https://github.com/bytehide/csharp-qr-generator

A simple C# QR Generator made with Windows Forms
https://github.com/bytehide/csharp-qr-generator

csharp dotnet qrcode qrcode-generator winforms

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A simple C# QR Generator made with Windows Forms

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/bytehide/csharp-qr-generator
• Owner: bytehide
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-05-24T14:12:56.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-05-24T14:27:28.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-06-06T22:41:31.144Z (10 months ago)
• Topics: csharp, dotnet, qrcode, qrcode-generator, winforms
• Language: C#
• Homepage: https://www.bytehide.com/
• Size: 8.79 KB
• Stars: 4
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Simple Csharp QR Generator

This is a simple QR Code generator application using C#. It allows users to input text and generate a QR code, which can then be saved as an image file.

![C# QR Code Generator Demo](https://content.bytehide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot_1.png)

## Features

- Generate QR codes from user-provided text

- Save the generated QR code as an image file

- User-friendly interface with centered controls

## Dependencies

- [ZXing.Net](https://github.com/micjahn/ZXing.Net) for generating QR codes

## Usage

1. Open the project in your favorite C# development environment

2. Add the ZXing.Net library to your project

3. Build and run the application

4. Input your desired text and click the "Generate" button to generate a QR code

5. Click the "Save" button to save the QR code as an image file

## Code Explanation

The main class `Form1` is responsible for handling the UI and generating the QR codes. The UI elements are setup in the constructor, and the QR code generation is done using the `GenerateQRCode` method.

The `GenerateQRCode` method takes an input text, creates a `ZXing.BarcodeWriterPixelData` object with the specified QR code format and dimensions, and then generates a Bitmap representing the QR code.

The event handlers for the "Generate" and "Save" buttons are responsible for generating the QR code using the user-provided text and saving it as an image file.

## More Information

For more information on QR code generation in C#, check out this in-depth guide: [C# QR Code Generator](https://www.bytehide.com/blog/qr-generator-csharp)