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Can you encrypt a picture in a QR code?

Asked by XOIIO (18328points) December 3rd, 2009 from iPhone

I was wondering if you can encrypt an actual image as a QR code, so that it shows up when scanned. I know you could put the image code on as text, but that would be harder to decode and be more time consuming.

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There would be way too much data, and it would be tough to decode. The best bet would be to put the image on a hosting site (like flickr) and then make the link into a QR code.

I made this. You could use an image as a background, but a lot of white would make the code impossible to be read. Yes, that’s me

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