QR Code Maker

Turn any link or text into a scannable QR code in seconds, with a live preview.

Text or URL

A URL or any text · up to 2,000 characters0/2000

Free to use
No card needed
Free account to download

A black and white QR code generated from a website link — ExampleQR Code from Image

Make a QR code in 3 easy steps

1
Paste a link or text
Type or paste a URL, a message or contact details into the QR code maker. The code updates as you type.
2
Choose a size
Pick 256 px for screens, 512 px for sharing, or 1024 px for flyers and posters.
3
Download the PNG
Scan the preview with your phone camera to test it, then save the high-resolution PNG.

Plain QR codes that just work

No tracking redirects, no expiry dates, no subscription that switches your code off.

Static codes, never expire
Your link or text is encoded straight into the pattern, so the code keeps working for as long as the link does.
Live preview
See the QR code change as you type, and test it with your phone before you download.
Print-ready sizes
Download a PNG at 256, 512 or 1024 px. The largest stays crisp on posters and packaging.
Error correction built in
Codes use medium error correction, so they still scan with minor scratches, smudges or glare.
Generated in your browser
Your content is turned into a QR code on your device and never sent to a server.
Checks before it fails
Content that's too long for a reliable code gets a clear message instead of an unscannable pattern.

What people put in a QR code

01
Menus, flyers and posters
Link a printed page to your online menu, booking page or event details.
02
Business cards and packaging
Send people to your portfolio, store, review page or product manual.
03
Sharing a photo or file
Upload the image to a cloud folder, copy its share link and turn that into a QR code.
04
Short notes and Wi-Fi details
Encode plain text, such as a network name and password for guests to read.

How to make a QR code for an image

A QR code can't hold a photo itself; even the largest code fits only a few kilobytes of text. What an "image QR code" really does is store a link to an image hosted online. To make one:

Keep the file where it is for as long as the code is in use. If you delete it or change its sharing settings, the QR code will still scan but lead to an error page.

Upload the picture to Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive or your own website.
Set sharing to "Anyone with the link can view" and copy the link.
Paste the link into the QR code maker above and download the PNG.
Scan it with a phone that isn't signed in to your account, to make sure strangers can open it.

QR code maker vs dynamic QR code generators

Many QR code generator sites make "dynamic" codes: the pattern points to the company's own short link, which then redirects to yours. That lets them count scans and change the destination, but it also means the code stops working if you stop paying or the service shuts down.

The codes made here are static. The destination is written into the pattern itself, so there's no middleman, no scan tracking and nothing that can expire. The trade-off is that you can't change the link later; if you need a different destination, make a new code.

Before you print hundreds of copies, scan the downloaded file with two different phones and open the link fully, to catch typos in the URL.

Printing a QR code that scans first time

Most scanning problems come from size, contrast and placement rather than the code itself.

Keep it dark on light. Inverted or low-contrast codes fail on many phones.
Leave a blank margin around the code, especially on a busy or dark background.
Shorter content makes a simpler, easier-to-scan pattern, so use a short URL where you can.

Where it goes	Download size	Minimum printed size
Website, slides, email	256 px	About 150 px on screen
Business card, label	512 px	About 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in)
Flyer, menu, packaging	1024 px	3 × 3 cm (1.2 in) or more
Poster, window sign	1024 px	Scale up with viewing distance

QR Code from Image questions

How do I create a QR code?

Enter a URL or any text into the input box. A scannable QR code is generated live in your browser, and you can download it as a high-resolution PNG.

What can QR codes link to?

Any URL or text - websites, images, videos, social media profiles, documents, Wi-Fi credentials, plain text, and more.

Is there a limit on how much content a QR code can hold?

Yes. To keep the code reliably scannable, content is capped at 2000 characters. If you exceed that, you'll see a specific validation message instead of an unscannable code.

What size QR code should I download?

Choose 256 px for on-screen use, 512 px for general sharing, or 1024 px for print. Larger sizes stay crisp when scaled up on flyers and posters.

Is this QR code generator free?

Yes, it's free to use, with no watermarks. Downloading your QR code needs a free account — no card needed. All QR generation happens in your browser, so your content is never uploaded to any server.

Do the QR codes expire?

No. They're static codes with your content written directly into the pattern, so they work as long as the link itself works. There's no subscription behind them.

Can I make a QR code without signing up?

You can create and preview a QR code without an account, and test it by scanning the screen. Downloading the PNG needs a free PicX account, with no card and no paid plan.

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