QR Code Generator
Generate QR codes for URLs, text, WiFi, vCards, and more. Customize colors and size. Download as PNG or SVG.
How to Use QR Code Generator
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Choose type
Select what to encode: URL, text, WiFi, email, or phone number.
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Enter content
Type or paste the content you want to encode.
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Customize
Set foreground color, background color, and size.
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Download
Download the QR code as PNG or SVG.
Why Use QR Codes?
QR codes bridge the physical and digital worlds. A customer scans a QR code on your business card and instantly sees your portfolio. A restaurant patron scans a table QR code to open the menu without touching anything. An event organizer places QR codes on posters to link directly to the registration page. Since the pandemic accelerated contactless interactions, QR code usage has increased by over 300%. Every modern smartphone camera can read QR codes natively — no app required. This tool generates standard QR codes that work with every scanner on every device, with options to customize colors and encode various data types beyond simple URLs.
What You Can Encode
URLs are the most common QR code content, but QR codes can encode much more. WiFi credentials: scan to automatically connect to a network without typing passwords — perfect for offices, cafes, and Airbnbs. vCards: encode a complete contact card (name, phone, email, address, website) that saves directly to the scanner's contacts. Plain text: encode messages, instructions, or serial numbers. Email: pre-fill recipient, subject, and body for one-tap email sending. Phone numbers: encode a number for one-tap calling. SMS: pre-fill a phone number and message. Geographic coordinates: link to a specific map location. Calendar events: encode event details for one-tap calendar addition.
QR Code Design and Printing Guidelines
For reliable scanning, maintain a minimum 'quiet zone' (white border) of 4 modules around the code. The minimum printed size depends on scanning distance — at arm's length (30cm), the code should be at least 2×2cm. For signage at 1 meter, use at least 6×6cm. For billboards, scale proportionally. When customizing colors, ensure at least 40% contrast between foreground and background — low contrast causes scan failures. Dark foreground on light background is more reliable than the reverse. Never place QR codes on curved surfaces where distortion exceeds 10%. When printing, use vector format (SVG) for any print application to maintain crisp edges at any size.
QR Code Use Cases by Industry
Retail: Link to product pages, reviews, or exclusive offers. Add QR codes to packaging, receipts, and in-store displays. Restaurants: Digital menus that update instantly without reprinting. Include QR codes on tables, receipt footers, and takeout bags. Real estate: Link to virtual tours, floor plans, or agent contact cards on For Sale signs. Events: Registration, schedules, speaker bios, and networking features. Manufacturing: Link to installation guides, warranty registration, and maintenance schedules on product labels. Education: Link to supplementary materials, video explanations, and assignment submissions. Healthcare: Patient intake forms, appointment scheduling, and medication information (following HIPAA guidelines for sensitive data).
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I encode in a QR code?▾
URLs, plain text, WiFi credentials, email addresses, phone numbers, and vCards.
Can I customize the colors?▾
Yes. Set any foreground and background color. Make sure there is enough contrast for scanners to read it.
What size should I use?▾
For print, use at least 300×300 pixels. For screens, 200×200 is usually enough.
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