A QR code turns a long address or a block of text into a square that any phone camera can read. Many generators make codes that stop working after a trial period, or route every scan through their own server. A code made here stores the data inside the code itself, so it works forever.
What you can put in a QR code
- A website link for a menu, portfolio or landing page.
- Wi-Fi details so guests join without typing a password.
- A contact card with a name, phone number and email.
- Plain text, an email address or a phone number.
Steps
- Open the QR code generator.
- Choose the type and fill in the details.
- Pick the colours and size.
- Download the PNG or the SVG.
Settings for print
- Use at least 1024 px for a PNG, or download the SVG, which can be scaled to any size without losing sharpness.
- Keep a dark code on a light background. Light-on-dark and low-contrast colours scan badly.
- Leave the quiet border (empty margin) around the code. It helps scanners find the edges.
- Print it at least 2 × 2 cm and larger if people will scan from a distance.
Always test it
Scan the code with two different phones before printing hundreds of flyers. Check that the link opens the right page and that Wi-Fi details join correctly.
Short links are easier
A shorter address makes a simpler, more reliable code. Very long links create a dense pattern that is harder to scan from far away.
Privacy
Everything is generated in your browser. The text you enter is not sent anywhere.