QR Code Generator

Turn any URL or text into a scannable QR code and download it as a PNG. Enter your content, choose a size, and the QR image renders instantly. Note that the QR image is produced by a third-party generation service, so the text you enter is sent to that service, do not encode secrets.

Text or URL

Size: 200×200px

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Why use QR Code Generator?

A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that stores data, most often a URL, in a grid of squares a phone camera can read in an instant. That makes it the simplest bridge from the physical world to the web: print one on a flyer, menu, or package and anyone can reach your page without typing a thing. This generator renders a standard QR code at the resolution you choose and lets you download it as a PNG. Larger images scan more dependably, which matters most in print, where lighting and distance vary; for on-screen use a smaller size is fine. One honest, important caveat: the QR image itself is produced by a third-party generation service, so the content you enter is transmitted to that service to create the picture. For ordinary public links and text that is no problem, but it does mean you should never encode passwords, access tokens, or anything sensitive. And remember that a QR code is inherently public, anyone who can see it can scan it.

Key benefits

Encode any URL or text into a standard, widely scannable QR code
Adjustable resolution from 100 to 500 pixels for screen or print
Instant live preview as you type and resize
Download a clean PNG ready for flyers, packaging, or slides

Features

Live QR preview
Size slider for output resolution
PNG download
Works with URLs, plain text, and other short content

Popular use cases

Linking a printed flyer, poster, or business card to a web page
Putting a menu, form, or sign-up link on a physical sign
Sharing a URL on a slide so the audience can open it on their phones
Adding a quick scan-to-visit code to product packaging

How to use QR Code Generator

1
Enter your content
Type or paste the URL or text you want the QR code to contain.
2
Choose a size
Drag the size slider to set the QR image resolution (100 to 500 pixels).
3
Preview the code
The QR code renders instantly below the controls.
4
Download the PNG
Click "Download QR Code" to save the image for print or digital use.

Frequently asked questions

Is the content I enter private?

Be careful here: the QR image is generated by a third-party service (api.qrserver.com / goqr.me), which means the text or URL you enter is sent to that service to create the image. Use it for public URLs and content, and never encode passwords, private tokens, or sensitive data.

Will the QR code expire or stop working?

The downloaded PNG is static and never expires, it encodes your content directly. It keeps working as long as whatever it points to (for a URL) stays online.

What size should I use?

Larger sizes scan more reliably, especially in print. Use a higher resolution for posters and packaging, and a smaller one for on-screen or inline use. For print, scale the PNG up in your layout software if needed.

Can anyone scan my QR code?

Yes. QR codes are not secret, anyone with a camera can read the encoded content. That is another reason to only encode information you are happy to make public.

What can a QR code contain?

Most commonly a URL, but also plain text, contact details, or other short data. This tool is geared toward URLs and text.

Last reviewed: July 2026

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