qikQR

QR, short for Quick Response, is not a new technology, and most of people already know what they're used for. QR codes are probably one of the easiest and fastest ways of "transferring" a piece of information from a form of transitory media directly to our cell phones.

As its name suggests, qikQR is a desktop app created to help you generate instant QR codes. It's available for Windows and Linux, it's open-source, and it's built entirely with web technologies (such as Electron, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).

Getting to grips with the app is quite straightforward, as you only have to run it on your computer and enter the designated keyword. Based on the keyword, the app creates a QR code that can be exported to the desktop, or any other location on your computer, to formats such as JPG, JPEG, and PNG.

By accessing the Setting section, you are provided with various error correction options. For example, you can choose between three options: High, Quality, and Mid.

You are provided with the option of choosing the basic color for your QR codes (White, Blue, Yellow, Red, and Black), as well as for the QR's background (the same colors are available). Last but not least, before you export the QR code, you can also tweak its dimension. The app allows you to add a custom height/width ration (expressed in pixels).

To download/export the QR code, simply click the generated picture in the app's GUI.

To conclude, despite its minimalist nature, qikQR is a well-designed and potentially useful app that should come in handy to users who want a non-obtrusive and efficient way of generating QR codes. It takes no skill to use, and it offers enough customization options to be worth your while.