barcodrod.io Announcement

12/29/23 update: QRDecoder is now retired. See here:
https://github.com/MarkHopper24/QRDecoder/blob/main/README.md

Not a formal QRDecoder update, but an important note

As a learning exercise, I began porting QRDecoder to C#/.NET with the intention to provide a more modern, Windows-native experience. This ended up turning into barcodrod.io, which is now available on the Microsoft Store. barcordrod.io has full feature parity with QRDecoder, as well as additional functionality:

• Decode/read 17 different types of barcodes including QR, UPC, MSI, Data Matrix, and more
• Decode using the Windows Snipping Tool
• Decode image files
• Decode from pictures in your clipboard
• Decode from your webcam
• Generate up to 13 different types of barcodes from text

While I don't plan on retiring QRDecoder, I highly suggest switching to barcodrod.io for a more modern, feature-rich experience. In addition, this is where majority of my QR code app development efforts will be going in the future. Learn more here:

barcodrod.io
https://github.com/MarkHopper24/barcodrod.io
https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/barcodrodio/9PHMXNX36SZZ?hl=en-us&gl=us

Thanks for all of your support!

Version 1.2

Updates

1. Redesigned interface.
2. New button to start a QR capture without needing to close and re-open the program.
3. New button to copy the decoded QR code contents directly to clipboard.
4. New button to open the decoded QR code contents as a text file.
5. New button to open the captured QR code as a PNG file.
6. New button to check for updated QRDecoder releases.
7. New button to exit and close application.

Resolved Issues

1. Reduced minimum screen size of application.
2. Removed need for running instance checks during launch thanks to new GUI. Application now closes more gracefully.
3. Application should no longer automatically close after 5 minutes if no QR code had been captured.
4. Now back on the Microsoft Store, this time as MSIX. Download HERE.

Known Issues

On June 16, 2022 Microsoft announced an update to their Store policy. Win32 apps are required to be digitally signed, with a code signing certificate that chains up to a certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA) that is part of the Microsoft Trusted Root Program.

Because of this change, I have retired the .exe version of QRDecoder from the Microsoft Store. It is now available

Feedback

This project is a work in progress. Pull-requests, suggestions, fixes, and feature requests directly on GitHub are welcome. You can also email me at [email protected]

Version 1.1

Updates

1. New icon!
2. Upgraded to 64-bit Python 3.10.5.
3. Upgraded to 64-bit architecture. If upgrading from v1.0, I recommend uninstalling that version prior to v1.1.
4. Numerous other code enhancements and optimizations.
5. You should now see the QRDecoder icon in the ‘Add or remove programs’ list rather than a generic placeholder.

Resolved Issues

1. Fixed numerous scenarios where QRDecoder would leave running processes in the background after closing.
2. Fixed numerous metadata versioning inconsistencies across Windows.
3. Icon should now be persistent across different locations in Windows.

Known Issues

The 32-bit version is no longer available. If there’s demand, email me and I’ll bring it back in the future!

Feedback

This project is a work in progress. Pull-requests, suggestions, fixes, and feature requests directly on GitHub are welcome. You can also email me at [email protected]