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📱 QR CODE GENERATOR

Generate QR codes for URLs, text, email, and phone numbers instantly. Free, no watermarks, download as PNG.

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âš™ī¸ CREATE YOUR QR CODE
🔗 URL
📝 Text
📧 Email
📞 Phone
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200px
256px
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YOUR QR CODE
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HOW THE QR CODE GENERATOR WORKS

QR codes encode text as a 2D matrix of black and white squares. Any smartphone camera can decode them instantly — no app needed on modern iOS and Android devices.

01

Choose Your Content Type

Select URL, Text, Email, or Phone. Each type formats the encoded data correctly — phone numbers are prefixed with tel:, emails with mailto:, so scanners know what action to take.

02

Enter Your Content

Type or paste your content into the field. URLs should include https://. For email, you can optionally add a subject line that pre-fills when the QR is scanned.

03

Choose a Size

Larger QR codes are easier to scan from a distance — ideal for print or signage. 200px is perfect for digital use. For business cards or small print, use 256px or larger.

04

Generate & Download

Click Generate to render the QR code as a PNG canvas in your browser. Click Download PNG to save it — no watermarks, completely free, yours to use however you like.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do QR codes expire?

Static QR codes (like the ones generated here) never expire. The data is encoded directly into the pattern, so the code works as long as the destination — such as a URL — still exists. If you delete the webpage, the QR still scans but the link will 404.

Can I use these QR codes commercially?

Yes — 100%. The generated QR codes are yours with no watermarks, no licensing restrictions, and no attribution required. Use them on business cards, packaging, posters, or anywhere else.

How much text can a QR code hold?

A standard QR code can hold up to 4,296 alphanumeric characters. Shorter content produces simpler (less dense) QR patterns that are faster and easier to scan. For URLs, using a link shortener keeps the QR code clean and scannable from a distance.

Is the QR generation done on my device?

Yes — entirely. The QR code is generated in your browser using JavaScript with no server requests. Your content never leaves your device.