How to create your own QR Codes with an Android Phone

Most of us know what QR Codes (or matrix barcodes) are and might have seen one around somewhere, its cool how it works, you just scan it with your smart phone and it takes you to a website, email address or location embedded in it. QR Codes has become so common that many businesses and individuals has started encoding their own information.

Good news is you can also encode your own information in a QR Code too, all you need is an app and an Android Phone.

Ok less talking already, let me quickly show you how.


How to create your own QR Codes with an Android Phone

1. Search for "Barcode generator/reader" in Play store and click the one made by LADVAN APPS. 

2. Click Install and click Open when when its done.

3. Click on the drop down menu that says "text" in the Barcode app and select the type of information you want to embed in your barcode. I choose url in mine so it will lead to a website.

4. Type your site in the textbox and click on "Generate".

5. Click on save to save your Barcode or share it with friends.

Thats all on creating your own barcode, hope it was explanatory enough. If you need further help or any questions please use the comment section below.