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QR Code Generator

Create custom QR codes in seconds. Adjust colors, size, and error correction. Download as PNG, SVG, or JPEG — no account needed.

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About QR Code Generator

QR codes have become the universal bridge between physical media and the digital world. A QR code on a business card, product label, restaurant menu, event poster, or retail display gives anyone with a smartphone instant access to a URL, contact information, Wi-Fi credentials, or any other digital content — without typing a single character. They are fast to scan, free to generate, and infinitely reusable.

Our QR Code Generator creates customizable QR codes for any input type: URLs, plain text, email addresses with pre-filled subject lines, phone numbers, SMS messages, and Wi-Fi network credentials. Adjust the foreground and background colors to match your brand identity, set the output size for your intended use (screen display vs. large-format print), and choose the error correction level based on how you plan to use the code.

Error correction is the most overlooked QR code setting. At level M (Medium, 15% recovery), standard codes scan reliably in good conditions. At level H (High, 30% recovery), up to 30% of the code can be covered, damaged, or obscured while still scanning — essential if you plan to place a logo, icon, or design element over the center of the QR code. Download as SVG for print materials (infinitely scalable) or PNG/JPEG for digital use.

How to Use QR Code Generator

  1. 1Select the content type — URL, Text, Email, Phone, SMS, or Wi-Fi — from the type selector.
  2. 2Enter the content you want the QR code to encode in the input field.
  3. 3Adjust the foreground and background colors to match your branding.
  4. 4Set the QR code size appropriate for your use case — larger for print, smaller for screen.
  5. 5Select the error correction level — use H if you plan to overlay a logo on the QR code.
  6. 6Click "Download" and choose PNG for digital use or SVG for print and large-format materials.

Use Cases

  • Create a QR code for a website URL to include in printed marketing materials and signage
  • Generate a Wi-Fi credential QR code for guest networks in offices, cafes, or events
  • Add a QR code to a business card linking to a digital portfolio or LinkedIn profile
  • Create product QR codes linking to a product page, manual, or warranty registration
  • Generate event QR codes for ticket verification, directions, or registration confirmation
  • Use High error correction to place a logo over a QR code in branded materials

Tips

  • SVG format is ideal for print — it scales to any size from a business card to a billboard without pixelation
  • Use H (High) error correction when you plan to place a logo or graphic over the QR code center
  • Always test the QR code by scanning it on multiple devices before printing at scale
  • High contrast between foreground and background (dark on light) produces the most reliable scanning
  • Wi-Fi QR codes encode the SSID and password so guests can connect without typing credentials
  • Minimum recommended print size is 2 cm × 2 cm for reliable scanning from a normal distance

Frequently Asked Questions

A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can store text, URLs, emails, phone numbers, and more. When scanned with a smartphone camera, it instantly opens or displays the stored information.

Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no account, no limits. Generate as many QR codes as you need.

You can download your QR code as PNG (best for web and print), SVG (vector, scales infinitely without quality loss), or JPEG (smaller file size, no transparency support).

For most uses, M (Medium, 15% recovery) is the sweet spot. Use H (High, 30%) if you plan to add a logo on top of the QR code or expect physical wear.

Yes. QR codes you generate are yours to use for any purpose, including commercial. There are no licensing restrictions on the output.

A QR code can hold up to 2,953 characters of text, 7,089 numeric digits, or 1,817 Kanji characters. URLs and short texts work best for reliable scanning.

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