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QR Code Generator

Create QR codes for URLs, text and Wi-Fi instantly, then download as PNG. Free client-side QR code generator — no watermark.

About QR Code Generator

The QR Code Generator is a free QR code generator that turns any URL or block of text into a scannable code the instant you finish typing, with no server round-trip and no delay. It's built for anyone who needs to create a QR code fast — marketers linking print flyers to a landing page, restaurant owners publishing a digital menu, event organizers building check-in passes, or a developer who just needs a quick code to test a mobile deep link. Choose an output size from 128 to 1024 pixels and download the result as a PNG with no watermark baked in.

Real-world use goes well beyond plain links: paste a phone number as `tel:+15551234567` to make a code that opens the dialer, a `WIFI:T:WPA;S:name;P:password;;` string to let guests join a network with one scan, or a vCard block to hand out digital business cards. Because every modern phone camera reads QR codes natively, there's no app for the person scanning to install — the code just has to be printed or displayed clearly.

Under the hood, generation and rendering both happen locally in your browser — the tool encodes your content directly into the QR matrix and draws it to a canvas, so there's no third-party redirect or shortener service that could go offline, start charging, or track scans later. You can also choose an error-correction level (Low, Medium, Quartile or High); higher levels rebuild the code from less surviving data, which matters if you're printing small, laminating, or expect the code to get scuffed, at the cost of a denser pattern.

One caveat worth knowing before you print: very long input strings (long URLs with tracking parameters, full vCards) produce a denser, harder-to-scan pattern, so it helps to shorten the URL first if you're printing small. Always test a printed code with a real phone camera at the intended size before running a full print job — a code that renders perfectly on screen can still be too dense to scan reliably at 1.5 cm on a business card.

How to Use the QR Code Generator

  1. Paste the URL or text you want to encode.
  2. Pick a size and error-correction level from the options panel if the defaults don't fit your use case.
  3. The QR code renders instantly in the preview.
  4. Click Download to save it as a PNG for print or web use.

Features

  • Instant client-side generation — no external API
  • Selectable size (128–1024 px) and error-correction level (L/M/Q/H)
  • PNG download with no watermark
  • Codes never expire (no redirect service involved)
  • Works for URLs, plain text and Wi-Fi strings

Examples

Encoding a website URL

Input

https://example.com/promo

Output

A 256×256 PNG QR code that opens the promo page when scanned by any phone camera

Sharing Wi-Fi credentials

Input

WIFI:T:WPA;S:CafeNet;P:8charPass;;

Output

A QR code that joins guests to the network automatically — no typing a password

Printing on a small product label

Input

https://example.com/sku/48213, error correction: High

Output

A denser code that still scans reliably even if part of the label gets scuffed

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these QR codes expire?

No. The code encodes your URL or text directly, with no shortener or tracking redirect in between, so it works as long as your destination exists.

Can I use the QR codes commercially?

Yes — codes you generate are yours to use anywhere: packaging, menus, posters, business cards and ads. There's no license fee or attribution requirement.

What size should a printed QR code be?

A minimum of 2×2 cm (about 0.8 inch) for close-range scanning. As a rule of thumb, the code should be at least 1/10 of the intended scanning distance.

What does the error-correction level actually change?

It controls how much of the code can be damaged or obscured and still scan correctly, from roughly 7% (Low) up to 30% (High) of the data. Higher levels are worth using for small, laminated or outdoor codes, but they make the pattern denser — so print it larger to compensate.

Is the QR Code Generator free?

Yes, the QR Code Generator is completely free with no usage limits. No signup, no account and no installation required.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type is uploaded or stored on our servers.