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GS1 QR Code

The camera app can scan this. The Zebra app can scan this.

GS1 QR Code is a QR symbol flagged with FNC1 so its contents follow GS1 Application Identifier rules. It is different from a GS1 Digital Link QR, which is an ordinary QR Code holding a structured web address.

Also called GS1 QR, QR Code with FNC1.

In this family

Specifications

StandardISO/IEC 18004 + GS1 General Specifications
Character setGS1 AI element strings
CapacityAs QR Code Model 2 (PDF: up to 2000 bytes)
Error correctionReed-Solomon, levels L/M/Q/H
Dimension2D matrix
OriginDefined by GS1 in the GS1 General Specifications

Where it is used

Extended packaging information, consumer engagement, retail; note GS1 Digital Link uses plain QR with a URL

People use it for extended packaging information, consumer engagement, retail; note GS1 Digital Link uses plain QR with a URL.

The camera app can scan this. The Zebra app can scan this. Both return the raw text.

Example

(01)12345678901231(10)ABC123(15)261231

Scan and create

Create this code opens the barcode generator with this symbology and the sample text filled in.

The camera app can scan this and shows it as QR Code. It returns the raw text. It does not open links, look up products, or start a payment. The desktop companion types that text into the focused field.

The Zebra app can scan this. It returns the raw text.

Related codes

Questions

What is the difference between GS1 QR Code and GS1 Digital Link?

GS1 QR Code is a QR symbol flagged with FNC1 so its contents follow GS1 Application Identifier rules. Character set: GS1 AI element strings. The camera app can scan this. It returns the raw text. The Zebra app can scan this.

What data does a GS1 QR Code contain?

GS1 QR Code is a QR symbol flagged with FNC1 so its contents follow GS1 Application Identifier rules. The cited standard is ISO/IEC 18004 + GS1 General Specifications. The camera app can scan this. It returns the raw text. The Zebra app can scan this.

Can any QR app read a GS1 QR Code?

The camera app can scan this. It returns the raw text. The Zebra app can scan this.