Generate QR codes instantly.
Turn any link or text into a scannable QR code. Customize colors and size, then download as PNG or SVG — free and unlimited.
1 Complete the content
2 Design your QR
Social icon (optional)
PNG, JPEG, WEBP, or SVG. Adding a logo raises the minimum error-correction level to Q.
3 Download your QR
Enter text to generate a QR code
Built for speed and privacy.
Instant generation
Your QR code updates live as you type — no button to press, no page reload.
Private by design
Everything renders locally in your browser. Your text and links are never uploaded or stored.
Free and unlimited
No sign-up, no watermark, no caps on how many codes you generate. Ever.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a QR code generator? +
A QR code generator is a tool that turns text, a link, or other information into a QR code — a square barcode that any smartphone camera can scan. Real QR Generator lets you create QR codes for website URLs, Wi-Fi logins, contact cards, emails, SMS messages, and phone numbers, then download them as PNG or SVG.
Is this QR code generator free to use? +
Yes. Every static QR code you create is completely free and unlimited — no sign-up, no watermark, and no cap on how many you generate. Paid plans are optional and only needed for dynamic QR codes with editable destinations and scan analytics.
What to actually check before trusting a "free" generatorWhat's the difference between a static and dynamic QR code? +
A static QR code encodes your content directly, so it works forever but the destination can't be changed once it's printed. A dynamic QR code points to a short redirect link instead, so you can update where it sends people after printing and track scans — available with 3 free dynamic codes, or more on a paid plan.
Read the full static vs dynamic guideHow do I create a QR code for a website URL? +
Open the generator above, select the Website/Text tab, and paste in your URL. The preview updates instantly as you type — customize the colors and style if you like, then download it as a PNG or SVG.
Can I add my logo to a QR code? +
Yes. In the Design your QR step, open the Logo tab to upload your own image or pick a social icon to place at the center of the code. Adding a logo automatically raises the error-correction level so the code stays scannable.
Do QR codes expire? +
Static QR codes never expire — the content is encoded directly into the code, so it works for as long as the destination itself is valid. Dynamic QR codes also stay scannable indefinitely, but editing the destination or viewing analytics requires an active plan.
Can I edit a QR code after it's created? +
A static QR code can't be edited once it's downloaded, since the data is baked directly into the pattern — you'd need to generate a new one. A dynamic QR code can be edited any time from your dashboard, letting you change where it redirects without reprinting it.
Are QR codes safe to scan? +
QR codes are just a way to encode data — they're only as safe as the destination they point to. Only scan codes from sources you trust, and check the URL preview your phone shows before opening a link, the same way you would with any shortened link.
Why is my QR code not scanning? +
The most common causes are low contrast between the foreground and background colors, a logo covering too much of the code, printing it too small, or a blurry copy. Try raising the error-correction level, keeping the code at least 2x2 cm when printed, and testing it with a phone camera before you print in bulk.
See all 9 reasons and how to fix each oneCan I track how many times my QR code has been scanned? +
Yes, but only for dynamic QR codes. Static codes have no tracking server behind them, so scans aren't recorded. Create a dynamic QR code from your dashboard to see scan counts, timing, and referrers in real time.
A free QR code generator built to just work
Real QR Generator is a free QR code generator that turns any link, block of text, or contact detail into a scannable QR code in real time — no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on how many codes you generate. Whether you need a single QR code for a business card or dozens for a print campaign, you can generate a QR code here in seconds and download it as a crisp PNG or a resolution-independent SVG, ready to drop into a flyer, menu, packaging, or slide deck.
How to create a QR code in three steps
Learning how to create a QR code with this tool takes less than a minute. First, choose what you want to encode — a website URL, plain text, a Wi-Fi network, a contact card, an email, an SMS, or a phone number — using the tabs in the generator above. Second, customize the design: pick a foreground and background color, choose a shape style, and optionally drop in a logo. Third, download your finished QR code as a PNG for quick sharing or an SVG if you need to print it at large sizes without losing quality. The preview updates live as you type, so you always know exactly what you're about to create a QR code from before you download it.
What you can turn into a QR code
Not every QR code needs to point to a website. This generator supports the formats people actually need: a plain URL or block of text, a vCard-style contact card that saves straight into a phone's address book, Wi-Fi credentials that let guests join your network without typing a password, a pre-filled email or SMS message, and a phone number that starts a call on tap. Whatever the use case, the process to generate QR code output stays the same — fill in the fields, watch the preview render, and download when it looks right.
Free, unlimited, and private by design
Unlike QR code tools that gate downloads behind an account or slap a watermark on your free QR code generator results, everything here is genuinely free and unlimited. There's also no server round-trip involved: your text, link, or contact details are encoded directly into the QR code pattern inside your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded or stored. That also means a QR code you create here never expires or depends on a tracking redirect — it will keep working for as long as the destination itself is valid.
Scanning your QR code
Once you've downloaded your QR code, you don't need a special app to read it — the camera app on any modern iPhone or Android phone doubles as a QR code scanner, and most default camera apps will recognize a code and show a prompt automatically when you point the phone at it. If you're testing a code before printing it, open your phone's camera, aim it at the screen, and confirm the scan opens the right link or shows the right details before you commit to a print run.
A static QR code is the right choice for most cases — it's free, private, and never expires. But if you've already printed a code and need to change where it points, or want to see how many times it's been scanned, that requires a dynamic QR code with a redirect layer, which is why we offer optional paid plans on the pricing page. For everything else, this free QR code generator is built to be the fastest, most straightforward way to create a QR code online.