How to Make a QR Code (Free)
To make a QR code, choose what it should do (a link, WiFi, contact card, email and more), enter your details, customize the colors or add a logo, then download it as a PNG or SVG. It is free, takes under a minute, and needs no signup.
Making a QR code is quick once you know the three steps. This guide walks through them and points you to the right tool for each type of code. Use the generator below to follow along — pick a content type, fill in the details, style it, and download a ready-to-use code.
How It Works
Choose your content type
Decide what the code should do — open a link, share WiFi, save a contact, start an email, and more.
Customize the design
Set colors, dot and corner shapes, and optionally add a logo. Keep strong contrast so it scans.
Download and test
Export a high-resolution PNG or scalable SVG, then scan it with a couple of phones before using it.
Step 1: choose your content type
QR codes can do far more than open a link. QR Gen supports URLs, plain text, WiFi networks, vCard contact cards, email, SMS, phone numbers, calendar events and locations. Pick the type that matches your goal — the form changes to ask for exactly the details that type needs.
Step 2: customize the design
Once your content is entered, make the code yours: choose foreground and background colors, dot and corner styles, and apply a template, or upload a logo for the center. The most important rule is contrast — keep dark modules on a light background — and if you add a logo, error correction is raised automatically so the code stays readable.
Step 3: download and test
Download a high-resolution PNG for digital use or a scalable SVG for print. Always scan the finished code with more than one phone before printing at scale or publishing, especially if you used color or a logo. For print, size the code for the scan distance and leave a clear margin around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to make a QR code?
Under a minute. Choose a content type, enter your details, optionally style it, and download — no signup or account needed.
Do QR codes made here expire or have limits?
No. QR Gen makes free static codes with no scan limits, no watermark and no expiry — they work as long as the content (such as a link) stays valid.
What can a QR code contain?
Links, plain text, WiFi credentials, contact cards (vCard), email, SMS, phone numbers, calendar events and map locations — each with its own form in the generator.