QR Code Generator
Enter any URL or text. Customize the colors and optionally drop your logo in the center. Everything is generated instantly in your browser and can be downloaded as a PNG.
How to make a free QR code online
Paste any link, Wi-Fi password or plain text into the box above and this free QR code generator online draws a scannable code instantly — no signup and no watermark. Pick a foreground and background colour, drop your own logo in the middle, and download the result as a PNG for print or web. Everything runs in your browser, so the text you enter never leaves your device.
What is a QR code, and why do people still use them?
A QR (Quick Response) code is a small square barcode that stores a chunk of text — usually a URL, but it can just as easily hold a phone number, an email address, a Wi-Fi password, or a plain message. A phone camera reads the pattern and jumps straight to whatever is encoded, which is why QR codes have become the default bridge between something printed (a poster, a menu, a business card, packaging) and something digital (a website, a payment page, a contact form). No app store download or typing required — just a camera and a tap.
Step-by-step: creating your QR code
- Enter your content. Type or paste a URL, Wi-Fi details, or any text into the input box.
- Choose your colours. Pick a foreground colour (the actual code pattern) and a background colour. Keep strong contrast between the two so scanners can read it easily.
- Set the size. Drag the slider — larger sizes (400px+) print more sharply, smaller ones suit web use.
- Add a logo (optional). Upload a small PNG or JPG logo and it will sit in the centre of the code without breaking scannability, thanks to built-in error correction.
- Generate and download. Click Generate, preview the result, then download it as a PNG ready to use anywhere.
Common ways people use QR codes
- Linking a printed flyer, poster or product label to a website or landing page
- Sharing Wi-Fi access at a café, office or event without reading out a password
- Adding a "scan to pay" or "scan to review" prompt at a shop counter
- Putting a portfolio, resume or social profile link on a business card
- Contactless menus at restaurants
Tips for a QR code that actually scans well
- Keep strong contrast — dark code on a light background scans far more reliably than similar-toned colours.
- Don't shrink it too much when printing — leave the code at least 2×2 cm on physical materials.
- Leave a quiet zone (blank margin) around the code so scanners can detect its edges.
- Test it yourself with a couple of different phones before printing hundreds of copies.
- If you add a logo, keep it small and centred — a logo that's too large can cover the parts the scanner needs to read.
Is this QR code generator really free, and is my data safe?
Yes — this tool has no signup, no watermark, and no usage limit. The QR code is drawn entirely inside your browser using JavaScript, which means whatever you type (even something sensitive like a Wi-Fi password) is never sent to a server or stored anywhere. Once you close the tab, nothing about what you generated is kept.