QR Code Generator Online — Create QR Codes for URLs & Text Free
Generate QR codes from text or URLs.
Enter text or URL above to generate QR code
Privacy first: This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Generate a QR code from any URL, text, phone number, or contact information in seconds. Customize the size and download the QR code as a PNG image. All generation happens in your browser — no data is sent to a server.
How to Use QR Code Generator
- Enter your content: Type or paste the URL, text, or other data you want to encode as a QR code.
- Customize: Adjust the size and optionally choose a foreground and background color.
- Generate: The QR code is generated instantly as you type.
- Download: Click "Download" to save the QR code as a PNG image.
Features
- Generates QR codes for URLs, plain text, and more
- Adjustable size for print and digital use
- Download as a PNG image
- Live preview updates as you type
- Runs entirely in your browser — no server calls
- Free with no account required
Common Use Cases
QR codes are used in marketing materials, business cards, restaurant menus, event badges, product packaging, and presentations to give people quick access to a URL or information. They are increasingly common in contactless settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of data can I encode in a QR code?
- QR codes can encode URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS messages, Wi-Fi credentials, and more.
- Is there a character limit for QR code content?
- QR codes can store up to about 4,296 alphanumeric characters, but shorter content produces simpler, more easily scannable codes.
- Can the QR code be scanned reliably from a phone?
- Yes. The generated codes comply with the QR code standard and can be scanned by any modern smartphone camera app.
- Are my QR codes stored anywhere?
- No. QR codes are generated entirely in your browser and are never transmitted to or stored on any server.