Use this free QR code generator to create a scannable, customizable QR code for websites, menus, business cards, posters, packaging, events, Wi-Fi access pages, social profiles, and digital campaigns. Enter your URL or text, choose your colors, adjust the style, add a logo if needed, and download the final QR code as PNG or SVG.
Before publishing or printing your QR code, always test it with more than one device and scanning app. A QR code that looks good on screen may become harder to scan if it is too small, has low contrast, includes too much data, or is printed on a reflective or curved surface.
For best results, use a dark foreground color on a light background. Very pale colors, gradients with low contrast, or transparent backgrounds can make the code harder to scan. If you customize the colors, test the code on both bright and dim screens before using it.
A QR code needs empty space around it. This empty border is called the quiet zone. Do not place text, icons, frames, images, or design elements too close to the QR code, especially when printing it on flyers, labels, menus, signs, or packaging.
The more information you encode, the denser the QR code becomes. Dense QR codes contain more small modules and can be more difficult to scan when printed small. For marketing materials, a short landing page URL is usually better than a very long tracking URL.
Error correction helps a QR code remain readable even if part of the code is slightly dirty, damaged, or covered. Higher error correction can improve resilience, but it also makes the QR code denser. Use a higher level when adding a logo or when the QR code will be printed outdoors, on packaging, or in places where it may be scratched or distorted.
Adding a logo can make a QR code more recognizable, but the logo should not cover the corner position markers or too much of the central pattern. If you add a logo, use a higher error correction level and test the final image after downloading it.
Always scan the final exported file, not only the preview on the website. Test the QR code from different distances, with different phones, and under realistic lighting conditions. If the code will be printed, print a sample at the final size before producing large quantities.
Choose PNG if you need a simple image for a website, presentation, email, document, or social media post. PNG is easy to use and supported almost everywhere.
Choose SVG if you need a scalable file for professional design, printing, signs, posters, stickers, packaging, or any material that may be resized. SVG files stay sharp at different sizes because they are vector-based.
| Use case | Suggested size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business card | At least 2 x 2 cm | Use a short URL and test before printing. |
| Flyer or brochure | At least 3 x 3 cm | Keep enough white space around the code. |
| Restaurant menu | At least 3 x 3 cm | Use strong contrast and a durable print surface. |
| Poster or sign | Larger depending on viewing distance | Test from the distance users will actually scan from. |
| Packaging or labels | Depends on material and curvature | Avoid folds, edges, seams, and reflective areas. |
This generator creates static QR codes. A static QR code stores the destination directly inside the code. Once downloaded and printed, the encoded content cannot be changed unless you generate a new QR code.
Dynamic QR codes work differently: they usually point to a short redirect URL controlled by a service provider. That makes it possible to change the final destination later or track scan statistics. If you only need a simple, permanent QR code for a fixed URL or text, a static QR code is often enough.
Yes. You can create and download QR codes for personal or business use without creating an account.
Static QR codes do not expire by themselves. However, the destination can stop working if the website, page, file, or service linked by the QR code is removed or changed.
Yes. For print, SVG is usually the best format because it can be resized without losing sharpness. Always print a test sample and scan it before mass production.
Yes, but keep the logo small and centered, avoid covering the corner markers, and use a higher error correction level. Always test the final QR code after adding a logo.
Common reasons include low contrast, missing quiet zone, too much encoded data, a very small print size, a damaged surface, poor lighting, or a logo that covers too much of the pattern.
Error correction is a QR code feature that helps recover encoded data if a part of the QR code is dirty, damaged, or visually obstructed. Higher error correction can improve resilience, but it may also make the QR code more complex.
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