Asset Tag Generator: What is the difference between QR code and barcode asset tags?

Q: What is the difference between QR code and barcode asset tags?

A QR code holds links and text and is convenient for phone scanning. A linear barcode such as Code 128 is useful for short asset IDs and barcode scanners. Use the linked barcode generator if you need linear barcodes.

Choose the code for the scanning workflow

QR codes are a practical choice for URLs and phone cameras. Linear barcodes such as Code 128 and Code 39 are useful for short asset IDs read by compatible scanners. An ID barcode identifies an item; the connected software decides how to look it up.

For long links or non-ASCII content, use the QR generator. For short internal IDs and a barcode scanner, use the barcode generator. Both tools let you add visible text and branding, so staff can identify a label even when a scanner is unavailable.

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Use your own IDs, optional company branding and the label dimensions you plan to print. The free tool generates your labels in your browser.

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