https://github.com/anastasios3/codegeneratorqr
The QR Code Generator is a Python-based application with a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to generate QR codes from URLs. This application supports various customization options, real-time preview, and the ability to save QR codes in multiple formats (PNG, SVG, PDF).
https://github.com/anastasios3/codegeneratorqr
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The QR Code Generator is a Python-based application with a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to generate QR codes from URLs. This application supports various customization options, real-time preview, and the ability to save QR codes in multiple formats (PNG, SVG, PDF).
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/anastasios3/codegeneratorqr
- Owner: Anastasios3
- Created: 2024-05-22T09:08:27.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-05-23T17:34:30.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-17T17:19:11.456Z (over 1 year ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 25.4 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# codeGeneratorQR
# QR Code Generator
## Overview
The QR Code Generator is a Python-based application with a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to generate QR codes from URLs. This application supports various customization options, real-time preview, and the ability to save QR codes in multiple formats (PNG, SVG, PDF).
## Features
- **Real-time Preview**: The QR code updates in real-time as you type the URL.
- **Error Correction Levels**: Choose from Low (L), Medium (M), Quartile (Q), and High (H) error correction levels to enhance the reliability of the QR code.
- **Customization**: Customize the color and size of the QR code to fit your needs.
- **Save Formats**: Save the generated QR code in PNG, SVG, or PDF format for versatile use.
## Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following software installed on your system:
- Python 3.x
- `pip` (Python package installer)
## Installation
1. **Clone the Repository**
Clone the repository from GitHub:
```sh
git clone https://github.com/Anastasios3/codeGeneratorQR
cd codeGeneratorQR
```
2. **Install Dependencies**
Install the required Python packages using `pip`:
```sh
pip install qrcode[pil] pillow reportlab svglib
```
## Usage
1. **Run the Application**
Navigate to the directory containing the script and run it:
```sh
python generatorQR.py
```
2. **Generate QR Code**
- Enter the URL in the input field.
- Select the desired error correction level from the dropdown menu.
- Customize the color and size of the QR code.
- The QR code preview will update in real-time as you type.
3. **Save QR Code**
- Click the "Save QR Code" button.
- Choose the desired file format (PNG, SVG, PDF) and location to save the QR code.
## Script Details
### generatorQR.py
The `generatorQR.py` script creates a GUI application using the `tkinter` library. It allows users to input a URL, select error correction levels, customize the QR code's color and size, and save the generated QR code in different formats.
### Key Functionalities:
- **URL Input**: A text entry field for the user to input the URL to be encoded.
- **Error Correction Level**: Dropdown menu to select the error correction level.
- **Color and Size Customization**: Entry fields to specify the QR code color and size.
- **Real-time Preview**: The QR code updates in real-time as the user types.
- **Save Options**: Save the generated QR code as PNG, SVG, or PDF.
## Dependencies
- `tkinter`: Python's standard GUI package.
- `qrcode`: A pure Python QR Code generator.
- `Pillow`: Python Imaging Library (Fork).
- `reportlab`: A library to create PDFs.
- `svglib`: A library to read SVG files.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
## Authors
- Anastasios Tatarakis - Larentzos - *Initial work* - [yourusername](https://github.com/Anastasios3)
## Acknowledgments
- Thanks to the developers of the `qrcode`, `Pillow`, `reportlab`, and `svglib` libraries for their excellent tools.