kimusan/qrpimp

PHP module to transform the usual generic looking QR-codes into (somewhat) pretty ones.

QrPimp

Means to prettify those hideously boring QR-codes.

For example:

Requirements:

ImageMagick should be in installed, obviously. That is all.

Installation:

Copy QrPimp.php to your project folder (well, you should probably know better where to put it). Include it in your project and transform those ugly ducklings of QR-codes into beautiful swans (no, it won't really happen, but one may dream).

Usage:

<?php
require_once 'QrPimp.php';
// Load boring QR-code
$pimpedQR = QrPimp::magic(new Imagick('img/qr.png'));
// Display shiny one
header('Content-Type: image/' . $pimpedQR->getImageFormat());
echo $pimpedQR;
?>

Customization:

To be explained. For now, consult comments for method QrPimp::style()

NB:

• Too much magic, and your QR won't be readable at all;
• Depending on server configuration may slow down (a little) QR-code generation;
• magic() method cycles through high-contrast colors and maintains high degree of readability;
• style() should be customized - otherwise generate random colors (palette can be adjusted);
• batch() will directly process file/files using magic();
• To run tests see/modify example.php.

Should be done:

• Additional customization;
• Color palette from QR-code data;
• Logo/palette overlay/dissolve;
• Readability optimization.