Create a QR code for a website link, text, Wi-Fi network, email, phone number, or contact card. Preview your code and download a PNG or SVG image. Generation happens in your browser.

How to create a free QR code

Choose the information type: link, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone, or contact card.
Enter your information. The preview updates when the required fields are complete.
Choose a PNG size, error correction level, and readable dark-on-light colors.
Download PNG or SVG, or print the code. Scan-test the final image or printed copy.

QR codes for websites, sharing, and library services

A QR code stores information in a square pattern that a compatible camera or QR reader can decode. A website code opens a link; a Wi-Fi code contains connection details; and a contact code contains a vCard that a compatible phone can import. Support for automatic Wi-Fi connection and contact import varies by device.

Use this QR code maker for resource links, book displays, digital collections, library guides, event posters, business cards, and other materials. Keep the surrounding quiet space intact, use strong contrast, and choose SVG or a larger PNG for print. Longer text creates a denser code, so a short, stable URL is often easier to reproduce on small labels.

Frequently asked questions

Is this QR code generator free?

Yes. You can generate QR codes and download PNG or SVG images without a subscription or a QR-service account.

Do these QR codes expire?

The generated codes are static: their encoded information does not expire through this tool. A linked website, email address, phone number, or Wi-Fi credential still needs to remain valid.

Can I change the content after downloading a QR code?

A static QR code contains the original information. To encode different information, generate and distribute a new code. If you own the linked website, you can update that page while keeping the same URL.

Should I download PNG or SVG?

PNG is useful for documents, slides, and everyday sharing. SVG keeps the module grid sharp when scaled and is useful for posters and professional printing. Keep the light border around the code and test the final output with a phone.

Is my entered information uploaded?

QR generation and image creation happen locally in your browser. This tool does not upload entries to WordPress or a remote QR service, or save them in browser storage. Anyone who can scan a shared code can read its encoded information.

How can libraries use QR codes?

Libraries can link shelf signs to catalogue records, posters to event registration pages, handouts to research guides, or service desks to contact details. Always test the destination and printed code before distributing them.