Free QR Code Generator
FreeGenerate a QR code for any URL instantly — no signup, no watermark, no limits. Download as PNG or SVG. Free forever.
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Settings guide
Error correction levels:
| Level | Recovery | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| L (Low) | 7% | Clean digital use, small logos |
| M (Medium) | 15% | General purpose — good default |
| Q (Quartile) | 25% | Slightly dirty environments |
| H (High) | 30% | Logos embedded in QR, outdoor use |
Higher error correction = larger, denser QR code. For print use with a logo overlaid, use H. For a plain URL on a clean surface, M is sufficient.
Size: Download at least 300×300px for print. For large-format (posters, banners), export as SVG — it scales infinitely.
Colors: The foreground (module) color must contrast with the background at a ratio of at least 3:1. Dark modules on white background scans fastest. Light modules on dark background work, but scan more slowly on older devices. Never use the same color for both.
Quiet zone: QR codes require a margin of 4 module widths around all four edges (the "quiet zone"). Remove this margin and scanners will fail. Leave it intact in your design.
Format comparison
vs QR Monkey / QR Code Generator (.org) / Canva QR: These services generate QR codes on their servers, which means your URL is transmitted and logged. They offer design templates and logo embedding, but the free tiers limit downloads, add watermarks, or expire codes after 30–90 days. Dynamic QR codes (where the destination URL can be changed later) do require server infrastructure — and those services are worth paying for if you need analytics and redirect management. Static QR codes (where the URL is baked directly into the pattern) do not require any server. This generator creates static QR codes locally — no server, no expiry, no account.
vs Google's QR API (now deprecated): Google used to offer a free QR API. It was deprecated. Client-side generation never gets deprecated because there is nothing to maintain.
How it works
Enter URL
Paste or type the destination URL. The QR code generates live as you type — no button press required.
Customize
Adjust error correction level, foreground/background colors, and output size. The preview updates instantly.
Download
Click Download to save as PNG or SVG. SVG is recommended for print; PNG for digital use.
About this format
A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that any smartphone camera can read in under a second. Scanning it opens a URL, shows contact details, connects to WiFi, or triggers any other action you encoded — without the user having to type anything.
Most QR code generator websites ask you to create an account, limit how many codes you can make, add watermarks to free downloads, or expire your codes after a trial period. None of that makes sense for a format that is just a data encoding — there is no ongoing server work involved.
This generator creates QR codes entirely in your browser. Your URL is never sent to a server. The QR image is rendered locally using a JavaScript library and downloaded directly to your device. There are no accounts, no watermarks, no expiry dates, and no file limits. You can generate as many codes as you need for print menus, business cards, posters, product packaging, or any other use.
The output format matters for print work. PNG works fine for digital use. SVG scales to any size without pixelation — essential for large-format printing like banners or window graphics.