How to use: QR Code Validator
QR Code Validator is a free online qr tool that check a payload before you print it: capacity at the chosen error correction level, URL/email/Wi-Fi/vCard/geo/Bitcoin/Ethereum/UPI/JSON format, unsafe schemes and scannability risks instantly in your browser. Paste your data, adjust the options and get the result in real time — no installation, no sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
Description
Check a payload before you print it: capacity at the chosen error correction level, URL/email/Wi-Fi/vCard/geo/Bitcoin/Ethereum/UPI/JSON format, unsafe schemes and scannability risks.
- qr
- Because everything is computed client-side, QR Code Validator is safe to use with sensitive data such as API keys, tokens or private logs.
How to use
Using QR Code Validator takes three steps:
- Paste your data into the input box (or load the example).
- Configure the options to match your target format or scenario.
- Copy, download or inspect the output — it updates live as you type.
Run
Examples
Reports capacity usage at the chosen error correction level, the resulting version, and any format or scannability problems.
Input
https://www.26173.com/en/
Output
Result: VALID Payload bytes : 25 (UTF-8) Detected type : URL EC level : M Max capacity : 2331 bytes (version 40, byte mode) Capacity used : 1.1% Encodes to : version 2, 25×25 modules No issues found.
This output was produced by actually running the tool, not written by hand.
Use cases
Common situations where QR Code Validator helps:
- Check a payload before you print it: capacity at the chosen error correction level, URL/email/Wi-Fi/vCard/geo/Bitcoin/Ethereum/UPI/JSON format, unsafe schemes and scannability risks.
Parameters
| key | Options | type | allowed | default | QR Code Validator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ec | Target error correction | select | M (M ≈ 15%), L (L ≈ 7%), Q (Q ≈ 25%), H (H ≈ 30%) | — | M |
Input: text · Output: text · live update while typing: ✓
FAQ
What is QR Code Validator?
QR Code Validator check a payload before you print it: capacity at the chosen error correction level, URL/email/Wi-Fi/vCard/geo/Bitcoin/Ethereum/UPI/JSON format, unsafe schemes and scannability risks. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data stays private.
Is QR Code Validator free to use?
Yes. QR Code Validator is free, unlimited and works without registration or installation.
Does my data get uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.
Good to know
- Everything runs client-side, so extremely large inputs are limited by your browser tab’s memory rather than by a server upload limit.