Free QR Code Generator

Create QR codes in seconds. No account needed, no watermarks. Download as SVG and use anywhere.

100% free No sign-up No watermark SVG / PNG

Enter a URL

Enter your contact details

Enter WiFi details

Create a calendar event

Send a pre-filled SMS

Send a pre-filled email

Tap-to-call number

Open a location in Maps

Tip: open Google Maps, right-click on a location, and copy the coordinates.

Crypto payment request

PayPal.Me payment link

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Scan a QR code

Point your camera at any QR code, or upload an image. Decoded entirely in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

How it works

1

Pick a QR type

Choose from URL, vCard, WiFi, or Event. Each type has its own form.

2

Download as SVG or PNG

SVG stays crisp at any size; PNG works anywhere. Both are free.

3

Share and scan

Print it or share it digitally. Anyone can scan it with their phone.

See what happens when someone scans it

Different QR types trigger different native actions on your phone — here's what each one looks like.

URL

Opens the link in the phone's default browser.

vCard

Saves the contact to the phone's address book.

WiFi

Connects to the network — no typing required.

Event

Adds the event to the phone's calendar.

SMS

Opens the SMS app with the message pre-filled.

Email

Opens the mail app with recipient and subject filled.

Phone

Starts a phone call — one tap to dial.

Location

Opens the location in the default Maps app.

Crypto

Opens your crypto wallet pre-filled with the address and amount.

PayPal

Opens PayPal.Me ready to send the amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this QR code generator really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark, and no usage limits. The entire generator runs in your browser, so there are no costs we need to pass on.
Do the QR codes expire?
No. These are static QR codes, which means the data is encoded directly into the image. They work forever, as long as the destination (like a URL) still exists.
Can I use these QR codes commercially?
Yes. You can use any QR code you generate here on business cards, posters, menus, packaging, marketing materials, or anywhere else — no attribution required.
What is the difference between static and dynamic QR codes?
Static QR codes (what we generate) encode the data directly — fast, permanent, and private. Dynamic QR codes point to a redirector you control, which lets you change the destination later but requires a paid service and a live server.
Is my data sent to any server?
No. The entire app runs in your browser. Your text, WiFi password, contact details, or event data never leave your device. There is no backend that sees your inputs.
What size should I print the QR code?
A reliable rule: the QR code side should be at least one-tenth of the scan distance. If people scan from 1 meter away, print it at least 10 cm (4 inches) wide. For posters scanned from far away, print it larger.
Can I generate Bitcoin or cryptocurrency QR codes?
Yes. We support Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE). The QR code uses the standard URI scheme (bitcoin:, ethereum:, etc.) so any modern wallet — Trust Wallet, MetaMask, Coinbase, Phoenix, Muun — opens pre-filled with the address and optional amount. We never see your wallet address: it stays in your browser.
Will SMS, Email, and Phone QR codes work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. They use the standard URI schemes (sms:, mailto:, tel:) supported on both iOS and Android. Scanning opens the user's default app — Messages or any SMS app, the default mail client, or the dialer — with the recipient and content pre-filled. The user can review and edit before sending.
How accurate are location (GPS) QR codes?
As accurate as the coordinates you enter. We use the geo:lat,lon URI scheme. Scanning opens the default Maps app (Google Maps on Android, Apple Maps on iOS) at the exact point. For sub-meter accuracy, get coordinates from Google Maps (right-click → copy coordinates) — they typically have 6 decimal places (~10 cm precision).

When to Use Which QR Code Type

QR codes aren't one-size-fits-all. The format matters: the right type makes scanning seamless, while the wrong one forces extra taps or loses data. Here's a quick guide to picking the best QR format for your use case.

URL QR Codes

The most common type and the easiest to use. They open any web address — a website, a YouTube video, a Google Maps location, a PDF, or a social profile — when scanned. Ideal for restaurant menus, product packaging, posters, flyers, business cards, store windows, or anywhere you want to bridge print and digital. Because the data is just a link, you can change what the destination page contains later without reprinting the code.

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vCard QR Codes

Save a complete contact — name, phone, email, company, job title, and website — directly to the scanner's phone address book. No more typing contact details off a business card. Perfect for networking events, trade shows, real-estate signs, sales teams, and anyone who hands out business cards. One scan and you're in someone's contacts forever.

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WiFi QR Codes

Let guests connect to your network without typing the password. Useful for cafés, hotels, Airbnb listings, co-working spaces, offices, and home guest networks. The scanner's phone automatically recognizes the code, reads the SSID and password, and joins. Supports WPA / WPA2 / WPA3, WEP, and open networks, and handles hidden SSIDs too.

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Event QR Codes

Add a calendar entry directly to the scanner's phone — event title, location, start and end time, and description. Great for wedding invitations, conference flyers, workshop posters, gym class schedules, or any event you want people to remember. Follows the iCalendar standard, so it works on iPhone, Android, Google Calendar, and Outlook.

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SMS QR Codes

Open the SMS app pre-filled with a recipient number and a message ready to send. Useful for customer support shortcuts, voting and feedback campaigns, opt-in keywords, package handoff confirmations, and any flow where you want one-tap text replies. The phone honors the user's default SMS app, so it works the same on iPhone (Messages) and Android (any SMS app).

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Email QR Codes

Open the default mail app with the recipient, subject, and body already filled in. Perfect for support contact points, RSVP forms, sales lead magnets, conference networking, and any time you want to lower the friction of sending an email. The user only needs to tap "Send" — and they can edit before sending if they want to.

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Phone QR Codes

One scan, one tap, one call. Phone QR codes (the tel: scheme) trigger the dialer with the number pre-filled. Excellent for customer service, taxi/transport stickers, real-estate signs, restaurant reservation calls, and emergency contacts on equipment. No more reading a number off a page and dialing it manually — just scan and call.

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Location QR Codes

Open Google Maps, Apple Maps, or the user's default map app at exact GPS coordinates. Ideal for hard-to-find businesses (industrial parks, rural locations), event venues, tourism trails, geocaching, real-estate sites, and "Find us" stickers on storefronts. Works without a street address — just lat/lon, perfect when an address is ambiguous or non-existent.

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₿ Crypto QR Codes

Generate payment requests for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, or Dogecoin using the standard URI schemes (bitcoin:, ethereum:, etc.). The scanner's wallet app — Trust Wallet, MetaMask, Coinbase, Phoenix, Muun — opens with the address and amount pre-filled. Great for accepting tips, donation pages, freelance invoices, point-of-sale at crypto-friendly events, and any time you want to make a payment trivially easy to send.

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PayPal QR Codes

Encode a PayPal.Me link with optional amount and currency. Scanning opens the user's browser at paypal.me/yourname with the amount pre-filled if specified. Useful for splitting bills, receiving freelance payments, charity donations, garage sales, and any peer-to-peer transactions where you want zero friction. PayPal handles fees, currency conversion, and dispute resolution.

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Browse by Category

Curated guides grouped by audience. Each hub covers 5–7 specific use cases with templates, best practices, and FAQ.

For Business

Business cards, resumes, office WiFi, real estate, conferences, product packaging. 7 guides.

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For Events

Weddings, RSVPs, conferences, school events, memorial services, restaurant menus. 6 guides.

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For Payments

PayPal.Me, Cash App, Venmo tips, nonprofit donations, WhatsApp Pay. 5 guides.

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For Creators

Instagram, YouTube, Spotify playlists, podcasts, LinkedIn. Turn print into followers.

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Specific situations, ready-made guides. Each page covers the templates, best practices, and common mistakes for one real-world use case — from Airbnb hosts to wedding planners to small businesses.

QR Code for Airbnb

Print one card and every guest connects to WiFi with a single tap — no typing 16-character passwords. Boost reviews with an easy welcome experience.

Read the Airbnb guide →

QR Code for Restaurant Menu

Replace printed menus that go out of date overnight. Update prices in seconds — your QR stays the same. Multilingual, accessible, free.

Read the menu guide →

Wedding QR Codes

One QR on your invitation handles RSVPs, live photo sharing, and registry. Guests scan from the save-the-date — paperless and elegant.

Read the wedding guide →

QR Code for Business Cards

Paper cards get thrown out. A QR on yours saves your contact directly to their phone — name, email, phone, LinkedIn — in two seconds.

Read the business card guide →

Google Review QR Code

Happy customers rarely review on their own. Place a QR at checkout — they tap, leave 5 stars, you climb the local search rankings.

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WhatsApp QR Code

Customers hate filling forms. Scan a QR, WhatsApp opens with a pre-filled message to your number. Free, no app required to scan.

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Instagram QR Code

Stop saying "follow us @yourbrand". Print a QR — they scan, Instagram opens, one tap follows. Works for personal and business accounts.

Read the Instagram guide →

QR Code Tip Jar

No one carries cash anymore. Print a QR — customers tap to tip via PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App. You get paid instantly.

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QR Code on Resume

Recruiters scan a QR on your CV to open your portfolio, LinkedIn, or video intro — instantly. Stands out from text-only resumes.

Read the resume guide →

Office WiFi QR Code

Guests and contractors connect to your office guest network in one tap. No more whiteboard passwords or IT tickets.

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Real Estate Listing QR

Yard signs and flyers link to the full MLS listing, virtual tour, and agent contact. Buyers scan without typing URLs.

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Conference QR Code

Badges, agendas, venue maps, session feedback — all from a single QR. Reduce printed handouts and last-minute schedule changes.

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Spotify Playlist QR

Share a curated playlist by QR — scan opens the Spotify app, ready to play. Perfect for wedding receptions, cafés, and merch tags.

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▶️ YouTube Channel QR

One scan opens your channel — visitors tap subscribe without typing. Ideal for end cards, business cards, and merchandise.

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LinkedIn QR Code

Networking events: scan, connect, done. No more typing names into search. Works for personal profiles and company pages.

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PayPal.Me QR Code

Encode a paypal.me link with optional amount and currency. Customers scan, PayPal opens, payment in seconds.

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Cash App QR Code

Print your $cashtag as a QR — friends, customers, and tippers scan to send money instantly. No app switching, no typos.

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Event RSVP QR Code

Invitation QRs that open your RSVP form pre-filled — track headcount automatically. Great for parties, fundraisers, weddings.

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Lost Pet QR Tag

A QR on the collar links to "I'm lost — call my human" with phone, vet, allergies, and meds. Faster reunions than tags alone.

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Funeral / Memorial QR

A living obituary: scan to view photos, tribute videos, charitable donation links. Modern memorial cards and headstones.

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Nonprofit Donation QR

Print one QR on flyers, mailers, and signage — donors scan to give via Stripe, PayPal, or Donorbox. 501(c)(3) ready.

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Product Packaging QR

SKU-level destinations: scan to see ingredients, allergen info, FDA disclosures, AR experiences, or warranty registration.

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Podcast QR Code

Pod.link smart-routing — your listener's preferred podcast app opens automatically. Print on flyers, merch, and end cards.

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School Event QR Code

Permission slips, sign-up sheets, FERPA-safe parent communication. One QR replaces ten paper forms.

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Yoga Studio QR Code

Schedule + booking links via MindBody, Glofox, or Vagaro. Members scan to book the next class without app friction.

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From the Blog

Practical guides on making QR codes — from sizing and troubleshooting to branding with logos and printing for cafés.

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