QR Code Generator
Generate QR codes from text, URLs, or any data instantly.
What is QR Code Generator?
This free QR code generator online lets you create custom QR codes from any text, URL, email, or phone number — instantly, in your browser, with no signup required. A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional barcode readable by any smartphone camera. Originally invented for automotive manufacturing, QR codes are now used everywhere: restaurant menus, business cards, payment apps, marketing campaigns, and more.
How to Use QR Code Generator
- Type or paste the text, URL, phone number, or any data you want to encode.
- Choose your preferred QR code size: small (128px), medium (256px), or large (512px).
- Optionally pick custom foreground and background colors to match your brand.
- Click Generate, then download the QR code as a PNG or copy it to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
QR codes can store URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS messages, Wi-Fi credentials, vCard contact info, and more. The maximum capacity is roughly 4,296 alphanumeric characters.
A single QR code can hold up to about 3 KB of data. For longer content, encode a short URL pointing to the full page rather than embedding the text directly.
Yes — always ensure strong contrast between the foreground and background. Light foreground colors or similar foreground/background pairs can make the code unreadable by scanners.
Absolutely. All QR codes generated here are completely free with no attribution required, for both personal and commercial use.
Simply paste your full URL (e.g. https://example.com) into the input field, choose a size, and click Generate. The QR code will encode your URL so anyone who scans it is taken directly to your website.