Overview
The goQR.me QR Code API is a straightforward REST service for generating and decoding QR codes — you can produce a QR image from any text or URL with a single GET request and receive a PNG back, or POST an image to decode its contents. No authentication is required, and the API has been reliably available for years, making it a solid choice for quick integrations. It supports data types such as URLs, vCard, SMS, and WiFi configuration strings.
Beginner Tip
No API key needed — simply call https://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?size=150x150&data=YourTextHere in your browser or as an img src and you will see a QR code instantly. Start with a URL as the data value, then try other data types like vCard or WiFi once comfortable. Adjust the size parameter (e.g., 200x200) to control output resolution.
Available Data
The kind of data this API exposes, based on its documentation. We could not call the endpoint to confirm the exact field names.
Example Response
Illustrative shape only — we were not able to call this endpoint (it requires credentials or exposes no public sample URL), so the fields below show the kind of data this API returns rather than a recorded response.
{
"image_url": "https://api.example.com/qr/abc123.png",
"data": "https://example.com",
"format": "png",
"size": "300x300"
} Field Reference
(binary image) PNG image of the generated QR code returned directly in the response body; use as an img src or save to disk Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "https://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?size=150x150&data=https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Metadata Score Breakdown
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