QR Code Generator
Turn any text or URL into a downloadable QR code, PNG or SVG. Free to use, no signup required for occasional use.
What is the QR Code Generator?
The QR Code Generator is a free online tool that converts any text, URL, Wi-Fi credential, or message into a scannable QR code you can download and use anywhere — on packaging, posters, business cards, restaurant menus, invoices, or digital ads. QR codes have become a standard bridge between physical and digital experiences: a customer points their phone camera at the code and is instantly taken to a website, a contact card, or a piece of plain text, without having to type a URL manually. This tool generates codes on the fly using a standards-compliant QR encoding library, so every code it produces is fully scannable by any modern smartphone camera or QR reader app. Beyond the basic black-and-white code, you can customize the foreground and background colors to match your brand, and adjust the output size from small icon-sized codes up to large print-ready dimensions. Codes can be downloaded as a PNG image, ideal for quick sharing or embedding in a document, or as a scalable SVG file, ideal for professional print work where the code needs to stay crisp at any size. Marketers, small business owners, event organizers, and developers all use QR codes to make offline materials clickable, and this tool removes the need for a design app or paid service to generate one.
How to use it
Type or paste the text, URL, or message you want encoded into the input box — for example, your website address, a Wi-Fi network detail, or a promotional link. Optionally adjust the size slider to make the code larger or smaller, and use the color pickers to set a custom foreground and background color if you want the code to match your branding rather than the default black-on-white. Click 'Generate QR code' and the tool will render a preview of your code on the page. From there, choose 'Download PNG' for a standard image file suitable for digital use, social posts, or quick printing, or 'Download SVG' if you need a vector file that stays sharp when scaled up for large prints like posters or banners. Before publishing the code anywhere, it's good practice to scan it yourself with your phone's camera to confirm it opens the right link or shows the right text. If you change the color scheme, keep enough contrast between the foreground and background colors, since low-contrast codes can be harder for some scanners to read.
Frequently asked questions
Is this QR code generator free, and do the codes expire?
Yes, it's free to use within the daily usage limit, and the QR codes themselves are static — once generated and downloaded, they don't expire or require our service to keep working.
Can I customize the color of my QR code?
Yes, you can set a custom foreground and background color. Keep good contrast between the two so scanners can read the code reliably.
Should I download PNG or SVG?
PNG is fine for digital use like websites or social posts. SVG is a vector format best for print materials, since it stays crisp at any size.
What can I encode into a QR code with this tool?
Any plain text or URL up to 2,000 characters, including website links, plain messages, or formatted Wi-Fi/contact strings you provide.