Put images inside QR codes

Qr codes are like bar codes only new and cool, they're slowly making their way in to life as a way of sharing information, but they're also indistinguishable from each other unless you're really bored.ý

This instructable shows you how to put an image inside a QR code and make it still readable.ý

This instructable works with both Gimp and Photoshop, the instructions for Gimp are exactly the same, though the menus are different everything needed is in roughly the same place. 

Or watch this video:

Step 1 Things you'll need

You'll need:

 - A computer with photoshop installed
 - A smartphone or QR reader of some sort
 - A QR code generator (here's a web based one)  
 - Images you want to embed

Comments

[amoralis]

cool

[XOIIO]

The one with an acutal picture refuses to scan, just thought ou should know

[mg0930mg]

On the back of a book I am reading, the author used one of these. He has his company's logo in one too. Very cool.

[NatNoBrains]

How would I do this with GIMP?

[killerjackalope]

Same way pretty much, even the menu choices are pretty much the same...

[NatNoBrains]

Yeah, but I don't get how to do step 5 in GIMP :(

[NachoMahma]

. kewl

[killerjackalope]

Cheers...

[valhallas_end]

Interesting. Naturally, I had to grab my phone and test this immediately - all work like charms, so kudos there. This is a pretty neat setup - I've already seen these QR codes on e-tickets and business cards, so this could be a good addition to personalize cards from companies.

[killerjackalope]

I think with a little more fettling they could be really good for advertising etc.

[valhallas_end]

Very true, especially for companies with very simple logos - think most shoe brands (Nike, anyone?), food companies, and even cars. On the info page stuck inside a new car window could be a logo-ed QR code with ties to the dealer's website, reviews, car safety, and if in depth enough, the Car Fax or history reports for used cars.

[killerjackalope]

All that depends on how well these get taken in to the market I guess, if you know anyone or any sites interested in stuff like this do send them my way, I need a good excuse to work with this more...

[Jayefuu]

Nice KJ! I can see this being popular on stumbleupon and lifehacker... I assume you've submitted?

[killerjackalope]

Neither, must get on it.

[WhyIsThisOpen]

You should look into Microsoft tags. They aren't as widely used as QR codes but they have benefits.

[killerjackalope]

Will do, it's something new anyway, I'm pretty pleased with this trick...