Create a Version 1 QR Code

This tool creates a Version 1 QR code using the optimal encoding, error level values and mask.

The maximum length of text allowed for a version 1 QR code is:

  • 41 numeric characters
  • 25 alphanumeric character
  • 17 binary characters (or fewer if the characters are represented using more that one byte).

If the text entered is too long for the encoding, the text will be truncated to allow it to fit.

Enter the text that you want to create a version 1 QR code for.

Text:

Once the QR code has been created, the following information is provided about each step of the process and the different elements involved in creating a QR code.

  • The encoding of each character
  • The calculation used to create the error codes
  • The data placement within the QR code
  • The application of the mask pattern on the data
  • The creation of the information bits