No, you cannot convert a generic dynamic QR code into a GS1 QR code. While a GS1 QR code is a type of dynamic QR code, its URL structure is specific and different from a standard one.
What is the difference between a dynamic and a GS1 QR Code?
The key difference lies in the URL structure and the information they contain.
A generic dynamic QR code uses a shortened URL that can be any alphanumeric string, like https://qr.vc/vlm1xn.
A GS1 QR code uses a shortened URL that includes an Application Identifier (AI) and a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). The Application Identifier acts as a prefix, making the URL specific to the GS1 standard.
For example, a GS1 QR code URL might look like
https://qr.vc/01/7351038033649
01 is the AI for the GTIN, followed by the GTIN itself. This specific structure is what makes a GS1 QR code unique.
Dynamic QR Code
A generic dynamic QR Code has a shortened URL encoded. The shorter the URL, the smaller the QR Code can be printed.
https://qr.vc/vlm1xn
Dynamic QR CodeGS1 QR Code
https://qr.vc/01/7351038033649
| Element | Value | Note |
|---|
| Application Identifier (AI) | /01 | 01 is used for Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) |
| GTIN-13 | /7351038033649
| A GTIN-13 is 13 digits in length. It is predominately used outside North America and intended to be scanned at POS. It is synonymous with EAN (European Article Number) and is the only GTIN type that can be encoded in the EAN-13 barcode. |
GS1 QR Code Example