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QR Code Generator

Generate QR codes for URLs, plain text, WiFi credentials, email addresses, and phone numbers. Customize size, colors, and error correction.

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What is a QR Code?

A QR (Quick Response) code is a type of two-dimensional barcode that was first designed in 1994 for the automotive industry in Japan. Unlike traditional barcodes that store data in horizontal lines, QR codes encode information in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing them to hold significantly more data in a smaller space.

QR codes can store various types of data including URLs, plain text, contact information, WiFi network credentials, email addresses, and phone numbers. They are read by pointing a smartphone camera or a dedicated QR scanner at the code, which decodes the pattern of black and white squares into the original data.

Today QR codes are used everywhere from product packaging and marketing materials to restaurant menus, event tickets, mobile payments, and authentication systems. Their ability to bridge the physical and digital worlds makes them an essential tool for businesses and developers.

QR Code Generator Features

  • Multiple input modes — Generate QR codes for plain text, URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, and WiFi network credentials with proper formatting for each type.
  • Customizable size — Adjust the output size from 128px to 512px to suit your needs, from small icons to large print-ready codes.
  • Error correction levels — Choose from four error correction levels (L, M, Q, H) to balance between data density and damage resilience.
  • Custom colors — Set foreground and background colors to match your brand or design requirements.
  • Instant download — Download your generated QR code as a PNG image with a single click.
  • Copy to clipboard — Copy the QR code image directly to your clipboard for quick pasting into documents or design tools.
  • 100% browser-based — All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy.

Common Use Cases for QR Codes

Website and Landing Page Links — Create QR codes that link directly to your website, product pages, or promotional landing pages. Place them on business cards, flyers, posters, or product packaging to drive traffic from physical media to your online presence.

WiFi Network Sharing — Generate a WiFi QR code that guests can scan to instantly connect to your network without manually typing the password. This is commonly used in cafes, hotels, offices, and homes to simplify network access.

Contact Information Exchange — Encode your email address or phone number into a QR code so others can save your contact details with a quick scan. This is a modern alternative to exchanging business cards at events and conferences.

Marketing and Advertising — Add QR codes to print advertisements, billboards, and product packaging to bridge offline and online marketing channels. Track campaign performance by linking to specific URLs with analytics parameters.

Event Management — Use QR codes on tickets and invitations for quick check-in at events. Attendees simply scan their code at the entrance for contactless, efficient entry management.

How to Create a QR Code Online

Step 1: Choose your input mode. Select the type of content you want to encode from the mode tabs at the top of the tool: Plain Text, URL, Email, Phone, or WiFi.

Step 2: Enter your content. Type or paste the text, URL, email address, phone number, or WiFi credentials into the input fields. For WiFi, enter the network name (SSID), password, and encryption type.

Step 3: Customize the appearance. Adjust the QR code size using the slider, select an error correction level, and optionally change the foreground and background colors to match your design.

Step 4: Generate your QR code. Click the "Generate QR" button to create your QR code. The preview will appear instantly on the right side of the tool.

Step 5: Download or copy. Use the Download button to save the QR code as a PNG image, or use the Copy button to place it on your clipboard for pasting into other applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a QR code?

A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional barcode that stores information such as URLs, text, contact details, or WiFi credentials. It can be scanned by smartphone cameras and QR reader apps to instantly access the encoded data.

Is this QR code generator free?

Yes. Our QR code generator is completely free with no signup required. All QR codes are generated directly in your browser — no data is sent to any server.

What types of QR codes can I create?

You can create QR codes for plain text, URLs, email addresses (mailto: links), phone numbers (tel: links), and WiFi network credentials. Each mode formats the data correctly for maximum compatibility with QR scanners.

What is QR code error correction?

Error correction allows a QR code to remain scannable even if part of it is damaged or obscured. There are four levels: L (7% recovery), M (15%), Q (25%), and H (30%). Higher levels produce denser codes but are more resilient to damage.