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Free QR Code Generator

Turn any link into a crisp, downloadable QR code for flyers, signs, menus, business cards, and vehicle wraps. No watermark, no expiration, no signup.

Create Your QR Code

URL or text *

Tip: paste a UTM-tagged link so you can track scans in GA4.

Size

Color

Transparent background (for placing on colored designs)

Your QR Code

Your QR code will appear here.
Enter a link and tap Generate.

For print, choose Large or Print size and keep the QR code at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide so phones can scan it easily.

Why QR codes are a small business secret weapon

A QR code is the bridge between your offline marketing and your online world. Print one on a flyer, yard sign, table tent, receipt, or truck wrap, and anyone with a phone camera can reach your website, menu, booking page, or review link in a single tap. Better yet, when you point the QR code at a UTM-tagged link, you can finally measure whether that postcard or sign actually drove anyone to your site.

How to use the QR Code Generator

Paste your link or text. For trackable marketing, use a UTM-tagged URL from our UTM Builder so scans show up as their own channel in Google Analytics 4.
Choose a size. Use Large or Print for anything that will be physically printed.
Pick a color if you want it on-brand. Just keep it dark enough to contrast with a white background so it scans reliably.
Generate and download the PNG, then drop it into your design.

QR code tips that actually matter

Keep strong contrast. Dark code on a light background scans best. Avoid light-on-dark or low-contrast color combos.
Size it for the distance. A business card QR can be small; a roadside sign needs to be large. As a starting point, make your QR code at least one tenth as wide as the distance from which people will scan it. For example, a code intended to be scanned from 10 feet away would be approximately 12 inches wide. Size is only a starting point: test the finished code with multiple phones at the actual distance, lighting, and placement.
Always test it with a couple of different phones before you print hundreds of copies.
Add a call to action. “Scan for $25 off” gets far more scans than a bare code with no reason to scan.
Point it at a mobile-friendly page. Everyone scanning is on a phone, so the destination must load fast and look great on mobile.

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Common Questions

QR Code Generator FAQ

Do these QR codes ever expire?

No. This tool creates static QR codes, which encode your link directly into the image. They never expire and they have no scan limits. The code will keep working as long as the destination URL exists. Just make sure the link you point it to stays live.

Can I track how many people scan my QR code?

Yes. Point the QR code at a UTM-tagged link built with our UTM Builder. Then anyone who scans it shows up in Google Analytics 4 under that campaign, so you can see exactly how much traffic and how many leads your printed materials produced.

What size should my QR code be for printing?

Choose the Large or Print size in the tool, and on the final printed piece keep the code at least 1 inch (about 2.5 cm) wide. As a starting point, make your QR code at least one tenth as wide as the distance from which people will scan it. For example, a code intended to be scanned from 10 feet away would be approximately 12 inches wide. Size is only a starting point: test the finished code with multiple phones at the actual distance, lighting, and placement.

Is this QR code generator really free?

Yes, completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no limits. The codes are generated right in your browser, so the links you enter are never sent to or stored on our servers.