QR Code

QR Code Generator

Create a QR code for a URL, plain text, email, phone number or WiFi network -- then download it as a PNG.

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Your QR Code

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Scan with any smartphone camera

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Disclaimer: QR codes are generated entirely in your browser -- the content you enter is never sent to or stored on our servers. Double-check the generated code with a scanner before printing or sharing it widely.

What You Can Encode in a QR Code

A QR (Quick Response) code is a 2D barcode that stores data readable by any smartphone camera. This generator supports five content types: a URL (opens a website directly), plain text (displays a message), an email address (opens the device's email app pre-addressed), a phone number (opens the dialer), and WiFi network credentials (connects the device to a network automatically, without typing a password) -- each type formats the underlying data differently so the scanning device knows how to handle it.

Larger QR codes (300px vs 128px) are more reliable to scan from a distance or when printed small, and using a higher error-correction level makes the code more resilient to smudges, glare, or partial damage -- useful if you're printing the code on a physical sign, product packaging, or business card rather than just displaying it on screen.

Practical Uses

Common uses include linking to a website or menu from a printed flyer or table tent, sharing WiFi access at a cafe or office without reading out a password, adding a quick "add to contacts" or "call now" action to a business card, and enabling contactless payment or check-in flows. Always test a generated QR code by scanning it yourself before printing or publishing it widely.

Frequently Asked Questions

No -- the QR code generated here directly encodes your content (like a URL or WiFi password), so it works for as long as that content remains valid. It's a "static" QR code, not a redirect-based "dynamic" QR code, meaning you can't edit the destination after generating it -- if you need to change the target later, you'll need to generate and redistribute a new code.
A WiFi QR code lets guests connect instantly by scanning with their phone's camera -- no typing a long, complex password character-by-character, and no risk of mistyping special characters. It's especially useful for cafes, offices, and guest networks where you want quick, error-free access without reading a password aloud repeatedly.
For screen display, 200px (the default) is usually sufficient. For printed materials, choose 300px (XL) or larger if your design software allows scaling, since printed QR codes need more pixel density to scan reliably at typical print resolutions and viewing distances -- when in doubt, print a test copy and scan it before mass-printing.
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