📱 QR Code Generator
Create QR codes for URLs, text, phone numbers, email and more — instantly. Download as PNG, ready to use anywhere.
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Your QR Code
How to Use the QR Code Generator
Choose your content type — select from URL, text, email, phone, or SMS using the tabs at the top of the tool.
Enter your content — type or paste the URL, message, or contact detail you want to encode into the QR code.
Set size and error correction — choose the output size that fits your use case and the error correction level (higher = more reliable in damaged conditions).
Click "Generate QR Code" — your QR code is created and displayed instantly on screen.
Download your QR code — click the download button to save the PNG image, ready for print or digital use.
Key Features
Instant Generation
QR codes are generated in real time — no waiting, no processing delays.
5 Content Types
Encode URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, and SMS messages easily.
Adjustable Size
Choose from 150px to 500px output size — perfect for business cards to large banners.
Error Correction
Four ECC levels (L/M/Q/H) let you balance reliability against QR code complexity.
PNG Download
Download your QR code as a clean PNG image file, ready for any use case.
Scan Ready
Generated codes are scan-tested and compatible with all major smartphone cameras.
How It Works
Content Formatting: Based on the content type you select, the tool formats your input correctly. A phone number becomes tel:+919876543210, an email becomes mailto:example@email.com, and an SMS becomes SMSTO:number:message. This ensures QR code scanners on smartphones trigger the right action automatically.
QR Code API: The formatted content is sent to the QR Server API (api.qrserver.com), a trusted QR generation service. The API returns a high-resolution PNG image based on your specified size and error correction level.
Error Correction Levels:
L — recovers up to 7% damage (smallest code, best for clean digital use)
M — recovers up to 15% damage (recommended for most cases)
Q — recovers up to 25% damage (good for printed materials)
H — recovers up to 30% damage (best for logos overlaid on QR codes or harsh environments)
Download: The image is fetched and converted into a downloadable Blob so it saves directly to your device as a PNG file.
Practical Examples
🇮🇳 UPI Payment QR Codes (India)
Indian merchants and freelancers create QR codes linking to their UPI payment pages or Google Pay profiles. Customers scan the code and pay instantly — no fumbling with account numbers. Use the URL type with your UPI deep link.
🇮🇳 Restaurant Menus & Packaging (India)
Indian restaurants, food delivery brands, and FMCG companies print QR codes on packaging linking to their digital menus, nutritional info, or promotional landing pages. Generate a URL QR code pointing to your menu page.
🌍 Business Card QR Codes (International)
Professionals worldwide print QR codes on business cards encoding their website URL or LinkedIn profile. Contacts scan the code instead of typing URLs manually — faster and error-free.
🇮🇳 Event & Exhibition Passes (India)
Event organizers at trade fairs, tech conferences, and wedding functions in India use QR codes on passes for quick check-in scanning, linking to registration details or event schedules.
What Is a QR Code Generator?
A QR Code Generator is a tool that converts text, URLs, or contact information into a scannable two-dimensional barcode called a QR (Quick Response) code. When scanned with a smartphone camera, the QR code instantly opens a website, saves a contact, starts a phone call, or sends a message — with no manual typing required. QR codes are used in marketing, retail, payments, logistics, events, and everyday digital life worldwide.
Want to explore advanced QR code use cases and best practices? Read our full guide: The Complete Guide to QR Codes — Uses, Tips and Best Practices →
🌐 QR Code Generator in Multiple Languages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, basic usage is available at no cost. Free users can run the tool a set number of times per day. Registered users and Pro members get higher daily limits and character allowances. The core feature works exactly the same for everyone.
What types of content can I encode in a QR code?
You can encode URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, and SMS messages. QR codes can also store Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards (vCard), and geographic coordinates, though this tool focuses on the most common everyday types.
Can I download the generated QR code?
Yes. Once generated, you can download your QR code as a PNG image file, ready to use in print materials, websites, business cards, packaging, and digital displays.
What is error correction in QR codes?
Error correction allows a QR code to be scanned even if part of it is damaged or obscured. Level L recovers 7% damage, M recovers 15%, Q recovers 25%, and H recovers 30%. Higher levels create denser QR codes but are more reliable in tough conditions like outdoor signage or product packaging.
Do QR codes expire?
Static QR codes generated by this tool do not expire. The code will work as long as the destination URL or content it encodes remains valid. If the URL changes or goes offline, the QR code will stop working correctly.
How large should my QR code be for print?
For business cards, a minimum of 2.5 cm is recommended. For posters and banners, use 5 cm or larger. Always maintain a quiet zone (white border) of at least 4 modules around the QR code for reliable scanning.
Is my data sent to a server when generating QR codes?
This QR code generator uses the QR Server API to generate your code. The content you enter is sent to the API to produce the QR image. Avoid encoding highly sensitive private data directly in a QR code.
Can I use the generated QR code commercially?
Yes. QR codes are an open standard with no licensing restrictions. You can freely use generated QR codes on business materials, products, marketing campaigns, packaging, and websites.
What is the maximum amount of data a QR code can hold?
A QR code can hold up to 4,296 alphanumeric characters in theory. In practice, shorter content produces smaller, faster-scanning, and more reliable QR codes. Keep URLs short using a URL shortener when possible.
Can I scan the QR code directly from my screen?
Yes. You can scan the generated QR code directly from your screen using any smartphone camera app or dedicated QR scanner app. The code is displayed at high resolution for easy on-screen scanning.
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