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Free Online QR Code Generator

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What Is a QR Code?

A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional barcode that stores information — URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, contact details, phone numbers, SMS, or emails — in a grid of black squares that any phone camera can read in an instant. This free online QR code generator builds scannable codes for any of those purposes, with nothing to install.

What You Can Encode

  • Text or URL — share a link, a message, or any plain text.
  • Wi-Fi — let guests join your network by scanning instead of typing a password.
  • Phone / SMS — dial a number or pre-fill a text message on scan.
  • Email — pre-fill the recipient, subject, and body.

How to Use the QR Code Maker

  1. Choose the content type that matches what you want to share.
  2. Fill in the fields (URL, network name and password, phone number, etc.).
  3. The QR code creator updates instantly — scan it or download the image.

Tips for Reliable Scanning

Leave a white margin (the "quiet zone") around the code, keep dark modules on a light background, and test on a real phone before printing. Shorter content scans more reliably, so prefer a short link over a long URL when you can.

FAQ

1. Do QR codes expire?

No. A static QR code (the kind this generator creates) stores its data directly in the image and never expires. It stops working only if the destination it points to — for example a URL — is taken down.

2. Can a QR code store Wi-Fi credentials?

Yes. Choose the Wi-Fi type, enter the network name (SSID), password, and encryption, and the code lets any phone join the network automatically after scanning.

3. Do people need a special app to scan?

Modern iOS and Android cameras scan QR codes natively — just open the camera and point it at the code. No extra app is required.

4. What's the maximum amount of text a QR code can hold?

Up to a few thousand characters depending on the character set, but denser codes are harder to scan. For best results keep the payload short, especially if the code will be printed small.

How to Use

  1. Enter the text or URL you want to encode into the input field.
  2. The QR code is generated automatically as you type.
  3. Right-click or use the Download button to save the QR code as a PNG image.