<!-- source: https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/qr-code | Generated 2026-10-15 from structured site content; language: en. -->

# QR code

> A two-dimensional barcode that stores text or a URL and can be read by phone cameras.

Also known as: QR. Category: E-commerce and workflow.

A QR code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode that can store a URL, identifier or other text and is readable by dedicated scanners and phone cameras. Unlike a linear barcode, it can hold much more data and be read from any orientation.

## How PhotoRobot uses it

SmartCodes can be printed as QR codes or barcodes. PhotoRobot Touch is launched by scanning a start QR code, and the Smart Links page provides QR codes for its endpoints.

## Related terms

- [Barcode](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/barcode): A machine-readable code on a product or label, scanned to identify items without typing.
- [SmartCodes](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/smartcodes): Printed PhotoRobot trigger codes that start software actions when scanned, such as starting a capture sequence.
- [PhotoRobot Touch](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/photorobot-touch): PhotoRobot's iPhone app for handheld product photos, detail shots and simple 360 spins inside the PhotoRobot workflow.

## Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 19 pages. Most relevant:

- [PhotoRobot SmartCodes User Guide and Print-Ready Code Sheet](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/smart-codes-guide-and-printing): Depending on the type of scanner in use, the SmartCode can be in barcode or QR code format.
- [PhotoRobot Touch - iPhone App User Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/photorobot-touch-iphone-app-user-manual): If using PhotoRobot Touch as QR code scanner, open the Settings in the PhotoRobot Touch App, select Barcodes, and toggle ON the QR code setting to enable QR code support.
- [Capturing Images with PhotoRobot - User Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/capturing-images): This setting functions to identify an item at the point of capture (typically via barcode or QR code).
- [Getting Started - A PhotoRobot User Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/getting-started): It enables identification of an item at the point of capture (typically via barcode or QR code).
- [Automated iPhone Product Photography](https://www.photorobot.com/photorobot-touch): Scan Start QR Code.
- [Smart Links](https://www.photorobot.com/smart-links): Single place for every Controls endpoint, QR code, and direct download.
- [PhotoRobot PINK User Guide & Instructions for Operation](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/photorobot-medical-pink): To maintain anonymity, it was agreed that a QR code / barcode would be used together with a wireless code reader that is part of the workplace.
- [Introducing the PhotoRobot Touch iOS Mobile Application](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/iphone-product-photography): PhotoRobot Touch enables the use of an iPhone as both a camera and a powerful barcode / QR code reader in its workflow.
- [AR Product Visualization Using 3D & AR Platforms](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/ar-product-visualization): By simply scanning a QR code, consumers can project items directly onto the body, or into any virtual space.
- [Practical SmartCode Use in High-Volume Photo Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/smartcode-workflow): This allows production line operators to simply scan QR codes or barcodes to begin various workflow processes.