Free online tool Updated 2026
Free QR code generator
Create a high-quality QR code for a website, text, email, telephone number or Wi-Fi network. Choose the size, colours and error correction level, test the result and download a PNG — with no account and no payment.
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Free online QR code generator
Choose what the QR code should contain, customise the output and generate it directly in your browser. The tool automatically adds a clear quiet zone around the downloadable image.
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Complete the form and select Generate QR code.
Scan the preview with your phone before downloading. Test it again after placing it into artwork or printing it.
Five simple steps
How to create a QR code
You do not need specialist software. Create the code, verify the destination and download a clean PNG in a couple of minutes.
- 01Choose the content type
Select a website URL, plain text, email, telephone number or Wi-Fi network.
- 02Enter the information
Use a stable destination and check spelling, numbers, passwords and tracking parameters carefully.
- 03Choose the output settings
Select the PNG dimensions, error correction level and high-contrast colours.
- 04Generate and scan it
Test the preview with more than one phone and confirm that it opens the correct destination.
- 05Download and test again
Place the PNG into the final design without cropping, stretching or covering its quiet zone.
Quick Response code explained
What is a QR code?
A QR code is a two-dimensional machine-readable symbol made from a grid of dark and light modules. It can encode a website address, text, contact action or other structured information that a compatible camera or scanner interprets.
DENSO WAVE announced the QR Code in 1994. The name stands for “Quick Response”, reflecting the original focus on rapid reading. Standard QR Codes can be read from different directions and include error correction that may recover some data when part of the symbol is dirty or damaged.
Information is encoded
The website URL or other payload is converted into the pattern of modules.
The scanner detects the symbol
The three large positioning squares help the device identify its orientation.
Error correction helps recovery
Redundant data can allow part of a damaged or obscured code to be reconstructed.
The phone performs the action
It may open a webpage, compose an email, call a number or offer to join Wi-Fi.
Practical ideas
What can you use a QR code for?
QR codes bridge printed or physical material with a digital action. The best use is normally one that saves the scanner time and gives them a clear reason to continue.
Website pages
Send visitors to a homepage, landing page, booking form, product, menu, event page or support guide.
Email enquiries
Open a pre-addressed email with an optional subject and starter message to reduce friction.
Telephone calls
Make it easier for mobile users to call a business, reception desk, helpline or event contact.
Guest Wi-Fi
Let guests join a compatible network without manually typing a long password.
Plain text
Display instructions, reference numbers, short messages, asset details or event information.
Marketing campaigns
Connect posters, packaging, flyers, signage and direct mail to a measurable landing page.
Use a landing page you control
For long-life printed material, point the QR code at a short URL on a domain you own. You can then manage the webpage behind that address without replacing every printed code.
Make it easy to scan
QR code printing and design guide
A code can be technically valid and still fail in the real world. Preserve the module pattern, contrast and clear space throughout the design and production process.
Do this
- Keep a clear quiet zone around all four sides.
- Use dark modules on a plain, light background.
- Download a larger PNG for print artwork.
- Keep the code perfectly square and undistorted.
- Add a clear instruction such as “Scan to book”.
- Test the real printed item from the expected distance.
Avoid this
- Do not crop the white margin or place text inside it.
- Do not stretch the image wider or taller.
- Do not use weak contrast or a busy photograph underneath.
- Do not make a dense code tiny just to fit the layout.
- Do not cover the positioning squares with a logo.
- Do not print thousands before testing a proof.
Four-module quiet zone
The standard QR Code symbol needs a clear margin equivalent to four modules on every side. The downloadable PNG from this generator builds that clear area into the image, but your designer must not crop it away.
L, M, Q and H
QR code error correction levels
Error correction adds redundant information that can help a scanner recover data when part of a code is dirty or damaged. More recovery also means a denser symbol.
Low
Approximately 7% recovery. Useful for clean environments and compact content.
Standard
Approximately 15% recovery. The sensible default for most ordinary uses.
High
Approximately 25% recovery. Useful when some wear or damage is possible.
Highest
Approximately 30% recovery. Strongest resilience, with the densest pattern.
Know what you are creating
Static versus dynamic QR codes
This free tool creates static QR codes. They are ideal when the encoded information is final and you do not need a managed redirect or scan dashboard.
Static QR codes
- The final URL or information is stored directly in the pattern.
- No subscription or hosted redirect is required.
- The code itself does not expire.
- The encoded destination cannot be changed after printing.
- Scan tracking requires analytics on the destination URL.
Dynamic QR codes
- The code normally opens a managed redirect first.
- The final destination may be changed without reprinting.
- Scan reporting may be included by the provider.
- The service may require an account or ongoing subscription.
- The code can depend on the provider and redirect remaining active.
Scan with care
Are QR codes safe?
A QR code is a way of encoding information; it is not automatically safe or unsafe. The risk comes from the destination or action hidden behind it. A malicious code can lead to a deceptive website just as a misleading link can.
Before opening an unfamiliar code, check the destination preview shown by the phone, be cautious with payment or login requests and avoid installing unexpected apps. Businesses should use recognisable domains, HTTPS and clear wording around the code so customers know what to expect.
Business checklist
- Use a domain your customers recognise.
- Keep the destination secure and mobile-friendly.
- Explain what scanning will do.
- Avoid embedding private information directly.
- Monitor the destination page for errors or compromise.
- Replace damaged or defaced printed codes quickly.
Common questions
Free QR code generator FAQs
Answers covering downloads, sizes, expiry, error correction, commercial use and scanning problems.
Is this QR code generator completely free?
Yes. You can create and download QR codes without opening an account, entering payment details or buying a subscription. The generator creates static QR codes and provides PNG downloads at several sizes.
Does the generator store the information I enter?
The generator is designed to process your input in your browser. It does not submit the URL, text, email address, telephone number or Wi-Fi details through a form to iwebsitez.com. As with any online tool, avoid entering highly sensitive or confidential information into a QR code.
Can I create a QR code for any website URL?
Yes. Enter a full website address or a domain name and the generator will create a static QR code that opens that destination. Test the finished code before printing it, particularly when the URL contains tracking parameters, redirects or unusual characters.
Can I download my QR code as a PNG?
Yes. Generate the code, choose the required output size and select Download PNG. The file includes a white quiet zone around the symbol to improve scanning reliability.
What QR code size should I choose?
Use 256px for ordinary on-screen use, 512px for larger digital graphics and 1024px when the code may be placed into print artwork. The physical print size, viewing distance, data length and printer quality also affect scanning, so always test the final design at its real size.
Do QR codes expire?
A static QR code does not expire by itself. It continues to encode the same information for as long as the printed or digital image remains readable. A website QR code can still stop being useful if the destination URL is moved, deleted or allowed to expire.
What is the difference between a static and dynamic QR code?
A static QR code stores the final destination or information directly in the symbol. It cannot be edited after creation. A dynamic QR code normally points to a managed redirect, allowing its destination and tracking settings to be changed later. This free generator creates static QR codes.
Can I change a static QR code after downloading it?
No. Changing the encoded content creates a different pattern, so you must generate and distribute a new QR code. Use a stable URL that you control if the code will be printed on packaging, signs or long-life marketing material.
Which error correction level should I use?
Level M is a sensible default for most clean digital and printed uses. Level Q or H adds more recovery capability when a code may become dirty, damaged or partly obscured, but higher correction levels also make the symbol denser. Level L is best reserved for clean conditions and compact data.
Can this tool create a Wi-Fi QR code?
Yes. Choose Wi-Fi network, enter the network name, security type and password, and the generator will build a compatible Wi-Fi payload. Anyone who can scan the code may be able to join the network or view its credentials, so only share it where appropriate.
Why will my QR code not scan?
Common causes include low contrast, an insufficient quiet zone, a code printed too small, distortion, glare, a damaged surface, an overly long payload or a destination that is not formatted correctly. Regenerate it with dark modules on a light background, choose a larger size and test it with more than one phone.
Can I use a generated QR code commercially?
Yes. A standard QR code can be used on business cards, menus, posters, packaging, signs, invoices and other commercial material. You remain responsible for the destination, wording, permissions, privacy obligations and accuracy of anything the code opens.
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