Pixel-QR

Pixel-QR is a lightweight Flask-based web application that allows users to generate and download QR codes instantly. The application converts any URL or text input into a high-quality QR code image that can be viewed and downloaded directly from the browser.

Overview

Pixel-QR provides a simple and efficient solution for creating QR codes without requiring external services. Users can generate QR codes for websites, social media profiles, documents, or any text-based content through an intuitive web interface.

The application also includes basic visitor IP logging functionality for monitoring website traffic.

Features

• Generate QR codes from URLs or text
• High error-correction support for reliable scanning
• Instant QR code preview
• Download generated QR codes as PNG images
• Session-based QR code storage
• Visitor IP detection and logging
• Responsive web interface

Technology Stack

Backend

• Flask
• Python

Libraries

• qrcode[pil]
• Pillow (PIL)

Frontend

• HTML
• CSS
• Jinja2 Templates

Project Structure

Pixel-QR/
│
├── templates/
│   └── index.html
│
├── app.py
├── requirements.txt
├── .gitignore
└── README.md

Installation

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Seelam-Mohith/Pixel-QR.git
cd Pixel-QR

Create a Virtual Environment

python -m venv venv

Activate the environment:

Windows

venv\Scripts\activate

Linux/macOS

source venv/bin/activate

Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

or install manually:

pip install Flask qrcode[pil] Pillow

Running the Application

Start the Flask server:

python app.py

The application will be available at:

http://localhost:10000

or the port specified in the PORT environment variable.

Usage

1. Open the application in your browser.
2. Enter a URL or text.
3. Generate the QR code.
4. Preview the generated QR code.
5. Download the QR code as a PNG image.

Future Enhancements

• Custom QR code colors
• Logo embedding inside QR codes
• QR code history
• User authentication
• Multiple image formats (PNG, JPG, SVG)
• Analytics dashboard

Author

Seelam Mohith

GitHub: https://github.com/Seelam-Mohith