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Chrome QR Code Generator: How to Enable & Use It to Share Pages
Here’s how to easily make the most of Chrome’s QR code extension
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
QR (Quick Response) codes are a type of barcode data that users can scan withmobile devicesto open website pages or connect with emails, phone numbers, and more besides.
QR codes are widely utilized in Japan, and they’re becoming increasingly prevalent in the West.
Google is now experimenting with a QR code generator forChrome. Users have discovered a new QR code flag setting in Google’sbrowser.
There have also been reports of the Chrome QR code generator missing, but that is easily solvable.
Quick Tip:
Why waste your time with experimental features when you can load a QR extension in Opera One in no time?
To install a QR generator or reader in Opera One, access the extension store Type QR in the search box and choose an extension to your liking. Opera One also brings you a native AI if you need more help with your QR.
Opera One
Is Google QR code generator free?
Yes, it is. All you have to do in order to get it is to head on over to the Chrome Web Store page and add it to your browser as an extension.
This extension converts your current URL or anything into a QR Code immediately, so it is extremely handy to have by your side.
It really depends where you get it from. In order for a QR code generator to be unsafe means to have it downloaded from shady, untrusted sources.
But, seeing how you are getting the one directly from Google, there shouldn’t be any reasons for you to worry about it whatsoever.
How can I enable Chrome’s QR code generator?
1. Enable the sharing page via QR code setting
2. Add the QR Code Extension to Google Chrome
How do I create a QR code for a URL in Chrome?
What can I do if the QR code is not showing in Chrome?
In order to avoid being in such a predicament, or if you already are there, be sure to select Enabled on the drop-down menu for the Enable sharing page via QR Code setting.
You should also click the Relaunch button to restart the browser. Right-click a webpage and select the Generate QR code for the page option to open the Scan QR code box shown directly below
The QR Code Extension is just one of the numerous QR add-ons for that browser. Alternatively, you can enter website URLs into QR generator web apps, such asQR Code Generator.
With those extensions and apps, you can get QR codes for text, web URLs, MP3s, emails, image galleries, PDFs, and more besides.
So, whether you are using the QR code Chrome extension, or tweaking commands inchrome://flags/#sharing-qr-code-generator, now you know how to properly do it.
For an easy way to create a QR code for this page, use the Chrome built-in QR code generator as we showed you above.
For any other questions or suggestions, reach for the comments section below.
More about the topics:Chrome Guides,Google Chrome extensions
Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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