Free QR Code Generator — Create PNG & SVG QR Codes

Quick start

1. Choose type: URL, text, email, phone, SMS, Wi‑Fi, or vCard.
2. Enter content: Paste your link or fill in the details.
3. Customize: Pick colors, size, and error correction level.
4. Preview: See updates instantly.
5. Download: Export PNG for fast sharing or SVG for print-quality scaling.

Why use QR codes?

• Contactless sharing: No typing — scan and go.
• Space-saving: A small square can hold a lot of info.
• Professional: Great for business cards and signage.
• Universal: Most smartphones scan QR codes natively.
• Flexible: Works on paper, screens, packaging, and more.

QR code types (what you can encode)

URL / Website

Link to a webpage, landing page, coupon, review page, or app store listing.

Plain text

Show instructions, short messages, serial numbers, or directions after scanning.

Email

Create a “tap to email” code using mailto: (recipient, subject, body).

Phone number

Create a “tap to call” code using tel:.

SMS

Pre-fill a message using sms: (recipient + message).

Wi‑Fi credentials

Let guests join a network by scanning (SSID + password + encryption type).

vCard (Contact)

Share a full contact card (name, company, phone, email, website).

Customization options (style without breaking scans)

Colors and contrast

Scanners need contrast. Dark foreground on a light background is safest. If you use brand colors, keep the foreground dark and avoid low-contrast combinations.

Size and margin (quiet zone)

The “quiet zone” is the blank margin around the code. Keep it intact — cropping too close is one of the most common reasons scans fail. For print, aim for a larger size, especially if the QR contains a long URL or lots of data.

Error correction

Error correction helps the code remain scannable if part of it is covered, damaged, or has a small centered logo:

• Low (7%): smallest, least tolerant
• Medium (15%): recommended for most cases
• Quartile (25%): helpful outdoors / on rough surfaces
• High (30%): best for logos and harsh conditions (makes the code denser)

PNG vs SVG (which one to download?)

• PNG is great for web, messaging apps, and quick publishing.
• SVG is best for professional design and print because it scales cleanly at any size.

If you’re printing business cards, flyers, or packaging, choose SVG when possible and always test-scan a print proof.

Best practices

• Test before publishing: scan on at least two phones.
• Add context: “Scan to open menu”, “Scan to join Wi‑Fi”, etc.
• Avoid glossy glare: reflections reduce scan reliability.
• Keep URLs short: shorter URLs produce simpler, easier-to-scan codes.

Print checklist (business cards, flyers, packaging)

Print is where QR codes fail most often. Use this checklist:

• Export SVG when possible (clean scaling in design tools).
• Keep the quiet zone intact (don’t crop too close).
• Prefer solid colors with strong contrast.
• Avoid placing the code over a busy photo; use a light panel behind it.
• Test a proof print and scan from a realistic distance.

As a rule of thumb, if the QR needs to be scanned from farther away, increase its physical size. If the data is long (for example, a very long URL), the code becomes denser and also benefits from a larger size.

Tracking scans (UTM parameters)

QR codes are usually static, but you can still measure performance by tracking the destination URL:

• Add UTM parameters (source/medium/campaign) to your link.
• Use a short, clean URL so the code stays less dense.

This is helpful for posters, inserts, menus, and campaigns where you want to compare scan performance across locations.

Troubleshooting

• It doesn’t scan: increase contrast, add margin, and increase size.
• It scans on one phone but not another: avoid inverted colors, reduce styling, try higher error correction.
• Logo breaks scanning: shrink the logo, keep it centered, and use a higher correction level.

FAQ

Is it free?

Yes — the QR Code Generator is free to use.

Can I print the QR code?

Yes. For print, export SVG when possible and test-scan a proof.

Does it work for Wi‑Fi and contacts?

Yes — choose Wi‑Fi or vCard types.

Create your QR code

Generate a QR code now and export it in a print-ready format:

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