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#17,371 of 719,896 by ratings on Apple · #908 of 60,382 in Utilities

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Category: Utilities

Description

Read and write NFC tags, scan and create QR codes, digitize documents, and capture 3D models - all in one app trusted by over 9 million users.

NFC READING & WRITING
Read any NFC tag to see web links, Wi-Fi, contacts, locations, payment links, and more. Write your own tags with 25+ message types (text, contacts, Wi-Fi, locations, calendar events, iOS Shortcuts, FaceTime, SMS, email, social media, payments, and Google Review links) that open apps, trigger shortcuts, or connect to services like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Spotify.

NFC Tools:
• Format, lock, password protect, analyze, and copy tags
• NTAG 424 DNA: read secure tags, verify SUN tamper-proof messages, configure keys and SDM
• NFC Tap Counter: teach NFC tags how to count
• Batch Operations: write multiple tags sequentially, import from CSV/Excel
• Custom Commands: send raw hex commands for advanced tag manipulation

NFC Apps:
• Passport & ID: read your passport or ID chip to view the stored personal data and photo
• Sonicare Reset: read your Philips Sonicare brush head usage stats and reset its timer
• Amiibo: scan to reveal the character with official artwork, build your collection, and back it up
• OpenPrintTag: store 3D printing filament info on spools for automatic material detection
• NFC Safe: store encrypted secrets on tags with 256-bit AES encryption

QR CODE & BARCODE SCANNER
• Scan any QR code or barcode with batch mode, plus a share extension to detect codes in your photos.
• Create custom QR codes for all the same message types as NFC.
• Design them with your own colors, logos, and Genmoji, and add them to home screen widgets.

Supported formats: QR, Aztec, Code128, PDF417, DataMatrix, EAN, and 15+ other barcode types.

DOCUMENT SCANNER
• Capture documents with automatic edge detection and on-device OCR.
• Import images from your photo library or files.
• Save as searchable PDFs with full-text search.
• Export to iCloud or share directly.

3D OBJECT & ROOM SCANNER
• Scan objects into 3D models using photogrammetry.
• Scan rooms with LiDAR to generate floor plans, detecting doors, windows, and furniture.
• Measure dimensions and calculate floor area.
• Export for 3D printing and CAD applications.

Requires: iPhone with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and newer)

AUTOMATION & INTEGRATION
• Webhooks: send scan data to your server for inventory or custom integrations
• iOS Shortcuts: launch scans via Siri, access scan history, write tags through automation
• Widgets: quick-launch scanning from home screen, lock screen, or Control Center
• Auto-Actions: open links, run shortcuts, play audio, or trigger text-to-speech when scanning tags

CUSTOMIZATION
Choose from multiple themes and icons, text-to-speech voices in 40+ languages, and Game Center achievements.

Note: NFC functionality requires iPhone 7 or newer. iPhones read NFC but not all RFID frequencies.

NFC.cool is in no way affiliated with Nintendo or Philips. Amiibo is a registered trademark by Nintendo and Sonicare is a registered trademark by Philips. These functions in NFC.cool are for educational purposes only.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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