, branded menu for restaurants, bars, and cafes — editable anytime.
QR Scanner
A free, in-browser tool for decoding any QR code from your camera or upload.
Analytics
Real-time scan tracking — totals, devices, locations, and time-of-day trends.
Static vs Dynamic QR Codes
Every type above can be either static or dynamic. The difference matters more than people expect — here is the short version.
Static
The destination is encoded directly into the QR image. Once printed, the destination is locked forever — you cannot change it without reprinting.
- Free to generate, never expires
- Works with no servers or internet on your end
- No analytics, no edits
Dynamic
The QR encodes a short redirect URL. The actual destination lives in your dashboard, so you can change it anytime — and you get scan analytics for free.
- Edit destination after printing
- Real-time scan analytics
- From $5/month or one-time $1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which QR code type should I use?
Pick the type that best matches your destination. URL is the most versatile and powers most modern QR codes. Use vCard for sharing contact details, WiFi for connecting attendees to a network, PDF for menus and brochures, and the various social-media types for direct profile links. If you are not sure, URL is almost always the right answer because you can change where it points later.
Can a QR code do multiple things at once?
A single QR code only encodes one destination, but a dynamic URL QR code can point to a landing page that exposes multiple actions — call, email, social profiles, downloads, sign-ups, and more. Many businesses use this pattern as a single "smart link" that combines vCard, social, and a website in one experience. The Business Card QR code is the canonical example.
What's the most popular QR type?
URL QR codes are by far the most popular because they are flexible and trackable. Restaurant menu QR codes and WiFi QR codes are tied for second place — both became standard during the 2020s. vCard and Google Review QR codes are heavily used by service businesses, real estate agents, and consultants.
Are all QR types free?
Static QR codes can be generated free for casual use across all 37 types. Dynamic QR codes — which let you change the destination later, track scans, and apply branding — are included with paid plans starting at $5/month, or available as a single one-time $1 purchase. Every type is included in every plan; you do not pay extra per type. See the pricing page for full details.
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