QREncode for Windows

by Pedro F. Albanesev4.1.1

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Encode input data in a QR Code and save as a PNG image

Install with winget

$ winget install --id PedroAlbanese.QREncode --exact --version 4.1.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

Libqrencode is a library for encoding data in a QR Code symbol, a kind of 2D

symbology that can be scanned by handy terminals such as a mobile phone with

CCD. The capacity of QR Code is up to 7000 digits or 4000 characters, and has

high robustness.

Qrencode is a utility software using libqrencode to encode string data in a QR

Code and save as a PNG image.

Source code: https://github.com/fukuchi/libqrencode

Installers · v4.1.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for QREncode for Windows.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install QREncode for Windows on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id PedroAlbanese.QREncode --exact --version 4.1.1. winget downloads the installer from Pedro F. Albanese and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install QREncode for Windows silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id PedroAlbanese.QREncode --exact 4.1.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall QREncode for Windows via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id PedroAlbanese.QREncode --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from QREncode for Windows's Apps & Features entry.

Is QREncode for Windows free?

QREncode for Windows is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://sourceforge.net/projects/qrencode-for-windows/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does QREncode for Windows work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls QREncode for Windows directly from the publisher.

How do I keep QREncode for Windows up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id PedroAlbanese.QREncode --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of QREncode for Windows from microsoft/winget-pkgs.