QR codes are links that can be scanned using various smartphone apps. You'll find our favorite apps for scanning QR codes for both Android and iPhone.

Here's how to scan a QR code on your iPhone or Android phone. Many phones have QR code scanners, but if yours doesn't, we also recommend some apps to help.

QR codes are a great way to relay a lot of information in a small space and your Android phone has multiple ways to read them. Here's how to do it.

Enable this flag to turn on the QR code generator in Edge browser. QR code contains data for a locator, identifier, or tracker that points to a website or application.

Now, the built-in QR code scanner will also be able to automatically zoom in on a far-out QR code to get a better view.

QR codes are easy to use, if you know how to access the information they contain and have an internet connection.