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WN-Code — WestNet's high-capacity colour code
WN-Code (the Abdou Code) is a colour 2-D code invented at WestNet Innovations. Each cell is one of eight colours, so it stores three bits where a black-and-white QR stores one — roughly three times the data in the same grid. That’s enough to hold a link, a note, or even a small image directly in the pattern, with a built-in checksum so a damaged code is caught rather than misread.
Everything here runs in your browser — nothing you encode or decode is uploaded. Read the full story and spec on the WN-Code innovations page.
Frequently asked questions
What is WN-Code?
WN-Code (the Abdou Code) is WestNet’s high-capacity colour 2-D code. Each cell is one of eight colours = 3 bits, so it holds about three times the data of a black-and-white QR of the same size — enough for a link, text, or a small embedded image.
How is it different from a QR code?
A QR module is black or white (1 bit). A WN-Code module is one of 8 colours (3 bits), so the same grid carries roughly 3× the data. It also embeds a small image directly, which is beyond a standard QR’s capacity.
Do I need an app?
No. The generator and reader both run in your browser here. Decoding works best from a clean screenshot or the downloaded PNG.
Is it free / open?
Yes. WN-Code is an open format from WestNet Innovations, free to use. See the innovations page for the full spec.