Build a QR Code Generator with Python

Level: Beginner

Your task for today is to create a QR code generator that converts text, URLs, or any string into a scannable QR code image that you can save and share.

Project Task

Create a QR code generator that:

• Uses the qrcode library to generate QR codes

• Takes user input (text, URL, or any string)

• Creates a QR code image

• Allows customization of QR code size and colors

• Saves the QR code as a PNG image file

• Displays the QR code in the console or saves it to a file

Bonus (optional):

• Add different error correction levels

• Create QR codes with custom colors (foreground and background)

• Generate multiple QR codes from a list

• Add logo/image in the center of QR code

• Support for different image formats (PNG, SVG, etc.)

• Generate QR codes for WiFi credentials

This project gives you hands-on practice with image generation, working with external libraries, file I/O, and creating practical utilities — essential skills for building useful Python applications.

Expected Output

QR Code Generator
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Enter text or URL to encode: https://www.python.org

Generating QR code...
QR code saved as: qr_code.png

[QR Code Image Display]
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Successfully created QR code!

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