β‘ QR Code Generator
Create, customize, and download high-resolution QR codes instantly β 100% free, no signup, no watermarks.
Scan with any camera app or QR reader.
π QR Code Generator Online β Fast, Free & Reliable
Our QR Code Generator helps you create scannable QR codes for any purpose: website links, Wi-Fi authentication, business cards, app downloads, payment links, event check-ins, and more. No software installation, no watermarks, and every QR code is generated directly inside your browser β your data never leaves your device.
QR (Quick Response) codes store information in a two-dimensional matrix of black and white squares. Modern smartphones can scan them instantly. Our generator uses the industryβstandard QRCode.js library, producing high-quality, printable QR codes with adjustable size and error correction.
π§ How QR Code Generation Works
Every QR code consists of position markers, timing patterns, and encoded data. When you enter text/URL, our tool:
- Converts your input into a binary data stream.
- Adds error correction codewords (based on selected level: L/M/Q/H).
- Maps bits into a matrix with finder patterns and alignment blocks.
- Renders final canvas preview β ready to scan and share.
π Popular Use Cases
- Website / landing page β drive traffic from print or digital media.
- Wi-Fi credentials β format:
WIFI:T:WPA;S:MySSID;P:password;; - vCard (digital business card) β
BEGIN:VCARD\nVERSION:3.0\nFN:John Doe\nTEL:12345\nEND:VCARD - App download links (Google Play / App Store).
- Event check-in & tickets β encode unique IDs.
π QR Code Examples & Conversion Guide
| Content Type | Example Input | Typical Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Website URL | https://ratpdf.com/tools | Print ads, posters, email signatures |
| Plain Text | Hello, scan this secret message! | Product info, museum guides |
| Wi-Fi Login | WIFI:T:WPA;S:HomeNetwork;P:securePass123;; | Guest Wi-Fi access |
| Phone Number | tel:+1234567890 | Click-to-call QR code |
| SMS Message | smsto:+1234567890:Hello%20from%20QR | Marketing campaigns |
π’ QR Code Data Capacity & Error Correction
QR codes can store up to ~4,296 alphanumeric characters or ~2,953 bytes (binary). Higher error correction (H level) makes the code readable even if 30% is damaged, but reduces capacity. Our generator automatically adjusts encoding based on your input length. Use the size selector to make scanning easier in different environments.
π― Pro tip: Testing & printing
After generating your QR, always scan it with multiple devices before printing. For best results, use medium (M) correction and keep at least 0.5cm quiet zone around the QR image.
β Frequently Asked Questions
BEGIN:VEVENT\nSUMMARY:Meeting\nDTSTART:20250602T090000\nEND:VEVENT. The raw text will be encoded and smartphones will recognize it.