URL to QR code

Paste a link and get a QR code that opens it when scanned. Download it as PNG or SVG for print or screens. It never expires and there is no watermark.

Free
No sign-up
Runs in your browser

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What should the QR contain?

Text

Web address

Network name (SSID)

Password

Security

Hidden network

Email address

Subject

Message

Phone number

Message

Latitude

Longitude

First name

Surname

Company

Job title

Phone number

Email address

Web address

Error correction

Size of the image

Dot style

Code color

Background

Blank margin (modules)

Fill in the content to see the QR code.

100% private — the QR code is generated in your browser and the content is never sent anywhere.

Next step

Keep going with your result in another tool. Nothing is uploaded.

How it works

Fill in the details

Enter the information for this type of QR code; the code appears as you type.

Adjust the look

Choose the size, colours and error correction. Keep strong contrast between dark and light.

Download and test

Download the PNG or SVG, then scan it with a phone before you print it.

How to turn a URL into a QR code

To turn a URL into a QR code, paste the web address in the URL box above. The QR code appears immediately. Download it as a PNG for screens and documents or as an SVG for large print, then test it with your phone. If you type a link without http, https:// is added for you. The code is static, so it never expires, and it is generated in your browser.

Static QR codes never expire

The address is stored directly inside the pattern, so the QR code works for as long as the page it points to exists. There is no account, no subscription and no tracking service in between, unlike the dynamic QR codes some sites sell. The trade-off is that you cannot change the destination later, so point it at a stable page.

Tips for a link that scans well

Use a short address. Shorter links produce simpler codes with bigger squares that scan more easily.
Use https. Phones may warn about plain http links.
Add tracking if you need it. Append utm parameters to the link to see the visits in your analytics.
Point to a mobile-friendly page, because nearly everyone scanning is on a phone.

Sizes and printing

Print the code at least 2 cm by 2 cm, and bigger for posters: the rule of thumb is a distance of ten times the width of the code, so a 10 cm code can be scanned from about a metre. Keep the white margin around it and print dark on light with strong contrast. SVG stays sharp at any size.

Error correction levels

QR error correction levels
Level	Recovers up to	Best for
L	about 7%	Codes on screens, where damage is unlikely
M	about 15%	General use (default)
Q	about 25%	Printed codes that may get scuffed
H	about 30%	Codes with a logo or exposed to wear

Where people use link QR codes

Posters, flyers and packaging that lead to a page.
Restaurant menus and event programmes.
Shop windows that open a review page.
Slides and papers that link to sources.

Private by design

The code is drawn by your browser on your own device. What you type, including passwords and contact details, is never sent to a server, and the finished image is yours with no watermark and no expiry.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the QR code expire?

No. It is a static code with the address inside, so it lasts as long as the destination page exists.

Can I change the link later?

No, because the link is part of the picture. Create a new code, or point the current one at a page you control and redirect from there.

Is it really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit, and everything runs in your browser.

Is there a limit to how many QR codes I can make?

No. There is no limit, no sign-up and no watermark; the codes are created in your browser.

Is this converter free?

Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit, and it runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to a server.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. It works in any modern mobile browser, and the result updates as you type.

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