QR Code Generator
iWebSeoTool QR Code Generator: Make a scannable code in seconds from any link or text, with no sign-up and nothing uploaded or stored. The tool runs fully in your browser using a bundled encoder, and every code it makes is static, so the content is encoded in the pattern itself and cannot be edited or tracked after printing.
Preview (updates as you type)
Type a link or text above to see your QR code.
Your QR code is ready. It is generated in your browser — the text you type is not uploaded or stored. These are static QR codes: the content is encoded in the pattern itself, so it cannot be edited or tracked after printing. Always test-scan a code before printing a large run.
QR encoding by qrcode-generator (Kazuhiko Arase), MIT licence, bundled with this plugin — no external QR service is called.
How to use this tool
This QR code maker is deliberately simple, so you can go from an idea to a finished code in under a minute.
- To create a QR code, type or paste your link or text into the tool.
- Choose a size: 256, 512 or 1024 pixels.
- Choose an error correction level, or keep the default for everyday use.
- Check the live preview to make sure the code looks clear and complete.
- Download it as a PNG for screens and documents, or as an SVG for print.
What you can put in a QR code
Almost any short piece of text can be encoded, and this QR code creator handles the common cases well:
- Website URLs, so visitors can open a page without typing an address.
- Contact details, such as a name, phone number or email address.
- Wi-Fi details, entered as plain text, so guests can join a network more easily.
- Links to menus, event pages, product pages and social profiles.
Shorter content generally produces a cleaner, easier-to-scan pattern, so keep the text as brief as the job allows.
Error correction levels explained
Error correction adds extra data to the pattern so a code can still be read if part of it is damaged, dirty or partly covered. The levels are:
- L (Low): tolerates about 7% damage.
- M (Medium): tolerates about 15% damage.
- Q (Quartile): tolerates about 25% damage.
- H (High): tolerates about 30% damage.
A higher level makes the code more resilient, but also denser, so balance protection against readability, especially for small print sizes.
Tips for printing QR codes that scan well
If you generate QR code online for a printed item, a few practical choices make a big difference:
- Print it large enough for the distance it will be scanned from, and avoid shrinking it to fit a cramped layout.
- Use dark modules on a light background for strong contrast.
- Keep the quiet zone, the blank margin around the code, clear of text, logos and borders.
- Test-scan the final printed version before a large print run.
- Remember that very long text makes a denser, harder-to-scan code, so shorten links where you can.
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Frequently asked questions
No. The codes made here are static, which means the link or text is encoded directly in the pattern. Once printed, it cannot be changed, so if the destination changes you will need to create and print a new code.
Paste the full website address into the tool, including https://, then choose a size and an error correction level. Check the preview, and when it looks right, download it as a PNG or SVG. Before you share it widely, scan the downloaded code with your phone to make sure it opens the correct page.
No. The code is generated fully in your browser, using a bundled encoder. Nothing you type is uploaded, saved or sent to a server, so you can use it for links or text without creating an account.
Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no account needed. You can create and download as many codes as you like, directly in your browser.
Error correction lets a code still scan even if part of it is damaged or covered. Level L tolerates about 7% damage, M about 15%, Q about 25% and H about 30%. For most everyday uses, M is a good balance. Choose H for codes that will be printed, handled or displayed outdoors, accepting that the pattern will be denser.
A PNG is a fixed-size image that works well on screens and in documents, but it can look blurry if enlarged a lot. An SVG is a vector file, so it stays sharp at any size and is the better choice for printed materials such as posters, packaging and signs.
Check the contrast first: the code should be dark on a light background, with a clear quiet zone around it. Then check the size, because a code printed too small is hard to read, and try a simpler version if it contains a very long piece of text. Damage, glare and low print quality can also stop a scan, so always test-scan the final version.