How to Generate a QR Code Online — Free, No Login

QR codes are everywhere: restaurant menus, business cards, product packaging, event tickets, and marketing materials. Generating a QR code used to require expensive software, but today you can create one instantly online for free. Here is everything you need to know.

What Can You Encode in a QR Code?

• •URLs: Link directly to websites, landing pages, or product pages
• •Plain text: Include instructions, discount codes, or messages
• •WiFi credentials: Let guests connect to your WiFi without typing passwords
• •Email addresses: Make it easy to start an email conversation
• •Phone numbers: Direct dial with a scan

How to Create a QR Code (Step by Step)

1. 1Open the QR Code Generator — no account required.
2. 2Choose the content type: URL, text, email, phone, or WiFi.
3. 3Enter your content. The QR code generates in real time as you type.
4. 4Customize size, color, and error correction level if needed.
5. 5Download as PNG or SVG and use in print or digital materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do QR codes expire?

Static QR codes (encoding a fixed URL or text) never expire. They work as long as the destination URL is active.

What resolution should I use for print?

For print materials, generate at the highest resolution available (SVG is best for infinite scaling). For digital use, PNG at 300x300px or higher is sufficient.