A website destination
Paste a complete HTTP or HTTPS link for a menu, form, profile, product page, or campaign. For a focused link workflow, use the URL QR Code Generator.
Input Content
Generate QR Codes for Links, Wi-Fi, Contacts and More
Select QR Type
URL
Download as PNG, JPG or SVG
Output Size:512×512px
Error Level:H
Margin:2
Est. Size:~210KB
Customize Your QR Code Design
Settings
Basic
Logo
Style
Body Shape
Current: Square
Eye Frame Shape
Current: Square Frame
Eye Ball Shape
Current: Square Ball
What you need to create a QR code
Choose the QR type, then enter the final information you want someone to open after scanning. ZapQR supports website links, plain text, WiFi details, email, phone, SMS, contact cards, locations, and events.
Text or offline instructions
Enter a short note, label, classroom instruction, or message that should open directly without a website. The Text QR Code Generator starts with that input ready.
WiFi or contact details
Add the network name, security type, and password for guest access, or choose email, phone, vCard, location, or event fields. Use the WiFi QR Code Generator for a dedicated network form.
How to create a free QR code
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Enter the content
Choose a QR type and provide the URL, text, WiFi details, or other final content.
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Customize the design
Adjust colors, body and finder shapes, margin, error correction, and an optional center logo.
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Test and download
Scan the preview, then download PNG, JPG, or SVG for screens, documents, or print.
Customize and download your QR code
Match the QR code to its final placement without making it harder to scan. You can change foreground and background colors, choose body and finder shapes, set the quiet-zone margin and error correction, and add an optional center logo.
PNG for everyday use
Choose PNG for websites, presentations, documents, email, and most print layouts that use a fixed final size.
JPG when JPEG is required
Choose JPG when a publishing system or document workflow specifically asks for a JPEG image.
SVG for flexible print sizing
Choose SVG for packaging, signs, and design software because it stays sharp when resized. Always scan-test the final exported design.
Where you can use a QR code
These photorealistic scene mockups show how a static QR code can fit into everyday print materials when its encoded content is final and does not need ZapQR scan tracking.
Menus and signs
Link table tents, posters, window signs, and printed menus to one final page.
Packaging and business cards
Connect packaging, labels, instructions, warranty cards, and contact materials to final content.
Events and classrooms
Share registration pages, schedules, maps, reading lists, and short instructions.
Real QR code examples
These examples were produced with ZapQR styling options. Keep the final code easy to scan by preserving contrast and testing it at the size you plan to use.
Choose the right QR workflow
One final QR code
Use this free generator when one QR code can permanently contain its final URL, text, WiFi, or contact information.
Many final QR codes
When a spreadsheet or list already contains many final values, use the Batch QR Code Generator to create up to 1,000 codes and download a ZIP.
A printed QR that may change
When the destination may change after printing or you need tracked opens, use the Dynamic QR Code Generator.
Free QR code generator FAQ
Is ZapQR free, and do I need to sign up?
Yes. You can create, customize, and download static QR codes for free without an account. An account is only required for Dynamic QR codes with editable destinations and scan tracking.
What can I put in a QR code?
You can encode a website URL, plain text, WiFi network details, email address, phone number, SMS message, contact card, location, or event information.
Can I customize the QR code colors, shapes, and logo?
Yes. You can change colors, body and finder shapes, error correction, margin, and add a center logo before downloading the QR code.
Should I download PNG, JPG, or SVG?
Use PNG for most digital and document workflows, JPG when a JPEG file is required, and SVG for sharp resizing in print, packaging, signage, and design software.
Do static QR codes expire?
No. A static QR code stores its final content directly in the image and does not expire by itself. A URL QR code will keep working as long as its destination page remains available.
Does ZapQR store the content of my static QR code?
Static QR generation can run in your browser without an account and without saving the encoded content to ZapQR. Dynamic QR is different because its short link and destination must be stored so they can be edited later.
Can I use the generated QR codes commercially?
Yes. You can use the QR codes you create for menus, flyers, product packaging, business cards, event materials, classroom resources, and other personal or commercial projects.