How to Create a QR Code (3 Steps)
- Enter a URL or text in the input field above
- Customize the design (color, dot style, logo) if you like
- Download as PNG or SVG
How to Use Each Input Type
Create a QR Code from a URL
The most common use case. Simply enter a website URL to create a QR code that can be scanned with any smartphone. Print it on business cards or flyers to direct customers to your website.
How to Create a Wi-Fi QR Code
Switch the input type to Wi-Fi and enter your network name (SSID), password, and encryption method. When scanned, the device connects to Wi-Fi without manually entering the password. Great for cafes and office visitors.
How to Create an Email QR Code
Switch to Email input type and enter the recipient address, subject, and body. When scanned, the email app opens with the fields pre-filled. Useful for contact forms and feedback collection.
Plain Text QR Code
Convert any text into a QR code — notes, serial numbers, messages, or any custom content.
How to Customize Your QR Code
Change Colors (Foreground & Background)
Use the color pickers in the Design section to change the dot color and background. Match your brand colors, but ensure sufficient contrast between foreground and background for reliable scanning.
Embed a Logo or Icon
Upload an image in the Logo section to embed it at the center of your QR code. Error correction is automatically raised to H (highest) to compensate for the area covered by the logo. Keep the logo size within 20% of the total QR code area.
Dot Styles and Shapes
Choose from theme presets or individually select dot shapes (square, circle, rounded, dots) to create a stylish QR code.
Choosing Error Correction Level
Error correction determines recovery capability. L (7%) for smallest size, M (15%) for general use, Q (25%) recommended with logos, H (30%) best for print where damage or dirt is likely.
Choosing a Download Format
PNG: For web and general use. Output at specified size (256/512/1024px). SVG: Best for print and design. Vector format maintains perfect quality at any scale. Editable in design tools like Illustrator. JPEG/WebP: For smaller file sizes. WebP supported in modern browsers.
How to Read a QR Code
Read QR Code from an Image
Switch to the Read tab and upload an image containing a QR code. Read QR codes right in your PC browser — no smartphone camera needed. Perfect for reading QR codes from screenshots or saved images.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How do I create a QR code?
- Simply enter a URL or text in the input field above and a QR code is generated automatically. You can customize the design (colors, logo, dot style) for free and download as PNG or SVG.
- Is this QR code generator free?
- Yes, completely free. No account registration required, no limits on generation or downloads, and commercial use is allowed.
- Can I read a QR code from an image?
- Yes, switch to the Read tab and upload an image. You can read QR codes directly in your browser without a smartphone camera.
- Do QR codes expire?
- QR codes created with this tool are static — they never expire. However, if the URL encoded in the QR code points to a website that is taken down, the link will no longer work.
- Can I use QR codes commercially?
- Yes, all QR codes generated here are free for commercial use — business cards, flyers, posters, websites, product packaging, and more.
- Is my data sent to a server?
- No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your URLs, text, Wi-Fi passwords, and other input data are never sent to any server. It even works offline.
- How many characters can a QR code hold?
- It depends on the error correction level. L (light): up to 2,953 characters, M (standard): 2,331, Q (logo-ready): 1,663, H (high durability): 1,273. Typical URLs are 100-200 characters, so there's plenty of capacity.
About QR Codes
What is a QR Code?
QR Code (Quick Response Code) is a 2D barcode developed by Denso Wave of Japan in 1994. Unlike traditional barcodes that store data in one direction, QR codes use both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing thousands of characters in a small square. Easily readable by smartphone cameras, they're used worldwide for URL sharing, payments, tickets, and more.
QR Code Use Cases
Website URLs on business cards, event check-in, Wi-Fi password sharing, restaurant menus, product traceability, marketing campaigns — QR codes bridge the physical and digital worlds in countless ways.