How to create a QR code
- Paste your link or type any text. The QR code appears instantly; a bare domain such as
example.comgetshttps://added automatically. - Open Design, colors and logo to pick colors, the module shape and the corner style, or to add your logo.
- Download the code as PNG, SVG or JPG, or copy it as an image. Scan it once with your phone before you print it.
Static QR codes: free forever, no expiration
Many QR code services create dynamic codes: the code only holds a short link to their server, which forwards visitors to your page. That lets them count scans and change the target – and it means the code stops working when the subscription ends or the service shuts down. The codes made here are static: your link or text is written into the code itself, and the code is created in your browser.
| Static (this generator) | Dynamic (subscription services) | |
|---|---|---|
| Expires | Never | When the plan or the service ends |
| Works without the provider | Yes | No – every scan goes through their server |
| Scan tracking | None | Yes |
| Change the target later | No – create a new code | Yes |
| Price | Free | Usually a monthly fee |
Tip: if you may need a different destination later, point the code to a page on your own website and redirect that page whenever you like.
How to make a QR code that scans every time
- Contrast: use a dark code on a light background. Light codes on dark backgrounds cannot be read by many scanner apps.
- Quiet zone: keep the empty border of 4 modules around the code, as the QR code standard requires.
- Size: print codes at least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in). As a rule of thumb, people should scan from no further than about ten times the width of the code.
- Short content: short links give fewer, larger modules that phones read faster.
- Logo: keep it small. With a logo, error correction H is switched on automatically – it can restore up to 30 % of the code.
- Test: scan the code with a couple of phones before printing a large batch.
Why use Static QR Generator?
- FreeEvery tool is free with no limits, accounts or watermarks.
- PrivateProcessing happens locally in your browser. Files are never uploaded.
- FastLightweight pages that load instantly on any device.
- Works everywhereUse it on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
Do the QR codes expire?
No. The codes are static, so the content is stored in the code itself. They keep working as long as the link inside them works – even if this website goes offline.
Is the QR code generator really free?
Yes. There are no paid plans, no sign-up, no watermarks and no limits on the number of codes or downloads.
Can I add a logo to my QR code?
Yes. Add an image under Design, colors and logo. It is placed in the center, and error correction H is used so the code stays readable. Choose a small or medium logo and test the code before printing.
Which file format should I download?
SVG for print and design programs, because it stays sharp at any size. PNG for websites, documents and presentations – also with a transparent background. JPG if a system only accepts JPG files.