How to Create Batch QR Codes Using API: A Step-by-Step Guide

For businesses that need to generate QR codes in batches exclusively for their apps or websites, QR code API is the way forward, opening up a path of opportunities to upscale and kick-start their marketing strategies and brand-building initiatives.

What is QR Code API?

QR Code API is an application programming interface that you can integrate into your website or application to create numerous, custom QR codes of your choice.

From employee ID generation to product packaging and many more, incorporating QR code API can help you drastically reduce manual effort and easily cross off every task on your checklist.

5 quick & easy steps on how to create batch QR codes through the Uniqode API

Step 1: Get your authorization token

On your Uniqode dashboard, click on your name at the top right corner of your screen, select Account, and get your authorization token.

Step 2: Select the type of QR code

Select the type of QR code you want to create in bulk. The different types of bulk QR codes are:

Please note that currently, the QR code API is limited to creating static bulk QR codes.

To create dynamic QR codes in bulk, you can do so using our Zapier integration.

Step 3: Create a CSV file

Create a CSV file that contains all your batch QR code data. One CSV file can contain up to 100 entries to create 100 QR codes. If you wish to create more, you can repeat the process after downloading the zipped file.

To understand which data format to follow, here’s a sample CSV file of batch website QR codes.

Step 4: Create your batch QR code collection

For this step, you’ll need the help of a developer to create your batch QR code collection via the API. You can find one on the freelance platform or opt for IT outsourcing of certain tasks. You can resort to platforms like Gigster, which offer a wide pool of skilled developers on a project-basis. There are also many Gigster alternatives to explore and find the right developer for your needs.

Pass the CSV file along with the design attributes, authorization token, and other fields such as QR code type and name of the bulk QR code collection through the cURL request. You can customize the design by modifying the attributes of the bulk QR code object.

Here’s an example of a cURL request and its response:

cURL request:

Response:

Check out our QR code API for more information.

Step 5: Download your batch QR code file

You can now download your batch QR code collection using the link from the ‘storage_url’ field (refer to the cURL response image above).

You’ll get a zipped file of your batch QR codes in four formats: PNG, JPEG, PDF, and SVG.

You can also check out: How to create QR Codes in batches from an Excel sheet

4 benefits of batch QR code API for websites and apps

#1. Automation

You can automate the generation and updation of batch QR Codes with the integration of a robust batch QR code API with your website or app. This process is especially beneficial for app developers using no-code tools as it makes it easier to implement and manage QR Code functionality. Automate your marketing workflows and become more action-efficient.

#2. Creation of multiple types of batch QR codes

With a suitable QR code API, you can create multiple types of batch QR codes to match your campaign requirements, be it location-based landing pages or employee vCard QR code for your agency.

Uniqode’s bulk QR code generator offers the following types of batch QR codes:

Website

Phone

vCard

Plain Text

#3. Scalability

As your business expands, so will the demand for more QR codes. You can use batch QR code API to generate as many QR codes as you need for a variety of use cases. It’s a highly scalable and reliable solution for your business and can help you achieve a better ROI.

#4. Flexible customization

Batch QR code API also lets you customize your QR codes the way you want. Besides the color and logo, Uniqode’s QR code API lets you also customize the following:

QR code eyes

QR code pattern

Background color and image of the QR code

QR code frame

Color gradient for all of the above

This is a crucial benefit since you have the ability to set your brand tone across your batch QR codes – right from the color scheme to the logo. Brand representation plays a huge role in acquiring more customers.

As mentioned by Forbes, a report by Looka.com indicates that:

“Consistent brand presentation across all platforms increases revenue by up to 23 percent.”

Use Uniqode’s QR code API to generate batch QR codes

From branding campaigns to fostering customer loyalty, Uniqode’s QR code API lets you generate an unlimited number of customized batch QR codes to cater to your every need. It’s a sturdy and efficient solution that can help you bridge the gap between offline and online marketing, hassle-free.

Author Details

Nidhi Singh

Nidhi is a content marketer at Uniqode, where she explores the phygital world one scan at a time. When she’s not praying to the SERP gods to get her content noticed, you’ll find her teaming up with product folks to decode the tech behind QR Codes and exploring fresh use cases for these tiny squares and circles. She also lives for customer conversations and goes full detective mode on Reddit, uncovering insights like she’s working on a true crime case. She scans every QR Code she finds, analyzing the tech behind them and critiquing campaigns (yep, Taylor Swift’s included). If you’re curious about what QR Codes can do (spoiler: they can do SO much), she’s your go-to guide for understanding their full potential.

nidhi.s@uniqode.com