I didn't knew that I have already a barcode reader before finding the Nokia Barcode Reader in the Nokia Catalogs , while classic barcode readers cost . The application is available for free and allow to scan 2D Barcodes such QRCode and DataMatrix directly from your mobile phone, most of the codes contain short amount of data such as an URL. The main driver to use barcodes reader is the easiness of scanning codes compared to typing in a web address with a mobile phone.

Nokia Barcode Reader

How to generate QR Code

So I started by looking for a way to generate QRCodes, because I find it more advanced and professional, especially that it allow to store the highest amount of data compared to all others standards. For that I written OpenQRCode , a free QR Code generator that you can use yourself and generate your own QRCode with your name, URL, email, mobile number, ... you can enter any information you want and generate a PNG that you can use it for print or simply as a badge in your website. The one page generator is intuitive, I don't think it need further explanation on how to use it.

Open QR Code

Scan your QRCodes

Beside the Nokia Barcode Reader, I have found another software Kaywa Barcode Reader . It does the same thing but you might find supported mobile where Nokia doesn't provide support yet for their software. Install the scanner on your Mobile, then you can scan using your camera. Very easy and intuitive without any other hardware or software.

I find it pretty interesting for businesses looking for great solution that doesn't cost nothing to manage their stock. All what you need is your mobile phone, with a Barcode Scanner software installer, then you can use our free generator.

Hope this was helpful.