How to create a QR code
- Choose what the code should do: open a link, join a Wi-Fi network, save a contact, write an email, call or send a text.
- Fill in the fields. The preview updates instantly as you type.
- Optionally change the colors, size and error correction, then download a PNG for screens or an SVG for print.
- Scan the code with your phone camera once to check it before you share or print it.
What each QR code type does
- URL
- Opens a web page. Use it on posters, menus, business cards and packaging.
- Wi-Fi
- Lets guests join your network by scanning, without typing the password. Works with iPhone and Android cameras.
- Contact
- Saves a contact card (vCard) with name, phone, email and company straight into the phone’s address book.
- Email, phone and SMS
- Opens a new email, starts a call or prepares a text message with the details already filled in.
Frequently asked questions
Do these QR codes expire?
No. The information is stored inside the code itself (a static QR code), so it works forever and does not depend on this website.
Is it really free for commercial use?
Yes. You can use the codes anywhere, including on products, ads and printed materials, without attribution.
PNG or SVG — which should I download?
PNG works everywhere on screens and in documents. SVG is a vector file that stays perfectly sharp at any size, which is best for printing and design tools.
Why won’t my QR code scan?
Make sure the code is dark on a light background, keep the quiet zone (white border) around it, and print it at least 2 cm (0.8 in) wide. Long content makes the code denser, so shorter links scan more easily.