QR Code Generator
Enter text or URL to generate a QR code instantly!
Higher levels make the QR code scannable even when partially damaged, but the code becomes more complex.
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What is the QR Code Generator?
The QR Code Generator instantly converts URLs, plain text, contact information, and more into downloadable QR code images. Generated codes can be saved in PNG or SVG format with custom colors and sizes. Create unlimited QR codes for free — no account needed. QR codes (Quick Response codes) were invented in 1994 by Denso Wave for tracking automotive parts and have since become ubiquitous — from restaurant menus and event tickets to payment systems and product packaging. They can store up to 4,296 alphanumeric characters. This tool generates QR codes entirely in your browser with no server processing, ensuring your data stays private. Customize colors to match your brand, choose your preferred size and format, and download instantly for use in print materials, websites, or digital communications.
- ✓ Generate QR codes from URLs, text, contacts, and more
- ✓ Customizable colors and sizes, downloadable as PNG or SVG
- ✓ Unlimited free generation with no sign-up required
- ✓ 100% client-side generation — your data never leaves your browser
- ✓ High-resolution output suitable for both print and digital use
Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is a QR code?
A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that can store text, URLs, and other data. It can be scanned using a smartphone camera.
▶Is there a limit to the text length?
QR codes can store up to about 4,296 characters, but shorter content produces cleaner, easier-to-scan codes.
▶Can I use the QR code commercially?
Yes! QR codes generated here are free to use for any purpose, personal or commercial.
▶What can I encode in a QR code?
You can encode URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, Wi-Fi credentials, vCard contact information, calendar events, and more. The maximum capacity is about 4,296 alphanumeric characters or 7,089 numeric characters.
▶Do QR codes expire?
Static QR codes (like those generated here) never expire — they permanently encode the data. However, if the QR code points to a URL, the link itself could become inactive if the website is taken down.
▶What size should my QR code be for printing?
For reliable scanning, QR codes should be at least 2 cm x 2 cm (0.8 in) for close-range scanning. For posters or signs viewed from a distance, increase the size proportionally — roughly 25 mm per meter of scanning distance.
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