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Make a QR code from clipboard text

Turn the text or link currently on the clipboard into a QR code.

Shortcuts can read the clipboard, and Apple documents the Create QR Code action in Shortcuts 26.

When this helps

You manually run the shortcut

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How to do it

  1. 1

    Create the shortcut

    Create a shortcut.

  2. 2

    Choose the input or launch path

    Add Get Clipboard.

  3. 3

    Add the actions

    Add Create QR Code.

  4. 4

    Configure the output

    Show or preview the QR result.

  5. 5

    Save and test

    Save and test the QR code.

When you are done

Get clipboard text, create a QR code, and show it

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