[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"glossary-en-error-correction-level":3,"glossary-related-en-error-correction-level":131},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":118,"cta":119,"description":120,"extension":121,"meta":122,"navigation":123,"path":124,"related":125,"seo":128,"stem":129,"__hash__":130},"glossary\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Ferror-correction-level.md","Error Correction Level",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":111},"minimark",[9,16,19,22,27,68,70,74,99,101,105,108],[10,11,12,15],"p",{},[13,14,5],"strong",{}," is a built-in feature of QR codes that uses Reed-Solomon mathematical algorithms to reconstruct lost or obscured data. This allows the QR code to be scanned successfully even if parts of it are damaged, dirty, torn, or covered by a custom logo.",[10,17,18],{},"There are four standard error correction levels, each offering a different threshold of damage recovery. As the error correction level increases, the QR code density increases (more modules are added to store the redundant recovery data).",[20,21],"hr",{},[23,24,26],"h2",{"id":25},"the-four-error-correction-levels","The Four Error Correction Levels",[28,29,30,41,50,59],"ol",{},[31,32,33,36,37,40],"li",{},[13,34,35],{},"Level L (Low):"," Reconstructs up to ",[13,38,39],{},"7%"," of lost data. Offers the lowest density pattern, which is ideal for very clean digital displays or small print surfaces.",[31,42,43,36,46,49],{},[13,44,45],{},"Level M (Medium):",[13,47,48],{},"15%"," of lost data. This is the default setting for most general QR codes, providing a balanced trade-off between scannability and density.",[31,51,52,36,55,58],{},[13,53,54],{},"Level Q (Quartile):",[13,56,57],{},"25%"," of lost data. Often used in industrial environments where codes are prone to getting dirty or scratched.",[31,60,61,36,64,67],{},[13,62,63],{},"Level H (High):",[13,65,66],{},"30%"," of lost data. Required when incorporating a brand logo or custom image inside the center of the QR code pattern.",[20,69],{},[23,71,73],{"id":72},"why-error-correction-matters-for-custom-qr-codes","Why Error Correction Matters for Custom QR Codes",[75,76,77,87,93],"ul",{},[31,78,79,82,83,86],{},[13,80,81],{},"Brand Logo Integration:"," To place a company logo in the center of a QR code, you must obscure the central modules of the code. Using ",[13,84,85],{},"Level H"," error correction ensures the rest of the code retains enough redundant data paths to remain 100% scannable.",[31,88,89,92],{},[13,90,91],{},"Physical Durability:"," QR codes printed on outdoor billboards, tables, packaging, or wristbands are exposed to weathering, tearing, and smudging. Higher error correction levels prevent these physical issues from breaking the code.",[31,94,95,98],{},[13,96,97],{},"Optimizing Scan Distance:"," Lower error correction levels (like Level L) have simpler visual grids, which can sometimes be scanned from further away compared to dense Level H codes under identical lighting conditions.",[20,100],{},[23,102,104],{"id":103},"generate-high-scannability-qr-codes","Generate High-Scannability QR Codes",[10,106,107],{},"Create customized QR codes on QR Zam with configurable error correction levels and seamless logo integration.",[109,110],"dynamic-cta",{},{"title":112,"searchDepth":113,"depth":113,"links":114},"",2,[115,116,117],{"id":25,"depth":113,"text":26},{"id":72,"depth":113,"text":73},{"id":103,"depth":113,"text":104},"QR Code Technology","Learn About Error Correction","Error Correction Level is a capability of QR codes that allows them to remain scannable even if they are dirty, damaged, or partially covered, using Reed-Solomon codes.","md",{},true,"\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Ferror-correction-level",[126,127],"static-qr-code","vector-qr-code",{"title":5,"description":120},"i18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Ferror-correction-level","E9G4gjU9kZMQ7Wh42SxLLvHNya1eoufrVLfapz5r3zw",[132,265],{"id":133,"title":134,"body":135,"category":253,"cta":254,"description":255,"extension":121,"meta":256,"navigation":123,"path":257,"related":258,"seo":262,"stem":263,"__hash__":264},"glossary\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fstatic-qr-code.md","Static QR Code",{"type":7,"value":136,"toc":247},[137,143,146,148,152,155,169,172,174,178,204,206,210,236,238,242,245],[10,138,139,140,142],{},"A ",[13,141,134],{}," is a traditional quick response code that encodes data directly into its visual pattern. Because the information is hardcoded into the modules (the black and white squares), it cannot be modified, edited, or redirected after creation. If the target URL changes or contains a typo, the physical QR code becomes obsolete and must be regenerated and reprinted.",[10,144,145],{},"Static QR codes do not route through an intermediary server, meaning they cannot collect scan analytics or track user statistics. However, they are free, never expire, and function completely offline for use cases like Wi-Fi network sharing or simple text display.",[20,147],{},[23,149,151],{"id":150},"how-static-qr-codes-work","How Static QR Codes Work",[10,153,154],{},"When a user scans a static QR code:",[28,156,157,163],{},[31,158,159,162],{},[13,160,161],{},"Direct Decryption:"," The camera app decrypts the visual matrix directly on the mobile device.",[31,164,165,168],{},[13,166,167],{},"Instant Action:"," The device performs the action encoded in the matrix (e.g., launching a Wi-Fi connection, saving contact details, or opening a website) without calling a redirection server.",[10,170,171],{},"Because no server lookup is required, static QR codes work offline and will function indefinitely as long as the printed code remains undamaged.",[20,173],{},[23,175,177],{"id":176},"key-benefits-of-static-qr-codes","Key Benefits of Static QR Codes",[75,179,180,186,192,198],{},[31,181,182,185],{},[13,183,184],{},"Permanent & Free:"," Never expire and require no subscription or maintenance.",[31,187,188,191],{},[13,189,190],{},"Offline Functionality:"," Work without internet connectivity for applications like static text, SMS templates, or local configuration.",[31,193,194,197],{},[13,195,196],{},"Zero Latency:"," Opens target actions instantly on-device with no redirect delay.",[31,199,200,203],{},[13,201,202],{},"Privacy Friendly:"," Scans are processed entirely on the user's phone, with no data recorded on remote servers.",[20,205],{},[23,207,209],{"id":208},"common-use-cases","Common Use Cases",[75,211,212,218,224,230],{},[31,213,214,217],{},[13,215,216],{},"Wi-Fi Credentials:"," Allow guests to scan and join a local Wi-Fi network automatically.",[31,219,220,223],{},[13,221,222],{},"vCards:"," Exchange personal contact details instantly.",[31,225,226,229],{},[13,227,228],{},"Email & SMS Templates:"," Pre-fill recipient addresses, subject lines, and messages for quick messaging.",[31,231,232,235],{},[13,233,234],{},"Plain Text:"," Display instructions, Serial Numbers, or simple text notes.",[20,237],{},[23,239,241],{"id":240},"try-generating-a-static-link-qr-code","Try Generating a Static Link QR Code",[10,243,244],{},"Enter a destination link below to generate a static QR code. Remember, once printed, this link cannot be changed! For editable links and scan tracking, choose a Dynamic QR Code instead.",[109,246],{},{"title":112,"searchDepth":113,"depth":113,"links":248},[249,250,251,252],{"id":150,"depth":113,"text":151},{"id":176,"depth":113,"text":177},{"id":208,"depth":113,"text":209},{"id":240,"depth":113,"text":241},"QR Code Types","Generate a Static QR Code","A Static QR Code is a quick response code where the target data is hardcoded directly into the barcode pattern, making it permanent and unchangeable once generated.",{},"\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fstatic-qr-code",[259,260,261],"dynamic-qr-code","wifi-qr-code","vcard-qr-code",{"title":134,"description":255},"i18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fstatic-qr-code","hQ6JnkHBc6fvIG-lM7jkFMzKSOaPygIVnUSQOE8EF28",{"id":266,"title":267,"body":268,"category":424,"cta":425,"description":426,"extension":121,"meta":427,"navigation":123,"path":428,"related":429,"seo":432,"stem":433,"__hash__":434},"glossary\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fvector-qr-code.md","Vector QR Code (SVG)",{"type":7,"value":269,"toc":419},[270,275,278,280,284,373,375,379,408,410,414,417],[10,271,139,272,274],{},[13,273,267],{}," is a QR code saved in a vector graphics format—most commonly SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), EPS, or PDF. Unlike raster formats (like PNG or JPEG) which are made of pixels, vector graphics are defined by mathematical formulas representing lines, points, and curves.",[10,276,277],{},"This distinction makes vector formats the industry standard for professional printing. A vector QR code can be scaled to the size of a giant billboard or reduced to a tiny business card without any blurriness or loss of detail, ensuring it remains fully scannable.",[20,279],{},[23,281,283],{"id":282},"vector-vs-raster-formats-for-qr-codes","Vector vs. Raster Formats for QR Codes",[285,286,287,304],"table",{},[288,289,290],"thead",{},[291,292,293,298,301],"tr",{},[294,295,297],"th",{"align":296},"left","Characteristic",[294,299,300],{"align":296},"Vector Format (SVG \u002F PDF \u002F EPS)",[294,302,303],{"align":296},"Raster Format (PNG \u002F JPG \u002F WebP)",[305,306,307,321,334,347,360],"tbody",{},[291,308,309,315,318],{},[310,311,312],"td",{"align":296},[13,313,314],{},"Scalability",[310,316,317],{"align":296},"Infinite (no loss of detail)",[310,319,320],{"align":296},"Limited (becomes pixelated)",[291,322,323,328,331],{},[310,324,325],{"align":296},[13,326,327],{},"Print Quality",[310,329,330],{"align":296},"Crisp, sharp edges",[310,332,333],{"align":296},"Can become blurry in print",[291,335,336,341,344],{},[310,337,338],{"align":296},[13,339,340],{},"File Editing",[310,342,343],{"align":296},"Fully editable in Illustrator",[310,345,346],{"align":296},"Hard to edit path structures",[291,348,349,354,357],{},[310,350,351],{"align":296},[13,352,353],{},"File Size",[310,355,356],{"align":296},"Small (text-based paths)",[310,358,359],{"align":296},"Larger for high resolutions",[291,361,362,367,370],{},[310,363,364],{"align":296},[13,365,366],{},"Best Used For",[310,368,369],{"align":296},"Packaging, billboards, design",[310,371,372],{"align":296},"Websites, emails, digital use",[20,374],{},[23,376,378],{"id":377},"why-vector-formats-are-crucial-for-printing","Why Vector Formats are Crucial for Printing",[75,380,381,387,393],{},[31,382,383,386],{},[13,384,385],{},"Scannability Guarantee:"," QR code scanners rely on detecting clean, sharp contrast borders between dark and light modules. If a raster image is resized and becomes blurry or pixelated, the edges smudge, leading to scan failures.",[31,388,389,392],{},[13,390,391],{},"Design Flexibility:"," Design agencies and print shops can import SVG QR codes directly into layout software (like Adobe Illustrator or Figma) to adjust colors, align branding elements, and incorporate custom frames.",[31,394,395,398,399,403,404,407],{},[13,396,397],{},"Small File Footprint:"," Because SVG files are written in XML code (e.g., ",[400,401,402],"code",{},"\u003Crect>"," and ",[400,405,406],{},"\u003Cpath>","), they take up only a fraction of the storage space required by high-resolution PNGs.",[20,409],{},[23,411,413],{"id":412},"download-print-ready-vector-qr-codes","Download Print-Ready Vector QR Codes",[10,415,416],{},"Create a dynamic QR code on QR Zam to export your codes in high-resolution, print-ready SVG and PDF vector formats.",[109,418],{},{"title":112,"searchDepth":113,"depth":113,"links":420},[421,422,423],{"id":282,"depth":113,"text":283},{"id":377,"depth":113,"text":378},{"id":412,"depth":113,"text":413},"Design & Customization","Generate Vector QR Codes","A Vector QR Code (SVG) is a resolution-independent QR code format that can be scaled infinitely without losing quality, making it ideal for high-quality printing.",{},"\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fvector-qr-code",[430,431],"qr-code-frame","api-qr-code-generation",{"title":267,"description":426},"i18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fvector-qr-code","HNlxEvwEhzHalrGhddHXsYVNvOuAxPjNoiq04e4ONMw"]