QR Code Generator
Generate a QR code from any text, URL, phone number, or Wi-Fi detail and download it as an image. The code is created in your browser, so whatever you encode stays on your device.
QR Code Generator
Convert text, URLs, or data into scannable QR codes with one click
What a QR code can hold
A QR code is just a compact way to store text that a camera can read instantly. The most common use is a link, but you can also encode plain text, an email address, a phone number, an SMS, or Wi-Fi credentials that let a guest join your network by scanning instead of typing a password.
How much you encode affects the pattern. Short content makes a simple, easy-to-scan code; long content packs in more squares and needs a cleaner print and a steadier camera to read.
Making a code that actually scans
Reliability comes down to contrast, size, and quiet space.
- Keep strong contrast: dark code on a light background reads best. Avoid light-on-dark or low-contrast color pairs.
- Leave the empty margin (the 'quiet zone') around the code intact; cropping it tight causes scan failures.
- Print at a size where the smallest squares stay sharp. On packaging, do not go below about 2 cm.
- Test with two or three phones before you print a thousand copies.
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FAQs
Do these QR codes expire?▼
No. A static QR code encodes the data directly, so it works forever as long as the destination (for a URL) still exists. There is no account or server that can switch it off.
Can I edit the link after I print it?▼
Not for a static code like this one - the URL is baked into the pattern. If you need to change the destination later, you would use a dynamic QR service that points to a redirect you control. For a fixed link, this tool is simpler and free.
What size should I use for print?▼
A good rule is a code at least one-tenth the scanning distance. For a poster read from 2 meters, aim for roughly 20 cm. For a business card, 2-3 cm is usually enough.
Is the data I encode private?▼
The code is generated locally in your browser, so the content is not sent anywhere. Remember, though, that a printed QR code is readable by anyone who scans it, so do not encode secrets you would not share openly.
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