Free tool

QR code generator

Turn any link or text into a scannable QR code.

Please enter some text or a URL.

QR codes have become a standard way to bridge physical and digital experiences — scanning one on a menu, poster, or product package instantly takes a phone camera to a website, contact card, or piece of text without anyone needing to type a URL manually. Generating one is straightforward: the code encodes whatever text or link you provide into a scannable pattern that any modern smartphone camera can read.

This is widely used for restaurant menus, business cards, event posters, product packaging, and Wi-Fi sharing, anywhere a quick scan is more convenient than typing a link or contact details by hand.

How to use the QR code generator

Enter the text or URL you want to encode, and the tool generates a scannable QR code instantly. Download the image to print on materials or share it digitally.

Frequently asked questions

What can I encode in a QR code?

Any text works, including website URLs, plain text messages, Wi-Fi network credentials in the correct format, or contact information formatted as a vCard.

Do QR codes expire?

A QR code generated from a URL doesn't expire on its own, but if the destination link changes or is taken down, the code will no longer lead anywhere useful, since the code itself just encodes the original text or link.

Is there a limit to how much text a QR code can hold?

QR codes can technically hold a few thousand characters, but longer content produces a denser, harder-to-scan code, so shorter links or text scan more reliably in practice.

Will any phone be able to scan the generated code?

Most modern smartphones can scan QR codes directly through the built-in camera app without needing a separate scanner app.

Can I use a QR code for printed materials?

Yes — download the generated image at a reasonable resolution and print size, and test-scan it before mass-printing to confirm it reads correctly.

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