Plain Text
Encodes arbitrary text content that is displayed to the user upon scanning. Unlike URL QR codes, plain text does not trigger a browser — the scanner simply shows the decoded string, making it suitable for short messages, serial numbers, or any unstructured data.
Plain Text
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