# Please recommend me a good FOSS QR code generator

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/please-recommend-me-a-good-foss-qr-code-generator/37013
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2026-04-09T19:17:14Z
**Posts:** 12

## Post 1 by @PurpleDime — 2026-04-09T19:17:14Z

Ideally I am looking for something cross-platform (web/Android/iOS), but I will settle for separate services if they are good and trustworthy. Although I have never needed a QR code generator, I just realized an extremely helpful use for it, hence now I need one.

I found this one by OpenSourceToolkit which is web based:

> **[QR Code Generator - Create Custom QR Codes | OpenSource Toolkit](https://opensourcetoolkit.com/qr-generator)**
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> Generate QR codes for text, URLs, WiFi, contacts, and more. Customize colors, size, and error correction. Download as PNG with real-time preview.

**Can I trust it?**

I’m just asking for recommendations from the community because I want to make sure the generator I use is trustworthy, as I will be using it under unique circumstances to share passwords and other types of very sensitive information.

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## Post 2 by @fiqiluvo.epileto — 2026-04-09T19:47:56Z

I use Barcode Scanner from F-Droid. it’s really useful.

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## Post 3 by @PurpleDime — 2026-04-09T20:04:52Z

I see multiple apples when I search for “barcode scanner” on F-Droid. Which one is the one you’re recommending?

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## Post 4 by @fiqiluvo.epileto — 2026-04-09T20:14:15Z

Atharok/BarcodeScanner

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## Post 5 by @PurpleDime — 2026-04-09T21:09:19Z

Found it! Thanks. I look forward to playing with it. **I’m guessing this app is Android only?**

For those who have a web FOSS suggestion, or approve of the one I mentioned, please share.

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## Post 6 by @any1 — 2026-04-09T21:14:54Z

> **[GitHub - sharevb/it-tools: My additions (and of others) to it-tools!...](https://github.com/sharevb/it-tools)**
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> My additions (and of others) to it-tools! (Collection of handy online tools for developers, with great UX. )

[https://tools.adminforge.de/](https://tools.adminforge.de/) as an example instance

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## Post 7 by @PurpleDime — 2026-04-09T21:21:21Z

Jesus Christ! Is this all FOSS? And are you the developer?

I’m impressed!

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## Post 8 by @any1 — 2026-04-10T09:50:22Z

> [@PurpleDime](#):
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> And are you the developer?

No :sweat_smile: I just have used it in the past

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## Post 9 by @jackrm — 2026-04-10T13:10:58Z

I use the command qrencode from terminal. It’s FOSS and run on Linux, \*BSD… and on Windows and Mac.

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## Post 10 by @PurpleDime — 2026-04-10T13:28:18Z

As much as I appreciate this, I forgot to mention, NO CLI. It must be GUI.  
CLI is something I very much suck at.

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## Post 11 by @yes — 2026-04-10T15:22:14Z

> **[GitHub - lyqht/mini-qr: Create & scan cute qr codes easily 👾](https://github.com/lyqht/mini-qr)**
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> Create & scan cute qr codes easily 👾

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## Post 12 by @donutfreak — 2026-04-11T07:17:55Z

Here’s one that runs completely in your browser: [https://justaqrcode.com/](https://justaqrcode.com/)

You can download the page and load it locally.

And the 2023 announcement post about it: [Gabe Schuyler: "Announcing: https://justaqrcode.com. Tired of "f…" - Infosec Exchange](https://infosec.exchange/@gabe_sky/114558396307371647)