How to create a free QR code?

It’s simple, fun and fast! With our QR code generator, users can create a QR code in minutes.

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Select the type of QR code you need.
Choose the right QR code type based on your needs—URL, WiFi, vCard, email, or more.

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Fill in the details
Enter the required information, such as a website link, contact details, or text.

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Design your QR code
Customize your QR code by changing its color, adding a logo, or selecting a frame.

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Setup your QR code
Adjust settings like error correction, size, and format to match your needs.

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Choose between static or dynamic QR Code
Static QR codes keep the same information permanently. Dynamic QR codes let you edit the content later. Choose dynamic if you need flexibility and tracking.

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Test your QR code
Test if the QR code is working properly before using it.

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Download your QR code
Save your QR code in the preferred format: PNG, SVG, or PDF.
What free QR Codes can I generate?
QRStuff allows you to create free QR codes. By signing up, you can generate static and dynamic QR codes but you won’t be able to track their performances.
QR Stuff’s QR Code Analytics Tool
Use our full suite of analytics to track the numbers of scans for different QR Codes across locations, devices and different time-frames. Enjoy the ability to freely download, print and email the reports and datasets we automatically generate.
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QR Codes for Businesses
Boost your business with our powerful QR code generator, designed to meet your professional needs. From WiFi and vCard QR codes to marketing, payment, and menu QR codes, we offer tailored solutions to engage customers and streamline operations. Create dynamic, customizable QR codes with tracking features to optimize your campaigns and drive results.
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Owner of i11.com

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Owner of Jessica’s Bakery
Made to fit your needs - whatever they are
QR Codes have unlimited uses - see how we can help you in any aspect of your business.
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QR Codes adapt to any need, offering solutions across a variety of platforms and experiences.
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Read moreGiving you the opportunity to generate QR codes in ways that most others overlook.

No URL Shortener
Unlike most other QR code generators we don't force you to use our URL shortener which means you can link directly to your own URL!

Various Data Types
Create QR codes for well over 20 data types and smartphone actions

Printable Formats
Generate QR codes in printable formats - either a single code or as an array of codes - and then you can print them out yourself

Artwork Quality
Generate QR codes that are good enough to use as artwork on a t-shirt. You can actually buy the t-shirt with your custom QR code on it via the Zazzle print-on-demand website

Email Sharing
Quickly and easily generate a QR Code and then email it to someone for them to scan or use

High Resolution
Generate unlimited number of high resolution QR code artwork files for graphic design and print use in PNG, JPG, TIF, SVG, EPS or PDF formats at up to 3000 pixels and 300dpi
The anatomy of a QR Code
Positional alignment indicators within scanning application
Timing pattern to determine module coordinates within symbol
Error correction control information
Encoded data
"Quiet Zone" buffer to isolate symbol from surroundings
How to use a QR Code
The uses of QR codes are as wide and varied as your imagination and are regularly used in sales, marketing, advertising, education, business and technical communication, asset management, and event management, with QR codes being added to brochures, signage, documents, packaging, and products.
There's not enough room or time to go into all the details, but we do have a few examples here, and we've also selected some videos that will get you started with understanding what QR codes can do and how they can be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
View allYes. You can create fully functional QR codes anonymously as a free user with no need to sign up or open an account depending upon the type of QR Code you choose. No sign-up = no email address = no spam from us :)
The subscription fee charged relates to providing time-based subscription access to the extended feature set of the website for the period of the subscription purchased.
Opening an account is required for paid subscribers in order to coordinate the functionality of your account and to allocate the QR codes you create to your account history (but still no spam!).
No component of the subscription fee relates to purchasing the QR codes themselves.
- QR Code Editing
- QR code Analytics
- Unlimited QR code generation
- Unlimited QR code scans
- High-Resolution QR Codes
- Vector or Raster Output File Types
- Access to our PDF File and Image File data types
- QR code image styling including logo embedding
- Error Correction Level
- Batch Processing: 500 QR codes in a single pass
- Management and reporting Dashboard
- Project Folders
- User-defined names for each QR code.
- Password protected QR codes
- Downloadable status and specifications report for every QR code you create.
- Download, email or print delivery
Yes. There are no restrictions on commercial use ; however temporary scan limits may apply. See scan limits on our FAQ page.
Yes. Both our free and paid QR codes are guaranteed 100% ad-free. If you see an ad after scanning one of our QR codes, the QR code scanning app that you're using put it there.
Because we are dealing with users from all time zones, our customer support is conducted by email or a phone or Skype call-back to you. See full detail on our FAQ page.
Yes. Just choose "Credit Card" as your payment method when you open up your subscriber account. Please note that only Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Yes. Discounted subscription pricing is available on request for primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions and accredited education providers (HLC, IACET, etc) using QR codes for educational purposes, and for not-for-profit organizations (federal 501 or 503 tax-exempt, or similar at a state level). In the case of not-for-profits, confirmation of not-for-profit status will be required.

QR Codes

A QR Code (it stands for "Quick Response") is a mobile phone readable bar code that can store website URL's, plain text, phone numbers, email addresses and pretty much any other alphanumeric data.
The QR Stuff QR Code Generator allows you to create either dynamic or static QR codes and download them for immediate use
Storing up to 4296 characters they are internationally standardised under ISO 18004, so a QR code is a QR code all over the world - they've been big in Japan forever, broke into Europe and the UK a few years back, and are now popular in North America.
Think "print-based hypertext links" and you'll get the idea.
Click here for more information about QR codes or visit the QRStuff QR Code Blog for QR code articles, tips
and tricks.
Scan QR Codes
The QR Stuff QR Code Scanner allows users to scan QR codes simply and easily from within your browser with no need to download and install a QR code scanning app or QR code reader software. Simply go to Scan from the menu bar at the top of this page and after granting access to your device camera, you’re ready to scan a QR code using your laptop or mobile device.*
Create Free QR Codes
Our QR Code Generator is FREE for anyone to use with no sign-up or account required - fully functional, 100% ad-free, permanent static QR codes that don't expire. Generate as many QR codes as you need for FREE with no restrictions on commercial use. Plan-wise time limits, and some free QR codes you can use with confidence straight away.
Dynamic QR Code created without a subscription are subject to 50 scans per month per QR Code.
23 free qr code data types
Free users can access 23 of our 30 QR code data types (PDF, Image and Attendance Tracking require a paid subscription). Websites, YouTube, Google Maps? Meh! Everyone gives you those, but our free users can create fully functional non-expiring static QR codes for App Store Downloads, Dropbox file sharing, SMS and email messages, Bitcoin, Paypal and more. And you can create as many of them as you like.
Download, Print Or Email Your QR Codes
Once you've created your QR Codes you can download them as PNG image files, print them as sheets of stickers, or email them to yourself or someone else. Just choose the Output Type you need.
100% Ad Free QR Codes
Our QR codes are guaranteed 100% ad-free, even for free users, so you can get on with promoting your product without someone else's brand getting in the way. By the way, if you do see an ad after scanning one of our QR codes, the scanning app that you're using put it there.
Custom QR Code Printed Products
Generate your own QR Code and then you and your code are sent to the Zazzle print-on-demand website to add your QR code to a t-shirt, a coffee cup, a hat, business cards, stickers, and more - all ready for immediate purchase, printing and delivery direct to your door.
Did we mention that we're always available?
We’re proud to provide our customers with always-on, 24/7 support. Morning, noon, or night our team is logged on and ready to help. If you’ve got a question, we’re here to answer it.
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