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qrencode

qrencode is a command line tool used for generating QR codes. It supports various formats for generating QR codes, including ASCII art, PNG, EPS, SVG, ANSI, and XPM. The tool allows you to encode various types of data into QR codes, including text, URLs, contact information, calendar events, and more. You can control the size and error correction level of the QR code through command line options. It provides additional options for customizing the appearance of QR codes, such as changing the background color, foreground color, border size, and border color. Multiple QR codes can be generated at once through batch processing, which saves time and effort. qrencode offers multi-platform support, allowing you to use it on various operating systems like Linux, macOS, and Windows. It can generate high-quality QR codes with high resolution, ensuring clarity and readability. The tool is lightweight, which means it doesn't consume excessive system resources, making it efficient and fast. qrencode is an open-source software, available under the GNU General Public License, allowing users to modify and distribute it freely.

List of commands for qrencode:

  • qrencode:tldr:891b7 qrencode: Convert an input file to a QR code and save to an output file.
    $ qrencode -o ${path-to-output_file-png} -r ${path-to-input_file}
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  • qrencode:tldr:ba63b qrencode: Convert a string to a QR code and print it in terminal.
    $ qrencode -t ansiutf8 ${string}
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  • qrencode:tldr:e3515 qrencode: Convert a string to a QR code and save to an output file.
    $ qrencode -o ${path-to-output_file-png} ${string}
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