Automate your QR Code creation with our API

Create static & dynamic QR Codes wherever you want in terms of seconds.

Most of our users generate their QR Codes in black and white. It's more professional for official and personal use. Anyway, with our API you can create QR Codes with the design and color you want.

Examples of QR Codes generated with our API

Example of plain QR Code design

Request Method:

POST

Request URL:

https://api.qr.io/v1/create

Request Parameters:

All Parameters need to be send as JSON object in the request body.

{
"apikey":"YOUR_API_KEY",
"data":"https://qr.io",
"transparent":"on",
"frontcolor":"#000000",
"marker_out_color":"#000000",
"marker_in_color":"#000000",
"pattern":"default",
"marker":"default",
"marker_in":"default",
"optionlogo":"none"
}

Outcome:

Example of QR Code with colors

Request Method:

POST

Request URL:

https://api.qr.io/v1/create

Request Parameters:

All Parameters need to be send as JSON object in the request body.

{
"apikey":"YOUR_API_KEY",
"data":"https://qr.io",
"qrtype":"static",
"title":"NAME OF YOUR QR CODE",
"transparent":"off",
"backcolor":"#033895",
"frontcolor":"#ffffff",
"marker_out_color":"#669df4",
"marker_in_color":"#669df4",
"pattern":"oriental",
"marker":"flower",
"marker_in":"circle",
"optionlogo":"IMAGE_IN_BASE64"
}

Outcome:

Example of QR Code with frames

Request Method:

POST

Request URL:

https://api.qr.io/v1/create

Request Parameters:

All Parameters need to be send as JSON object in the request body.

{
"apikey":"YOUR_API_KEY",
"data":"https://qr.io",
"qrtype":"static",
"title":"NAME OF YOUR QR CODE",
"transparent":"off",
"backcolor":"#ffffff",
"frontcolor":"#e26463",
"marker_out_color":"#3b0001",
"marker_in_color":"#3b0001",
"pattern":"ellipse",
"marker":"sdoz",
"marker_in":"sdoz",
"optionlogo":"none",
"outer_frame":"balloon-top",
"framelabel":"SCAN ME",
"label_font":"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif",
"custom_frame_color":"on",
"framecolor":"#3b0001"
}

Outcome:

Main Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
apikey	String	Essential	Get it from your account settings.
data	String	Essential	What you like to encode (e.g. URL or Plain Text).
title	String	Optional	Title / Name of your QR Code.
folderid	Number	Optional	Organize your QR Codes inside your folders.

Color & Shape Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
transparent	String	off	Set 'on' if you want background to be transparent. Otherwise, set 'off' and choose background color below.
backcolor	String	#FFFFFF	Background color of your QR Code.
frontcolor	String	#000000	Color of the QR Code dots.
gradient	String	off	Set 'on' if you want the color of the dots to be a gradient. Otherwise, set 'off'.
radial	String	off	Set 'on' if you want the color of the dots to be a radial gradient. Otherwise, set 'off'.
gradient_color	String	#000000	Choose a color if you set 'yes' on gradient parameter.
marker_out_color	String	#000000	Color of the outside-corners marker.
marker_in_color	String	#000000	Color of the inside-corners marker.
pattern	String	default	default circle star diamond sparkle danger cross plus x heart shake blob special-circle-orizz special-circle-vert special-circle special-diamond ribbon oriental ellipse
marker	String	default	default flurry sdoz drop_in drop dropeye dropeyeleft dropeyeleaf dropeyeright squarecircle circle rounded flower flower_in leaf
marker_in	String	default	default flurry sdoz drop_in drop dropeye circle rounded sun star diamond danger cross plus x heart
optionlogo	String	none	/images/watermarks/01-link-b.png /images/watermarks/02-location.png /images/watermarks/03-email.png /images/watermarks/04-whatsapp.png /images/watermarks/05-wifi.png /images/watermarks/06-vcard.png /images/watermarks/07-paypal.png /images/watermarks/08-btc.png
no_logo_bg	String	off	Set 'on' if you want no background behind your logo. Otherwise, set 'off'.

Frame Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
outer_frame	String	none	bottom top balloon-bottom balloon-top ribbon-bottom ribbon-top phone cine
framelabel	String	SCAN ME	The text you want the frame to say.
label_font	String	Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif	Font of framelabel. Choose between: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif - 'Times New Roman', Times, serif - 'Courier New', Courier, monospace.
custom_frame_color	String	off	Set 'on' if you want to customize the background color of your frame. Otherwise, set 'off'.
framecolor	String	#000000	Background color of your frame.

How to delete QR Codes using our API.

Get the QR ID of the QR Code you want to delete.

Request Method:

POST

Request URL:

https://api.qr.io/v1/delete

Request Parameters:

All Parameters need to be send as JSON object in the request body.

{
"apikey":"YOUR_API_KEY",
"qrid":"YOUR_QR_ID"
}

Want to see all of your QR Codes in one place?

Use our List API and you will get all of your QR Codes listed in one place. Increase 'pagination' number if you have more than a 100 QR Codes in total. Only 100 QR Codes are displayed per page.

Request Method:

POST

Request URL:

https://api.qr.io/v1/list

Request Parameters:

All Parameters need to be send as JSON object in the request body.

{
"apikey":"YOUR_API_KEY",
"pagination":"1"
}

How many requests can I do?

You have 2,000 requests every month. If you need more, please contact us.

Do I get the same QR Code designs of the manual generator from the API?

Yes! you can generate QR Codes with the API as well as manually in the main page generator.

Is the API free?

The API is not free, you will need to upgrade your account to any plan and you will have access to it.

What response do I get after generating the QR Codes with request POST?

You will get a json response with your svg file and QR ID. You can save that data personally if you need. Anyways, every QR Code generated will be stored in your account.

Where are the QR Codes generated with the API stored?

Every QR Code generated will be stored in your account.

Can I delete QR Codes with the API?

Yes, you just need the QR ID of the QR Code you want to delete.

Need more requests?

Please contact us if you need more requests per day for individual or commercial use.