How to create a QR code for free
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You can create a working QR code in under a minute without an account. This guide walks through choosing the right type, testing it properly and exporting it for print or screens.
Step by step
- Open the free QR code generator.
- Choose what the code should do: open a website, show text, start an email, call a number or save a contact.
- Enter your content. The preview updates as you type.
- Scan the preview with two different phones to confirm it opens what you expect.
- Download SVG for print or PNG for screens and documents.
Static or dynamic: decide before you print
A static QR code stores your content directly. It never expires and works without any service, but it cannot be changed or tracked after printing.
A dynamic QR code stores a short link that redirects to your destination. You can change the destination later and see how many people scanned it. Choose dynamic for anything printed in quantity or used in marketing.
Which file format to use
- SVG: a vector file that stays sharp at any size. Best for print, signage and packaging.
- PNG: a pixel image. Best for websites, slides, documents and social posts.
Before you print
- Keep strong contrast: dark modules on a light background.
- Leave the white border (quiet zone) around the code untouched.
- Print a test copy at the final size and scan it from the real viewing distance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to create a QR code?
No. Static QR codes can be created and downloaded without an account. An account is only needed for dynamic QR codes, because they are stored and tracked.
Are free QR codes limited in scans?
Static QR codes have no scan limit because they do not depend on any service. Dynamic QR codes on this site also have no scan limit on any plan.
Make your QR code now
Free, private and no sign-up. Download PNG or SVG.
Open the free QR code generator