🖼️ QR Code Generator
Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, contact information, and more. Perfect for business cards, marketing materials, event tickets, and product packaging.
📚 QR Code Examples & Formats
🔗 Website URL
https://example.com
Simple URL that opens in browser
📶 WiFi Configuration
WIFI:T:WPA;S:NetworkName;P:Password123;;
Auto-connect to WiFi when scanned
T=WPA/WEP/nopass, S=SSID, P=Password📧 Email Address
mailto:contact@example.com?subject=Hello&body=Message
Opens email client with pre-filled fields
📞 Phone Number
tel:+441234567890
Click to call on mobile devices
💬 SMS Message
smsto:+441234567890:Hello from QR code!
Opens SMS with pre-filled message
👤 Contact Card (vCard)
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
FN:John Doe
TEL:+441234567890
EMAIL:john@example.com
END:VCARD
Save contact directly to phone
📍 Geographic Location
geo:51.5074,-0.1278
Opens location in maps app
Format: geo:latitude,longitude📅 Calendar Event
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Meeting
DTSTART:20260215T100000Z
DTEND:20260215T110000Z
LOCATION:Office
END:VEVENT
Add event to calendar
📋 How to Use the QR Code Generator
- Enter a URL, text, or one of the example formats such as Wi-Fi, email, phone or SMS.
- Choose the size and error-correction level if those options are shown.
- Select the generate button to create your code.
- Download the image and test it by scanning it with your phone before printing.
🎯 When to Use It
- Linking business cards, flyers or posters to a web page.
- Sharing Wi-Fi details with guests without reading out a password.
- Putting a contact, phone number or pre-filled SMS on packaging or signage.
- Event tickets and menus where people need a quick link.
💡 Tips & Common Pitfalls
- Always scan the finished code before you print a batch.
- Shorter content gives a simpler code that scans more reliably at small sizes. Use a short link rather than a very long URL.
- Higher error-correction levels let a code survive smudges or a logo overlay, but they make the pattern denser.
- The code image is created by a third-party service (api.qrserver.com), so do not encode secrets you need to keep private.
- Leave a blank margin around the printed code, and keep strong contrast between dark and light.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What can I encode in a QR code?
You can encode URLs, text, email addresses, phone numbers, WiFi credentials, contact information (vCard), SMS messages, and more.
What size should my QR code be?
For print materials, 300-500 pixels is recommended. For digital displays, 200-300 pixels works well. Larger sizes provide better scanning reliability.
Do QR codes expire?
Static QR codes (like those generated here) never expire. However, if the URL they point to is removed, the QR code won't work.
Can I customize the color or design?
This tool generates standard black and white QR codes. For colored or branded QR codes, you'll need specialized tools that maintain scannability.