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How to create a qr code for a link without online tool?
If you're comfortable with the terminal, you can use a command-line tool called qrencode, which is free and open source. Using Command-Line Tools is a practical approach if you want to create a QR code for a link. These tools allow you to generate QR codes quickly and efficiently directly from your terminal or command prompt, which is especially useful for automation or scripting purposes.
Steps to install and use qrencode:
1. Install Homebrew:
Open Terminal and run:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https/raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
2. Install qrencode:
In Terminal, run:
brew install qrencode
3. Create a QR code for a link:
Use the command:
qrencode -o myqrcode.png "https//yourwebsite.com"
Replace "https//yourwebsite.com" with your actual URL. This creates a PNG image file (myqrcode.png) with the QR code.
4. Use the QR code:Locate the saved image and use it as needed.