You can download a QR code module in Python using the pip
package manager.
Using pip
to Install a QR Code Module
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Open your terminal or command prompt.
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Type the following command and press Enter:
pip install qrcode
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Wait for the installation to complete.
This will install the qrcode
module, which is a popular and easy-to-use library for generating QR codes in Python.
Example of Using the qrcode
Module
import qrcode
# Create a QR code object
qr = qrcode.QRCode(
version=1,
box_size=10,
border=5
)
# Add data to the QR code
qr.add_data('https://www.example.com')
# Make the QR code
qr.make(fit=True)
# Create an image from the QR code
img = qr.make_image(fill_color="black", back_color="white")
# Save the image to a file
img.save("my_qr_code.png")
This code will generate a QR code image named "my_qr_code.png" containing the URL "https://www.example.com".
Other QR Code Modules
While qrcode
is a popular choice, other QR code modules are available. Some alternatives include:
python-qrcode
: https://pypi.org/project/python-qrcode/pypyqrcode
: https://pypi.org/project/pypyqrcode/
You can choose the module that best suits your needs and preferences.