Business & Marketing

QRCode.ing

QR codes don't need to be boring black squares anymore

45 views

Visit qrcode.ing

QR codes don't need to be boring black squares anymore. QRCode.ing grabs standard QR codes and slaps animated GIF backgrounds on them. This simple tweak supposedly boosts scans by 70%. Upload your own GIFs. Or grab them from Tenor's library. Either way, you get codes that actually catch eyes.

Analytics dig deeper than most generators do. Track scans by country. City. Device type. Browser. Time stamps too. Export everything to CSV when you need data elsewhere. Dynamic codes let you swap destination URLs without reprinting anything.

Picture this: a restaurant marketing manager running seasonal campaigns. They create animated QR codes for table tents — each linking to different menus that update weekly without new printing costs.

All standard QR types work here. URLs, vCard contacts, WiFi credentials, text, email, SMS, social links, file downloads, and linkpages. QRCode.ing runs on Cloudflare's edge network with 300+ locations for fast loading.

Free plan includes unlimited scans and no watermarks. You won't find details about paid plan features or limitations though. QRCode.ing claims it's the only generator supporting animated GIFs — might matter if static codes aren't cutting through campaign noise.

Over 50,000 codes generated and 5 million scans processed across 150+ countries suggest people find animated QR codes worth the effort. That 4.9 rating doesn't hurt either.

Frequently asked

7 questions

Can I upload my own animated GIFs to QRCode.ing or am I stuck with their templates?

Yeah, you can upload your own GIFs directly. If you don't have custom animations -- no worries -- just browse Tenor's built-in library instead. This way you've got complete control over how your QR code looks.

How detailed is the analytics tracking compared to other QR generators?

QRCode.ing tracks scans by country, city, device type, browser, and timestamps. You can export all this data to CSV files too. Way more geographic and technical detail than most basic QR generators give you.

What happens if I need to change where my QR code points after printing?

Dynamic codes let you swap destination URLs without reprinting anything. Just update where the code directs people through your dashboard. Works great for seasonal campaigns or rotating content.

Does QRCode.ing work for all the standard QR code types like WiFi and vCards?

Yep, it supports all standard QR types -- URLs, vCard contacts, WiFi credentials, text, email, SMS, social links, file downloads, and linkpages. The animated GIF feature works with any of these code types.

Are there any watermarks on the free plan that'll make my codes look unprofessional?

The free plan includes unlimited scans with no watermarks. Your animated QR codes won't have any QRCode.ing branding stamped on them. They don't publish details about what limitations exist on the free tier though.

How fast do the animated QR codes load when people scan them?

QRCode.ing runs on Cloudflare's edge network with 300+ locations worldwide. Your animated codes should load quickly regardless of where someone scans them. The global infrastructure helps avoid those slow loading times that frustrate users.

Is the 70% scan boost claim actually backed by real data?

QRCode.ing claims animated codes boost scans by 70% compared to static versions -- but they don't publish the methodology behind this number. With over 5 million scans processed across 150+ countries, they're definitely seeing usage. You'd need to test this yourself to verify the improvement for your specific use case.