QR Code Generator

Last updated: April 2026

Create QR codes for links, WiFi, contacts, text, and payments with logo support and high-resolution PNG, SVG, PDF, or WebP exports for print.

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LINK

QR Content

Enter the URL or text to encode.

STYLE

Appearance

Customize colors and module styling.

OUT

Export Settings

Configure output quality and resilience.

Tip: For print, use 1200px or higher with PNG or PDF. For web use, 512-800px is usually enough.
Configure your content and settings, then generate.

QR codes are the fastest way to share a URL, contact, WiFi password, or other information with anyone who has a smartphone. Scanning a QR code opens the encoded content instantly without typing - making them ideal for menus, product labels, event materials, business cards, and any situation where a physical surface needs to connect to digital content.

This generator supports eight content types: URL, plain text, email, phone, SMS, WiFi credentials, WhatsApp, and vCard contact cards. Each type formats the encoded data correctly for its purpose - a WiFi QR code encodes the SSID and password in the format that phones expect for automatic network joining, while a vCard QR code encodes name, phone, email, and organization in a single scannable contact entry.

For print use, export at 1200px or higher as PNG or PDF. This resolution ensures the code remains sharp when scaled up to A4 or larger. For web and digital use, 512-800px PNG is sufficient. SVG export is vector-based and scales to any size without quality loss - ideal when the same QR code needs to appear at multiple sizes across different materials.

Error correction determines how much of the QR code can be damaged or obscured before it becomes unscannable. Level M (15% recovery) is the default and works for most uses. Use Level H (30% recovery) when adding a logo to the center of the code - the logo covers part of the pattern and the higher error correction compensates. A QR code with a logo and Level M error correction may fail to scan in poor lighting or at small sizes.

What to Expect

Create single QR codes for URLs, WiFi access, contact details, messages, and print-ready assets with export and error-correction controls.

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Best for

  • Menus, posters, flyers, and product labels that need a fast phone-friendly link.
  • Business cards and contact sharing with vCard, phone, email, or WhatsApp actions.
  • WiFi guest access signs where users should join a network without typing a password.
  • Event materials, check-in desks, and printed campaigns that point to a landing page.
  • Generating a branded QR code asset for both print and web use.

Not ideal for

  • Highly customized brand systems that need a full design tool workflow.
  • Unsupported barcode symbologies outside the listed formats.
  • Messy source sheets where values still need cleanup before batch generation.

What this tool keeps

  • The encoded content you provide, plus optional visible labels where supported.
  • Export options that suit quick print, packaging, or on-screen use.
  • Simple settings for single or batch code generation.

What may need cleanup

  • Source values may need trimming or formatting before bulk generation.
  • Print size and quiet space should still be checked before production use.
  • Very long values can become harder to scan if the code is printed too small.

Common errors

  • Using a value that does not fit the barcode type you selected.
  • Uploading a batch file with the wrong delimiter or missing columns.
  • Choosing export settings that are too small for the scanner or printer.

Example use cases

  • Stock room labels, product packaging, table menus, and flyer QR codes.
  • Batch exports for event badges, inventory stickers, or shelf labels.
  • Creating clean codes without installing specialist label software.

Sample input

A URL, SKU, stock code, retail code, menu link, or CSV list of values.

Sample output

A single QR/barcode image or a ZIP of print-ready code files.

Who this is for

  • Retail teams, warehouse staff, small businesses, schools, and event admins.

Which export format to use

  • PNG: Best for most uses. Works everywhere, supports logos and custom colors, and produces sharp output at high resolutions for print.
  • SVG: Vector format that scales infinitely without quality loss. Use when the QR code will appear at multiple sizes from a single source file.
  • PDF: Print-ready output with clean white margins. Best for handing to a printer or embedding in a print workflow.
  • WebP: Smaller file size than PNG. Use for web embedding where page speed matters.

Why is my QR code not scanning?

Common causes include insufficient contrast between foreground and background colors, logo coverage that is too large for the error correction level, export resolution that is too low for the physical print size, or a QR code that was scaled down so far that individual modules became indistinct. Try increasing error correction to Level H, ensuring the foreground is dark on a white background, and exporting at a higher resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What QR code types can I create?

You can generate QR codes for URL, text, email, phone, SMS, WiFi, WhatsApp, and vCard content.

Which QR export format should I use?

Use PNG for general use, SVG for scalable vector graphics, PDF for print workflows, and WebP for web-optimized images.

Can I add a logo in the middle of a QR code?

Yes. Upload a logo up to 2MB. The generator applies safer settings so branded QR codes remain easier to scan.

How do I make a QR code scan reliably?

Use strong contrast (dark foreground, light background), keep a visible border (quiet zone), and test on multiple phone cameras.

What size should I choose for print-ready QR codes?

For print, use around 1200px or higher with PNG/PDF, and test at final physical size before production.

What does error correction mean for QR codes?

Higher error correction allows recovery when part of the code is covered or damaged. Use Q or H when adding logos or styling.

Are styled QR modules and colors safe to use?

Usually yes, but extreme color combinations and very light foreground tones can hurt scanning. If reliability is critical, use square modules and high contrast.

Are QR codes generated by this tool static or dynamic?

Generated codes are static and encode the exact content you enter. If you need editable destination links, use a dedicated dynamic QR platform.

Can I use generated QR codes for business, menus, packaging, and marketing?

Yes. You can use the exported QR image files across print and digital channels after confirming scannability in real conditions.

Are QR inputs or logo files stored permanently?

No. Files are processed temporarily to generate your output, then deleted automatically. Tiny File Tools does not require signup for these tools.