Introducing PingTag QR Code Attachments: Add Documents and Files to Physical Items
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Ever wished you could instantly access your pet’s vaccination records at the vet’s office? Or find your DSLR camera’s purchase receipt when needed for a warranty claim? How about having your car registration document or insurance information ready when asked about ?
That’s why PingTag just added a brand new feature: QR code attachments.
What are QR Code Attachments?
QR code attachments are digital files, such as documents or spreadsheets, linked directly to the objects they belong to through QR codes on them. By scanning the code with a smartphone, you can instantly access the attached files. Attachments can include a wide range of file types, such as PDFs, spreadsheets, images, and more.
And since PingTag is all about privacy, we made sure that each user can control who can access any attachments by making it either private or public.
Private Attachments
Private attachments can only be accessed by the account owner when the QR code is scanned. This is ideal for sensitive documents, like purchase receipts, insurance records, and legal paperwork.
Public Attachments
Public attachments enable you to share files with a wider audience by allowing anyone who scans the QR code to access the attached files. This feature is perfect for sharing public information like vaccination records, instruction manuals, and flyers.
What are The Benefits of Using QR Code Attachments?
Convenience
When you can access your important files by scanning a QR code, you no longer need to dig through folders or search through emails for those files.
Organization
Your digital files are now connected to their corresponding physical objects for better organization and easy access.
Sharing and Privacy
You have full control over who can access your files. When an attachment is made private, only the owner and the shared contacts of that QR code can see those attachments when they are signed in. And when an attachment is public, anyone who scans the QR code can open it.
Who Can Benefit From QR Code Attachments?
PingTag QR code attachments offer unique benefits to various audiences and use cases.
Here are just a few examples:
Photographers, filmmakers, and music professionals can keep user manuals, warranty information, and software licenses for their gadgets organized by attaching them to QR codes on the devices or their packaging.
Construction companies can attach QR codes to construction equipment with digital files of safety guidelines, maintenance records, and usage instructions for worker efficiency.
Museums and art collectors can privately access provenance documents, certificates of authenticity, and insurance information for expensive art pieces by attaching them to QR codes while giving their visitors digital flyers about the artwork during exhibitions or gallery tours.
Medical professionals can improve equipment management by attaching maintenance records, user manuals, and calibration certificates to QR codes on medical devices while sharing general information about medical equipment or devices with colleagues and trainees.
AirBnB hosts can attach purchase and warranty information to their appliances and devices for faster repairs and insurance claims while sharing instructional manuals and video guides publicly with their guests.
Vehicle owners can attach vehicle documentation by attaching owner’s manuals, maintenance records, and insurance information to QR codes on vehicles while sharing public information about their cars during car shows or meetups.
Travelers can attach digital copies of their passports, visas, and travel insurance to a QR code on their luggage or phones for easy access in emergencies while sharing their itineraries on their luggage tags in case they get lost or delayed.
Parents can keep medical records, emergency contact information, and allergy details for children or elderly grandparents securely attached to QR codes on their medical ID bracelets or necklaces.
Pet owners can ensure their pets’ safety by attaching vaccination records, medical history, and dietary requirements to QR codes on pet collars.
Gardeners can attach QR codes to plant pots or tags with digital files of care instructions, plant identification, and growth progress updates for efficient gardening.
The possibilities are endless!
How to Get Started with PingTag QR Code Attachments
When you create a new QR code in your PingTag dashboard, or activate one of our QR code products when you receive it, you will have the option to attach files and notes to that QR code after you enter its basic information.
Attachments are available for PingTag Premium and Pro plans.
Premium users can add limited public attachments to their QR codes, while Pro users can add unlimited private and public attachments to their QR codes, in addition to uploading unlimited videos to their QR codes as well.
To get started, you can either sign up for PingTag and print your QR code labels at home, or order ready-made QR codes from our online store and activate them when you receive your order.
Conclusion
QR code attachments are changing the way we access, share, and organize digital files while maintaining their privacy and access control. With endless possibilities and benefits across various industries, sign up for PingTag today and experience the power of QR code attachments for yourself.
