QR code generator no redirect?

Submitted by haskins on Fri, 11/05/2021 - 05:41
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I'm curious as to if the QR code generator ("KewAr Code") is the orginal url/link that's added to the content creation tool, or is a redirect.

I've noticed most free QR code generators are data mining, and I'm trying to protect my students.

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BV52

Fri, 11/05/2021 - 18:02

Hi haskins,

I'm sure it is the original link and no redirects involved.

-BV

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otacke

Fri, 11/05/2021 - 18:43

Hi haskins!

I am the author of that content type. That QR code generator does not use redirects and does not send any data to any 3rd parties. It's all happening on your server and the users' devices. The source code is openly available at https://github.com/otacke/h5p-kewar-code for verification.

Cheers,
Oliver

haskins

Sat, 11/06/2021 - 03:12

Thanks for the difinitive answer.  I thought as much, but it's good to know for sure.

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jfila

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 17:05

I'm wondering if it's possible to insert a logo into the QR code using KewAr Code.

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jfila

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 01:14

Wondering if anyone has any experience customizing this feature to allow for icons to be inserted into the middle of the QR codes?

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otacke

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 15:31

QR codes still work with images inside, at the expense of redundancy. KewAr-Code uses the lowest error correction level - keeping them small, but without much redundant data. It's not advisable to put images on top.

It should not be difficult to add an image feature, but the code would need to be changed. Will probably not be feasible with customization from the outside.