Generate QR Art V6

Action ID: qr_art_v6

Description

Unleash Artistic QR Codes: Generate stunning AI-powered QR art with Quick QR Art V6 (powered by https://quickqr.art)

Connection

Name	Description	Required	Category
PixelML Connection	The PixelML connection to call PixelML API.	True	pixelml

Input Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Default	Description
prompt	string	✓	-	What you wish to see in the output image. A strong, descriptive prompt that clearly defines elements, colors, and subjects will lead to better results.
negative_prompt	string	-	""	A blurb of text describing what you do not wish to see in the output image
qr_content	string	✓	-	The content you wish to encode in the QR code (URL, text, etc.)
qr_strength	number	-	1.6	The strength of the QR code. Higher values make the QR code more prominent in the image.
resolution	string	-	SD	Select the resolution of the image: SD, HD, or FullHD
aspect_ratio	string	-	1:1	The aspect ratio of the generated image: 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, or 16:9
qr_position	string	-	center	Select the position of the QR code: center, top, bottom, left, right, top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right
qr_pattern	string	-	s1	Select the QR pattern: s1, s2, s3, rd1, rd2, rd3, d1, d2, d3, r1, r2, r3, c1, c2, c3, sq1, sq2, sq3

View JSON Schema

{
  "description": "QR Art V6 action input.",
  "properties": {
    "prompt": {
      "description": "What you wish to see in the output image. A strong, descriptive prompt that clearly defines elements, colors, and subjects will lead to better results.",
      "title": "Prompt",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "negative_prompt": {
      "default": "",
      "description": "A blurb of text describing what you do not wish to see in the output image",
      "title": "Negative prompt",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "qr_content": {
      "description": "The content you wish to encode in the QR code.",
      "title": "Input your QR content (URL, text, etc.)",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "qr_strength": {
      "default": 1.6,
      "description": "The strength of the QR code. Higher values will make the QR code more prominent in the image.",
      "title": "QR strength",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "resolution": {
      "default": "SD",
      "description": "Select the resolution of the image.",
      "enum": [
        "SD",
        "HD",
        "FullHD"
      ],
      "title": "Resolution",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "aspect_ratio": {
      "default": "1:1",
      "description": "The aspect ratio of the generated image.",
      "enum": [
        "1:1",
        "3:4",
        "4:3",
        "9:16",
        "16:9"
      ],
      "title": "Aspect ratio",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "qr_position": {
      "default": "center",
      "description": "Select the position of the QR code.",
      "enum": [
        "center",
        "top",
        "bottom",
        "left",
        "right",
        "top-left",
        "top-right",
        "bottom-left",
        "bottom-right"
      ],
      "title": "QR position",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "qr_pattern": {
      "default": "s1",
      "description": "Select the QR pattern.",
      "enum": [
        "s1",
        "s2",
        "s3",
        "rd1",
        "rd2",
        "rd3",
        "d1",
        "d2",
        "d3",
        "r1",
        "r2",
        "r3",
        "c1",
        "c2",
        "c3",
        "sq1",
        "sq2",
        "sq3"
      ],
      "title": "QR pattern",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "prompt",
    "qr_content"
  ],
  "title": "QRArtV6ActionInput",
  "type": "object"
}

Output Parameters

Name	Type	Description
image	string	The generated artistic QR code image URL

View JSON Schema

{
  "description": "QR Art V6 action output.",
  "properties": {
    "image": {
      "description": "The generated image.",
      "title": "Image output",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "image"
  ],
  "title": "QRArtV6ActionOutput",
  "type": "object"
}

How It Works

This node generates artistic QR codes by combining AI image generation with functional QR code encoding. Your prompt and QR content are processed by the Quick QR Art V6 AI model (via PixelML), which creates a visually appealing image that incorporates the QR code pattern seamlessly into the artwork. The AI balances aesthetic quality with QR code scannability using the specified strength, pattern, and position parameters. The result is a unique, scannable QR code that doubles as eye-catching artwork.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Restaurant Menu QR Code

Input:

prompt: "elegant italian restaurant interior, warm lighting, rustic wooden tables, wine bottles"
qr_content: "https://restaurant.com/menu"
qr_strength: 1.6
resolution: "HD"
aspect_ratio: "1:1"
qr_position: "center"

Output:

image: "https://storage.pixelml.com/qr-art/restaurant-menu-qr.jpg"

Example 2: Product Packaging QR Code

Input:

prompt: "modern tech product packaging, sleek metallic surface, blue and silver colors, futuristic design"
negative_prompt: "blurry, low quality, distorted"
qr_content: "https://product.com/register"
qr_strength: 1.8
resolution: "FullHD"
aspect_ratio: "1:1"
qr_pattern: "sq1"

Output:

image: "https://storage.pixelml.com/qr-art/product-qr.jpg"

Example 3: Event Poster QR Code

Input:

prompt: "vibrant music festival poster, colorful abstract patterns, energetic atmosphere"
qr_content: "https://tickets.com/summer-fest-2024"
qr_strength: 1.4
resolution: "HD"
aspect_ratio: "3:4"
qr_position: "bottom"
qr_pattern: "c2"

Output:

image: "https://storage.pixelml.com/qr-art/festival-poster-qr.jpg"

Common Use Cases

• Marketing Materials: Create visually appealing QR codes for posters, flyers, and print advertisements that attract attention and drive scans

• Product Packaging: Design branded QR codes that blend seamlessly with product packaging aesthetics while providing registration or info links

• Business Cards: Generate artistic QR codes for business cards that stand out and encode contact information or portfolio URLs

• Restaurant Menus: Create themed QR codes for digital menus that match restaurant branding and ambiance

• Event Ticketing: Design event-specific QR codes that serve as both tickets and promotional artwork

• Social Media: Generate shareable artistic QR codes for Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn profiles that increase engagement

• Retail Displays: Create in-store QR codes for product information, reviews, or promotions that complement store design

Error Handling

Error Type	Cause	Solution
Invalid Connection	PixelML connection not configured or expired	Verify your PixelML connection credentials and ensure the API key is valid
Empty Prompt	No prompt provided for image generation	Provide a descriptive prompt that defines the desired visual style and elements
Invalid QR Content	QR content is empty or too long for encoding	Ensure QR content is provided and doesn't exceed QR code capacity limits
Invalid Resolution	Resolution value not in allowed list	Use only "SD", "HD", or "FullHD"
Invalid Aspect Ratio	Aspect ratio not supported	Choose from: "1:1", "3:4", "4:3", "9:16", or "16:9"
Invalid QR Pattern	Pattern code not recognized	Select a valid pattern from s1-s3, rd1-rd3, d1-d3, r1-r3, c1-c3, or sq1-sq3
Generation Timeout	AI model took too long to process	Retry the request or simplify the prompt
Insufficient Credits	Not enough PixelML credits available	Check your PixelML account balance and add credits if needed

Notes

• QR Strength Balance: The qr_strength parameter (default 1.6) balances aesthetics vs. scannability. Lower values (1.0-1.5) create more artistic images but may be harder to scan, while higher values (1.7-2.0) prioritize scannability

• Prompt Quality: Use detailed, specific prompts with clear descriptions of colors, styles, and elements for best results. Vague prompts may produce unpredictable artistic interpretations

• Negative Prompts: Use negative_prompt to exclude unwanted elements like "blurry, distorted, low quality, text, watermark"

• Resolution Selection: SD is faster and cheaper, HD provides good quality for most uses, FullHD is best for large prints and detailed artwork

• Pattern Varieties: Different patterns (s=standard, rd=rounded, d=diamond, r=rounded corners, c=circular, sq=square) create distinct visual styles

• Position Flexibility: QR position affects composition - "center" works universally, corner positions work well for business cards and packaging

• Testing Scannability: Always test generated QR codes with multiple scanner apps and devices to ensure they scan reliably before production use

• Content Length: Shorter QR content (URLs, text) produces simpler QR patterns that integrate better into artwork. Use URL shorteners for long links