Curium is a privacy-first QR code generator, customizer and scanner. It works without analytics or network access and stores its data locally.
The generator supports URLs, text, Wi-Fi credentials, email, phone numbers, SMS, contacts, locations, calendar events and OTP authentication. QR codes can be extensively customized with numerous pixel, eye and pupil styles, colors, logos, borders and shadows.
Curium can scan QR codes and several barcode formats, including EAN-13, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix. Existing QR codes can be scanned, restyled and exported.
Batch generation, reusable templates, local history, PNG and SVG export, CSV import/export and multiple interface themes are also provided.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Generate QR codes for 10 different payload types.
- Extensive pixel, eye and pupil styling options.
- Add, resize and reposition logos.
- Scan QR codes and common barcode formats.
- Scan existing QR codes and restyle them.
- Create and reuse QR design templates.
- Generate multiple QR codes in batches.
- Import and export batch data using CSV files.
- Export QR codes as PNG or SVG files.
- Maintain a searchable local history of generated codes.
- No analytics or network access required.
Website: github.com/nylxar/curium
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Developer: nylxar
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
Curium is written in TypeScript with Rust used by the desktop application. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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