QR Code Generator
Create seven types of QR code with adjustable size and correction; copy or download PNG and SVG.
Enter a URL or text to make a QR code.
Output
Your QR code will appear here.
Free Online QR Code Generator
Our free QR code generator lets you create high-quality QR codes instantly for websites, text, email, phone numbers, WiFi networks, SMS messages, and digital contact cards. Put a menu link on a restaurant table card, let guests join your WiFi without reading out the password, or add a vCard code to the back of a business card.
QR codes (Quick Response codes) are two-dimensional barcodes that smartphones and tablets can scan to instantly access encoded information. They have become essential in marketing, hospitality, education, and everyday communication. Our generator supports multiple data formats and lets you customize the size and error correction level to suit any use case.
Your data never leaves your device: nothing you enter is uploaded or stored. You can download the result as a high-resolution PNG image or copy it directly to your clipboard for immediate use in documents, presentations, or design software.
Key Features
- Support for seven QR types: plain text, URL, email, phone, SMS, WiFi, and vCard contact cards
- Customizable output size from 128x128 up to 1024x1024 pixels
- Four error correction levels (Low, Medium, Quartile, High) for damaged-code resilience
- Instant preview that redraws as soon as you change the size or error correction level
- One-click PNG download optimized for both print and digital use
- Copy QR code image directly to clipboard
- WiFi QR codes with WPA/WPA2, WEP, and open network support
- vCard 3.0 generation with name, organization, phone, and email fields
- Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored
- Mobile-friendly interface that works on phones and tablets
How to Use the QR Code Generator
- Select a QR type: Choose from Text, URL, Email, Phone, SMS, WiFi, or Contact based on the data you want to encode.
- Enter your content: Fill in the required fields such as a website URL, phone number, WiFi credentials, or contact details.
- Adjust settings: Pick an output size and error correction level. Use higher error correction for printed materials that may get damaged.
- Generate the code: Click the "Generate QR Code" button to create your QR code instantly.
- Download or copy: Save the QR code as a PNG image or copy it to your clipboard for use in other applications.
- Test before printing: Scan the generated code with your phone camera to verify it works correctly.
Use Cases
- Marketing & advertising: Add QR codes to flyers, posters, and business cards to drive traffic to your website or landing page.
- Restaurant menus: Create contactless digital menus that customers scan from their table.
- WiFi sharing: Generate a WiFi QR code so guests can connect to your network without typing the password.
- Event management: Share event details, registration links, or venue directions via scannable codes.
- Contact exchange: Encode your vCard so people can save your contact info with a single scan.
- Education: Link students to course materials, assignment pages, or supplementary resources.
- Product packaging: Direct customers to manuals, warranty registration, or review pages.
- Real estate: Place QR codes on property signs linking to virtual tours or listing details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What error correction level should I use?
For digital use, Medium (15%) is sufficient. For printed materials that may be scratched or partially obscured, choose Quartile (25%) or High (30%).
What size should I use for printing?
Use 512x512 or 1024x1024 for print materials. The QR code should be at least 2cm x 2cm when printed for reliable scanning.
Can I use these QR codes commercially?
Yes, you can use the generated QR codes for any purpose, including commercial projects, without any restrictions.
Tips & Best Practices
- Test on multiple devices: Scan your QR code with different phones and camera apps to ensure compatibility before distributing.
- Use short URLs: Shorter data produces simpler QR codes that scan faster and more reliably.
- Ensure high contrast: Keep a strong contrast between the QR code and background for best scanning results.
- Add a call to action: Place text like "Scan me" near your QR code so users know what to do.
- Avoid distortion: Always maintain a 1:1 aspect ratio when resizing QR codes to prevent scanning failures.
- Leave quiet zones: Ensure there is adequate white space around the QR code so scanners can detect its edges.