Free QR Code Generator

Make a QR code for any link or text. No sign-up, no watermark, no expiry — it’s all generated in your browser.

How to make a QR code

No account, no software. Three steps and you have a print-ready code.

1

Paste your link

Enter the web address or text you want the QR code to open.

2

Set size and colors

Pick a resolution and, if you like, custom colors. Keep strong contrast so it stays easy to scan.

3

Download

Save it as PNG or SVG and drop it onto your menu, sign, flyer, or table tent.

Static vs dynamic QR codes

The free code above is static. Here’s when that’s fine — and when it isn’t.

Static QR code (this tool)

  • Free forever, no account
  • Encodes your link directly
  • Works offline once printed
  • Can’t be changed after printing
  • No scan tracking

Dynamic QR code (ScanMyRates)

  • One permanent code, forever
  • Edit the destination — or your whole menu — anytime
  • Hosted mobile page, no app for customers
  • Add your logo and colors, print-ready
  • Free plan available

QR code generator FAQ

Is this QR code generator really free?

Yes, completely. No sign-up, no watermark on the code, and no limit on how many you make. Use the codes for anything, including commercial and print.

Do the QR codes ever expire?

No. The code is a plain image that encodes the link or text you enter, so it keeps working forever. The one thing a static code can’t do is change where it points after it’s printed — for that you need a dynamic QR code.

What’s the difference between a static and a dynamic QR code?

A static code, like the ones made here, encodes your link directly. A dynamic code points to a redirect you control, so you can change the destination later and see scan counts. ScanMyRates menus use one permanent dynamic code so you can edit the menu without reprinting.

Should I download PNG or SVG?

Use PNG for screens and most everyday print jobs. Use SVG when a printer or designer wants vector art that scales to any size with no quality loss — signs, banners, large table tents.

Does ScanMyRates store the link I type here?

No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser. Nothing you type on this page is sent to our servers.

Can I add my logo to the center of the QR code?

Not on this free tool. A branded QR code with your logo, colors, and a print-ready layout is included when you create a menu or price list with ScanMyRates — free to start.

How big should a printed QR code be?

A good rule is at least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in) for a table tent scanned from about 30 cm away, and larger for posters or window decals. Use the Large size or the SVG for anything printed bigger than a table card.

A QR code menu you can actually edit

Build your menu or price list, get one permanent QR code, and change prices anytime without reprinting. Free to start.

No credit card required — free plan available forever

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