The advantages of QR codes are first reflected in their storage capacity. Compared to traditional one-dimensional barcodes, ...

QR codes are dense grids of black-and-white boxes, a more sophisticated cousin to the bar code that can hold 100 times more information.

With advancements in QR code technology and GS1’s dedication to providing better services, access to information with one scan is no longer just a vision of the future.

The now-familiar square of little black boxes added a second dimension to bar codes—and holds exponentially more data.