Make a free QR code for your website, menu or phone number and download it as a PNG. It never expires, has no scan limit and needs no sign-up.
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Many “free” QR code sites make dynamic codes that point to their own server, then switch them off when the trial ends. This tool makes static codes in your browser. The link sits inside the pattern, so the code works for as long as your page does.
Example: Hana runs a bakery and prints the code on her takeaway boxes. It points to her online order page, so it keeps working every time she reprints the boxes.
How to make a free QR code
- Type your link or text. Paste your website address, or use tel:+61412345678 for a phone number or mailto:hello@yourshop.com for an email.
- Choose a size. Use Large for anything printed and Medium for screens.
- Pick your colours. Keep the QR dark and the background light.
- Click Generate QR Code. The code appears next to the form.
- Download the PNG. Scan it with your phone before you print it.
What you can put in a QR code
- Website or menu link: any
https://address. - Phone number:
tel:+61412345678opens the dialler. - Email:
mailto:hello@yourshop.comopens a new email. - Wi-Fi:
WIFI:T:WPA;S:NetworkName;P:Password;;lets guests join without typing. - Plain text: up to about 200 characters.
Want to see how many people scan it? Tag your link first with the UTM Builder, then paste the tagged link here.
Frequently asked questions
Is this QR code generator really free?
Yes. There is no account, no trial and no scan limit. The code is made in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Do these QR codes expire?
No. This tool makes static QR codes, so the link is built into the pattern with no redirect in between. The code keeps working for as long as the page it points to stays online.
Why do some free QR code generators stop working?
Many free sites make dynamic codes that point to their own server. When the free trial ends, the code stops redirecting. A static code has no middleman, so it cannot be switched off.
What size should I use for print?
Use the Large (512px) setting and print the code at least 2cm wide. Print one test copy and scan it with your phone before you order a full run of flyers or menus.
Can I use my brand colours?
Yes. Pick the QR colour and the background colour. Keep the QR colour darker than the background and keep the contrast high, or some phones will not scan it.
How many characters can I put in a QR code?
About 200. A short web address is best. A longer text makes a denser code that is harder to scan, and the tool will tell you if it is too long.
How do I see how many people scan my QR code?
Add UTM tags to your link before you make the code, then check the campaign in Google Analytics. Build the tagged link with the UTM Builder and paste it in here.
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- Free UTM Builder: Add tracking tags to the link before you turn it into a QR code.
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