How to create a free QR code
Three steps, no account needed.
- 01
Choose your content type
Pick URL, plain text, WiFi, email, SMS, or vCard and enter your content in the input above.
- 02
Customise the design
Choose dot styles, colors, gradients, add your logo, and wrap the code in a frame with a CTA label.
- 03
Download and share
Export a high-res PNG or SVG ready for print, packaging, signage, or digital use — instantly.
Everything included, free
No account required, no watermarks, no download limits.
Dynamic QR codes
Change where a printed QR points anytime — no reprinting. The code stays the same; update the destination instantly from your dashboard.
Scan tracking & analytics
See total scans, device type, country, and scans over time — all from your QR codes dashboard.
Full design control
Add your logo, custom colors and gradients, square/dot/rounded module styles, and frames with a call-to-action — all on brand.
Every QR code type
Encode URLs, plain text, WiFi, email, SMS, phone numbers, and full vCard contacts — all from one tool.
Download & bulk export
Export print-ready PNG, SVG or PDF, or paste a list of URLs to generate and download many codes in a single zip.
Free & private
No account, watermarks, or limits. Every code is generated in your browser — nothing you encode is sent to our servers.
QR codes for every use case
From restaurants to product packaging, one tool covers it all.
Restaurant & café menus
Link diners to your digital menu. Update prices or dishes anytime without reprinting a single code.
Business cards
Encode your contact details as a vCard so anyone can save your name, phone, and email in one tap.
WiFi access
Let guests join your network by scanning a code — no need to read out the password.
Events & conferences
Point attendees to schedules, registration pages, or post-event feedback forms from signage or badges.
Product packaging
Direct customers to setup guides, warranty registration, or reorder links directly from the box.
Social media & marketing
Drive followers to your Instagram, LinkedIn, or a campaign landing page from any printed material.
Coming soon — QR code management & analytics
We're building a full QR code platform on top of this generator. Sign up to be notified when it launches.
CSV bulk import
Upload a spreadsheet to generate and label hundreds of codes in one go.
Custom branded domains
Use your own short domain for tracked QR redirect links.
Frequently asked questions
Is the QR code generator free?
Yes — completely. All features including colors, gradients, logo overlay, frames, dot styles, and every download format are free with no account required.
Are my QR codes stored on your servers?
No. Every QR code is generated directly in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you encode — URLs, WiFi passwords, contact details — is ever sent to or stored on ShareText servers.
What can I encode in a QR code?
URLs, plain text (up to 150 characters), WiFi credentials (SSID + password), email addresses with subject and body, SMS messages, phone numbers, and full vCard contact cards with name, phone, email, organisation, and website.
Will my QR code still scan with a logo or heavy styling?
Yes. QR codes have built-in error correction. At H level (30% redundancy), a logo covering up to 30% of the code area leaves the code fully scannable. The generator automatically switches to H level when you add a logo.
What file formats can I download?
PNG (1200 × 1200 px, print-ready), SVG (resolution-independent, ideal for large-format print), and PDF (embeddable in documents, brochures, and packaging).
How do I create a QR code for a restaurant menu?
Select the URL type, paste your online menu link, customise the colours to match your brand, optionally add your logo and a "Scan for menu" frame label, then download as PNG or SVG for printing.
How do I make a QR code for a business card?
Choose the vCard type, fill in your name, phone number, email, organisation, and website, then customise the design and download. Anyone who scans the code can save your details directly to their contacts.
Can I track how many times my QR code is scanned?
Yes. When you save a URL QR code, turn on "Make it a Dynamic QR". The code then routes through a ShareText short link that counts every scan — and lets you change the destination later. Open your QR codes dashboard to see total scans, device type, country, and scans over the last 30 days for each tracked code.
Can I generate many QR codes at once?
Yes. Sign in and open the bulk generator, paste your URLs one per line, and ShareText creates a QR code for each — then download them all in a single zip with a manifest mapping every file to its URL. You can optionally save and track the whole batch.
Can I change where a QR code points after printing it?
Yes, for tracked (dynamic) QR codes. A tracked code encodes a ShareText short link rather than the destination directly, so you can repoint it to a new URL anytime from your dashboard — the printed code stays the same and the change is live instantly. Static (untracked) codes encode the URL directly and cannot be changed after printing.
What is the difference between a static and dynamic QR code?
Static QR codes encode the destination directly — they work forever but cannot be changed after printing. Dynamic (tracked) QR codes encode a short redirect URL, so ShareText can count each scan, show analytics, and let you change the destination after the code is printed.
How long does a QR code last?
Static QR codes last forever — there is no expiry. Because the data is encoded in the pattern itself, the code continues to work even if ShareText were to shut down.
Can I use these QR codes commercially?
Yes. QR codes you generate on ShareText are yours to use for any purpose — personal, commercial, or otherwise — with no attribution required.