QR Code Generator
Generate QR codes from text, URLs, or contact information.
#000000#ffffffEnter text or URL, then click Generate QR Code
Press Cmd/Ctrl+Enter to generate quickly
About the QR Code Generator
Generate a QR code from any URL or text and download it as an image. QR codes encode data as a scannable grid, and because the payload is embedded directly in the image, the code keeps working forever with no shortening service in the middle that could disappear.
How to use it
- 1 Enter the URL or text you want to encode.
- 2 The QR code renders instantly as you type.
- 3 Adjust the size and error-correction level if needed.
- 4 Download the image and place it wherever it needs to be scanned.
What it does
- Instant generation from URLs or arbitrary text
- Adjustable size and error-correction level
- Download as an image file
- No expiry, no redirect service, no scan tracking
Frequently asked questions
Do the QR codes expire or get tracked?
No. The data is encoded directly into the image and generated in your browser, so there is no redirect service in the middle. The code has no expiry date and no one — including us — can see how often it is scanned.
What is the error-correction level?
It sets how much of the code can be damaged or obscured while still scanning: L tolerates about 7%, M 15%, Q 25%, and H 30%. Higher correction means a denser grid for the same data. Use H if you plan to place a logo over the centre or the code will be printed on something that gets scuffed.
How much data can a QR code hold?
Up to about 4,296 alphanumeric characters at the lowest error correction, but that produces a very dense code that phones struggle to read. For reliable scanning keep URLs under roughly 300 characters — shorter codes have larger modules and scan much faster.
Why will my QR code not scan?
Usually contrast or size. Keep it dark-on-light rather than inverted, preserve the quiet zone — the blank margin of about four modules on every side — and print it at least 2cm across for close scanning. Very long payloads also make the grid too fine to resolve.