QR Code Types

Name: TapNN QR Code Generator
Rating: 4.8 (1250 reviews)
Author: TapNN

7 QR code types for every use case. URL, vCard, WiFi, Email, Phone, Menu, and Social Media — all free to create.

URL QR Code

Link to any website, landing page, or online resource. The most common QR code type.

Data encoded: Website URL

Business cardsProduct packagingEvent posters

Create URL QR Code

vCard QR Code

Share your full contact details. Recipients save your info to their phone contacts with one tap.

Data encoded: Name, phone, email, company, title, address

Business cardsConference badgesEmail signatures

Create vCard QR Code

WiFi QR Code

Let guests connect to your WiFi by scanning — no typing passwords. Supports WPA, WPA2, and WEP.

Data encoded: Network name, password, security type

Coffee shopsHotels & AirbnbOffice guest networks

Create WiFi QR Code

Email QR Code

Open the user's email app with recipient, subject, and body pre-filled. One scan to compose.

Data encoded: Recipient, subject line, body text

Customer feedbackSupport requestsContact forms

Create Email QR Code

Phone QR Code

One scan to call. Opens the phone dialer with your number pre-filled. No manual dialling.

Data encoded: Phone number

Business cardsCustomer serviceEmergency contacts

Create Phone QR Code

Menu QR Code

Link to your digital restaurant menu. Update items and prices without reprinting the QR code.

Data encoded: Menu URL

Table-top menusWindow displaysTakeaway flyers

Create Menu QR Code

Social Media QR Code

Link to your Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, or any social profile with one scan.

Data encoded: Social profile URL

Business cardsEvent bannersProduct packaging

Create Social Media QR Code

Which Type Do I Need?

Answer one question to find the right QR code type.

Need to link to a website?URL QR Code Sharing contact details?vCard QR Code Sharing WiFi access?WiFi QR Code Want people to email you?Email QR Code Want people to call you?Phone QR Code Sharing a restaurant menu?Menu QR Code Promoting social profiles?Social Media QR Code

Feature Comparison

Feature	URL	vCard	WiFi	Email	Phone
Works offline (no internet)
Editable with Dynamic QR
Scan analytics available
Requires specific app

Frequently Asked Questions

Which QR code type is most popular?

URL QR codes are by far the most popular. They link to websites, landing pages, menus, social profiles, and virtually any online content. They're also the only type that supports dynamic editing and scan analytics with TapNN Pro.

Can I create all QR code types for free?

Yes! All 7 QR code types are available on the free plan as static QR codes. Pro adds dynamic editing and scan analytics for URL-based QR codes.

Which types support scan tracking?

Only URL-based QR codes (URL, Menu, Social Media) support scan tracking when created as dynamic QR codes with Pro. vCard, WiFi, Email, and Phone codes encode data directly and don't pass through a tracking server.

What's the difference between static and dynamic for each type?

vCard, WiFi, Email, and Phone QR codes are always static — the data is encoded directly in the pattern. URL-based types (URL, Menu, Social) can be dynamic with Pro, meaning you can change the destination and track scans.

Can I switch between QR code types after creating?

No. Each type encodes different data formats. You would need to create a new QR code of the desired type.

Create Any QR Code Type — Free

All 7 types available on the free plan. No signup required for static QR codes.