QR code types
URL, PDF, vCard, Wi-Fi, SMS, email and more — what to pick when.
UnifiedQR supports 10 QR code types. Each type encodes different content — pick the one that matches what should happen when someone scans.
| Type | What it does |
|---|---|
| URL | Opens any website link — the most common choice |
| Opens a PDF you host anywhere (menu, brochure, guide) | |
| Multi-URL | Shows a small list of several links to choose from |
| Contact (vCard) | Saves name, phone and email straight to the phone's contacts |
| Text | Displays any plain text message |
| App | Links to your app on the App Store / Play Store |
| SMS | Opens a pre-filled text message to a number |
| Opens a pre-filled email with subject and body | |
| Phone | Starts a phone call to a number |
| Social | Opens a list of your social profiles |
Not sure? Start with URL — you can always create another code later. Every type is free to create and download.