QR Code Types
QRelix offers 17 QR code types organized into three categories. Every code is dynamic and trackable by default.
General
URL
Links to any website or webpage. The most commonly used type.
Best for: Marketing campaigns, business cards, product packaging, flyers, and posters.
Mirrored QR
Copies an existing QR code and adds QRelix customization and tracking. Recreate a static QR code as a dynamic, branded version.
Best for: Upgrading static codes to dynamic ones, rebranding codes from other generators, adding analytics to existing codes.
File
Upload a document, image, PDF, or other file. Scanners can view or download it instantly.
Best for: Menus, spec sheets, event programs, brochures, and instruction manuals.
Wi-Fi Login
Stores the network name (SSID), password, and encryption type. Devices auto-connect without typing.
Best for: Restaurants, hotels, offices, co-working spaces, and events.
Maps
Opens Apple Maps or Google Maps with a pre-populated address.
Best for: Storefronts, event venues, real estate listings, and business cards.
vCard
Shares contact information (name, phone, email, company, job title, website) directly to the scanner's address book.
Best for: Business cards, conference badges, email signatures, and networking.
Opens the scanner's email client with a pre-filled recipient, subject line, and body.
Best for: Feedback collection, support requests, and RSVP flows.
Phone
Opens the phone app to call a number or the messaging app with a pre-written text.
Best for: Support lines, sales hotlines, appointment scheduling, and text-to-join campaigns.
Custom Content
These types host content on a QRelix landing page rather than linking externally.
Note
Displays a text-based message or information page when scanned.
Best for: Instructions, event details, product information, and internal notices.
Survey
Presents a form with custom questions. Responses are collected through QRelix.
Best for: Customer feedback, event evaluations, post-purchase surveys, and quick polls.
Deep Links
Deep links open the matching app when installed, or fall back to the browser.
App Stores
Detects the scanner's device and redirects to the correct app store (Apple or Google Play).
YouTube
Opens a YouTube channel or video directly in the YouTube app.
Opens an Instagram profile or post in the Instagram app.
Opens a Facebook profile or page in the Facebook app.
Twitter (X)
Opens a Twitter/X profile or tweet in the X app.
TikTok
Opens a TikTok profile or video in the TikTok app.
Opens a LinkedIn profile in the LinkedIn app.
Which type should I use?
| Goal | Type |
|---|---|
| Send people to a website | URL |
| Share a document or menu | File |
| Share contact info | vCard |
| Let guests join Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi Login |
| Promote a social profile | Matching Deep Link |
| Collect feedback | Survey |
| Display text without a website | Note |
| Upgrade an existing static code | Mirrored QR |
After choosing a type, the wizard guides you through content entry, design, and settings. See Customizing Your QR Code Design for the next step.