GS1 QR Codes will replace barcodes in the future
No, because a regular dynamic QR Code contains just a shortened URL, whereas a GS1 QR Code contains an application identifier, a GTIN and additional parameters
You can read a GS1 QR Code with any QR Code Reader like your iPhone camera. A GS1 QR Code always contains a default link where you will be redirected to.
GS1 link types define the relationship between a product's digital identifier and the various kinds of web-based information that can be accessed about this product.
A GS1 Linkset is a structured data format developed by GS1 to enable interoperable, standardized linking of product information across the web.
Learn how to create static variations for your dynamic GS1 QR Codes in your account.
GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is an internationally standardized identification number for trade items. It is used to uniquely identify products and serves as the basis for barcodes that are scanned in retail and logistics.
The Consumer Product Variant (AI 22) in the GS1 system is used to identify different versions of a product within the same GTIN (Global Trade Item Number).
GS1 Data Attributes are pieces of information within the GS1 System to describe products and ensure interoperable data exchange across global supply chains.
An Application Identifier (AI) according to GS1 is a numeric prefix that provides meaning to the data encoded in barcodes, RFID tags, and other GS1-based data structures.
The Serial Number (AI 21) in the GS1 system uniquely identifies an individual item within a batch or production run.
In the GS1 system, the Batch/Lot Number (AI 10) is used to uniquely identify a specific batch or lot of a product.
The main difference between a traditional GS1 barcode (like the EAN/UPC or GS1-128) and a GS1 QR Code lies in their data capacity, functionality, and use cases
A GS1 Digital Link is an innovative standard developed by GS1 that transforms traditional barcodes into a digital format
In order to be able to generate a GS1 QR Code you have to adhere to the GS1 Digital Link format. This format is based on a URL (Unified Resource Locator) and defines how data is going to be encoded.
Traditional barcodes provided a lot of value, especially in the retail space, their limitations of storing data is not really enough with dealing with the emerging requirements by consumers
The GS1 Sunrise 2027 Initiative is a plan to start replacing traditional barcodes with QR codes by 2027
GS1 plans to start replacing traditional barcodes with QR codes by 2027 as part of their "Sunrise 2027" initiative.