Marketing
QR Code Generator
Turn links, contact details, and short text into QR codes for print or offline sharing.
Actions
Test the QR code with a phone camera before printing it on business cards, flyers, or signs.
How to use this tool
- Enter a URL, short message, contact detail, or other text.
- Review the generated QR code preview.
- Copy the original text if you need to reuse it elsewhere.
- Download the PNG and test the QR code with a phone camera before publishing or printing.
Practical examples
A cafe can link a table sign to a menu page.
A consultant can add a QR code to a printed handout that opens a booking page.
A small event can use a QR code for directions, registration, or a feedback form.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Printing a QR code without testing it at the final size.
- Using a very long URL when a shorter tracked URL would scan more reliably.
- Placing the code on a low-contrast or busy background.
- Changing the destination URL after printing if the QR code points to a fixed address.
Useful internal links
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download the QR code?
Yes. After entering text or a URL, use the download button to save the generated QR code as a PNG image.
Should I use a long URL in a QR code?
Shorter content usually produces a simpler QR code that is easier to scan, especially when printed small.
Does this tool track scans?
No. It generates a static QR code from your text or URL. Use your own analytics or UTM links if you need tracking.
How the PNG is generated
- The entered text is encoded in the browser with the qrcode package and rendered to a 320-pixel data URL with a quiet margin.
- The Download action saves the generated data URL as a PNG; no upload endpoint is used to create the image.
- The code contains exactly the supplied text or URL, so a scanner can recover that content. It should not be used to hide secrets.
Test the code in its final context
Who this helps
Useful for teams connecting printed material, packaging, signs, or presentations to a stable digital destination.
A practical workflow
Generate from the final URL, download the image, and test it at the intended print size, distance, lighting, and contrast.
Important limitation
A readable preview does not guarantee every camera can scan a resized, distorted, damaged, or low-contrast print.
Privacy note
QR creation happens locally. Anyone scanning the finished code can recover its contents, so do not encode secrets.