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Free QR Code Generator - Create Custom QR Codes Online

Generate QR codes for URLs, text, WiFi, and contacts instantly. Download PNG or SVG. Free, no signup.

QR Code Generator

Create customizable QR codes

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What is a QR Code?

A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that any modern smartphone camera can scan to instantly open a URL, display text, connect to WiFi, or save a contact — no typing required. Unlike traditional 1D barcodes, QR codes store data in a grid of black and white squares, holding up to 4,296 alphanumeric characters. ToolsWallet's QR generator creates codes entirely in your browser with no server involved, and lets you download them as high-resolution PNG or infinitely scalable SVG files.

Why Use QR Codes?

For Business & Marketing

  • • Link print materials to websites instantly
  • • Share contacts at networking events
  • • Add to packaging for product pages
  • • Enable contactless menus and ordering

For Personal Use

  • • Share WiFi credentials with guests
  • • Link to social media profiles
  • • Share portfolio or personal website
  • • Add to your resume or business card

How QR Codes Work

QR codes use Reed-Solomon error correction, meaning they can be read even if up to 30% of the code is damaged — ideal for real-world use on packaging and signage. Our generator follows the ISO/IEC 18004 QR standard for universal compatibility. The data you enter is encoded into a binary matrix surrounded by position-detection patterns that tell every QR reader app exactly how to read the code.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Choose QR type

    Select URL, plain text, WiFi, email, phone, or vCard contact depending on what you want to encode.

  2. 2

    Enter your content

    Type or paste your URL, text, or details. For WiFi, enter the network name and password.

  3. 3

    Customize (optional)

    Adjust size and colors to match your brand. The QR code updates live as you type.

  4. 4

    Preview and verify

    Scan the generated code with your phone camera before downloading to confirm it works correctly.

  5. 5

    Download

    Choose PNG for digital use or SVG for print-quality, scalable output suitable for large formats.

Use Cases

🍽️ Restaurants

Contactless menus — guests scan to view your digital menu.

🏪 Retail

Product packaging codes linking to specs, manuals, or registration.

📇 Networking

Business cards with QR codes that save contact info instantly.

📢 Events

Flyers with QR codes to registration pages or schedules.

📶 WiFi

Guest WiFi QR — scan to connect, no password needed.

📱 Social Media

QR codes for your Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I encode in a QR code?

URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, WiFi network credentials, and vCard contact information. Each has a standardized format.

Do QR codes expire?

Static QR codes (which directly encode data) never expire. Dynamic QR codes — which redirect through a URL shortener — can expire depending on the service.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes, absolutely. QR codes made here are free for any use — personal, commercial, print, packaging, and digital.

PNG or SVG — which should I download?

Download SVG for print — it scales to any size without pixelation. Use PNG for digital use on websites and social media.

How much data can a QR code hold?

Up to 4,296 alphanumeric characters. Shorter content (like a URL) produces a simpler, faster-to-scan QR code.