Real-World Use Cases
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Events & Conferences
Conference Badges & Tickets
A tech conference with 500 attendees needs unique QR codes for check-in and access control.
What they generated:
- • 500 unique QR codes linking to attendee profiles
- • Each code contains: Name, Company, Ticket Type, Session Access
- • Printed on name badges for quick scanning at entry
Example CSV Data (first 3 rows):
| Name | Company | Ticket Type | Session Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith | TechCorp Inc | VIP | All Sessions |
| Sarah Johnson | InnovateLabs | Standard | Main Track |
| Michael Chen | DataSystems | VIP | All Sessions |
Time saved:
Generated all 500 codes in 2 minutes instead of 6+ hours of manual work
📋 Step-by-Step Guide:
- 1.Download the example CSV template above and populate it with your attendee data
- 2.Go to Generator page and upload your CSV file
- 3.Select "Text" or "URL" as QR code type (depending on whether you want embedded data or a link)
- 4.Map CSV columns: Set "Name" column to generate QR code content
- 5.Customize: Choose size (300x300px recommended for badges), add your brand colors
- 6.Click "Generate All" → Download ZIP → Print on badge sheets (Avery 5395 works great)
Retail & Products
Product Label Printing
A small retail business launching 200 new products needs barcodes for inventory and point-of-sale systems.
What they generated:
- • 200 UPC-A barcodes for product SKUs
- • Custom sizing for 2" x 1" label sheets
- • Matched company brand colors
Example CSV Data (first 3 rows):
| Product Name | SKU | UPC Code | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Green Tea | TEA-001 | 012345678905 | $12.99 |
| Whole Bean Coffee | COF-002 | 012345678912 | $15.99 |
| Artisan Pasta | PAS-003 | 012345678929 | $8.99 |
Result:
Integrated seamlessly with POS system. No manual barcode entry required.
📋 Step-by-Step Guide:
- 1.Prepare CSV with columns: Product Name, SKU, UPC Code (12 digits), Price
- 2.Upload CSV to Generator and select "UPC-A" as barcode type
- 3.Map "UPC Code" column as the barcode data source
- 4.Set dimensions: 2" width x 1" height (standard label size)
- 5.Export as PNG (300 DPI) for high-quality printing
- 6.Test scan a few barcodes before printing all labels
Inventory Tracking
Warehouse Asset Management
A warehouse needs to label 800 items for tracking location, maintenance, and ownership.
What they generated:
- • 800 QR codes linking to internal asset database
- • Each code contains: Asset ID, Location, Last Service Date
- • Waterproof label format for industrial use
Example CSV Data (first 3 rows):
| Asset ID | Asset Type | Location | Last Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH-0001 | Forklift | Zone A - Row 5 | 2024-10-15 |
| WH-0002 | Pallet Jack | Zone B - Row 2 | 2024-11-01 |
| WH-0003 | Scanner | Zone A - Station 1 | 2024-09-20 |
Benefit:
Workers can scan any item with a phone to instantly see its status and history
📋 Step-by-Step Guide:
- 1.Export asset list from your management system or create CSV manually
- 2.Include columns: Asset ID, Type, Location, Service Date, Database URL
- 3.Upload to Generator, select "URL" QR code type
- 4.Map "Database URL" column (e.g., https://yoursystem.com/assets/WH-0001)
- 5.Set high error correction (Level H) for durability in harsh environments
- 6.Print on waterproof label paper for long-lasting industrial use
Marketing
Multi-Location Campaign
A restaurant chain runs a promotion across 50 locations, each with unique tracking URLs.
What they generated:
- • 50 QR codes for promotional flyers (one per location)
- • Each code links to landing page with location-specific UTM parameters
- • Identical design for brand consistency
Example CSV Data (first 3 rows):
| Location | City | Campaign URL |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Branch | New York, NY | ...utm_content=downtown-ny |
| Midtown Branch | New York, NY | ...utm_content=midtown-ny |
| Brooklyn Branch | Brooklyn, NY | ...utm_content=brooklyn-ny |
Result:
Tracked which locations drove most engagement and ROI per location
📋 Step-by-Step Guide:
- 1.Create CSV with: Location Name, City, Campaign Landing Page URL
- 2.Add UTM parameters to each URL for tracking (utm_source=qr, utm_campaign=spring2025)
- 3.Upload CSV, select "URL" QR code type on Generator page
- 4.Map "Campaign URL" column as QR code data
- 5.Brand your codes: Use company colors and add logo for brand recognition
- 6.Download and distribute to each location for printing on flyers/posters
Education
Library Book Tracking
A university library needs to catalog 1,000 new books with QR codes for digital checkout system.
What they generated:
- • 1,000 QR codes linked to library management system
- • Each code contains: ISBN, Title, Location, Availability Status
- • Small format for inside book covers
Example CSV Data (first 3 rows):
| ISBN | Title | Author | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 978-0-123456-78-9 | Intro to Algorithms | Thomas Cormen | CS - Shelf A4 |
| 978-0-234567-89-0 | Clean Code | Robert Martin | CS - Shelf B2 |
| 978-0-345678-90-1 | Design Patterns | Gang of Four | CS - Shelf B5 |
Benefit:
Students scan codes with phones to instantly check out books. No staff needed.
📋 Step-by-Step Guide:
- 1.Export book catalog from library system (ISBN, Title, Author, Location)
- 2.Add a URL column pointing to your library checkout system per book
- 3.Upload to Generator, select "URL" QR code type
- 4.Map the URL column (e.g., https://library.edu/checkout?isbn=978-0-123456-78-9)
- 5.Choose small size (1" x 1") to fit inside book covers
- 6.Print on adhesive label sheets and apply to inside covers of books