You need a simple static QR code for a website, sign, handout, event, menu, presentation, or contact-free link.
QR Code Generator
Generate a PNG QR code from a URL or text locally in your browser.
Start here
Enter a URL or text.
Browser-first
Your entered QR content is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
Useful for
Create a QR code for a public URL
Size note
px means image width and height. 256 works for screen sharing, while 512 is better for print or posters.
Enter content and generate a QR code. The preview will appear here.
Quick answer
Create a downloadable QR code from a URL or text
Enter a complete web address or short text, generate the QR code in your browser, and download it as a PNG for sharing or printing.
The QR code is static: the embedded content cannot be edited after download, and scan reliability still needs to be tested at the final size.
Image Resizer: Resize an image locally in your browser for uploads, profile pictures, forms, and smaller web-friendly files.
About this tool
Generate a PNG QR code from a URL or text locally in your browser.
Your entered QR content is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
Reminder
Avoid putting passwords, private documents, medical information, financial details, or other sensitive information into a QR code.
How to use it
- Enter a URL or text.
- Choose an image size.
- Generate the QR code and download the PNG.
Common use cases
- Create a QR code for a public URL
- Share short text through a QR image
- Generate a quick QR code for posters or slides
- Prepare a QR image for handouts, signs, or presentation slides
QR Code Content Tips
QR codes are easy to scan and share, so treat the encoded content as visible to anyone who receives or photographs the QR image.
| Content type | Good for | Privacy reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Public URL | Web pages, event links, public forms | Check the URL before sharing. |
| Short text | Simple notes or public labels | Avoid private or sensitive details. |
| Download size | Screens, slides, and print | Use a larger image for print. |
Before You Share or Print a QR Code
- Use a complete URL with https:// when the QR code should open a web page.
- Scan the downloaded PNG with a phone before printing or presenting it.
- Keep enough white space around the QR image so cameras can detect it.
- Avoid encoding passwords, private records, payment details, or one-time links that should not be public.
URL QR Code Checklist
A QR code for a website should be tested like a link, not just treated as an image. The most common mistakes are missing https://, using a private draft URL, or printing the code before checking it on a phone.
| Step | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Use a complete URL | Start with https:// when linking to a web page | Phones open complete links more reliably. |
| Scan before sharing | Test the downloaded PNG with a phone camera | Confirms that the code points to the right destination. |
| Keep quiet space | Do not crop tight around the square code | QR scanners need margin around the pattern. |
| Use enough size | Use a larger download for print | Small printed codes can fail under poor lighting. |
FAQ
Is my QR content uploaded?
No. QR generation runs locally in your browser.
What format can I download?
The generated QR code downloads as a PNG image.
Should I test the QR code before printing?
Yes. Scan the downloaded image with a phone before using it on posters, signs, or printed materials.
Can I create QR codes for private data?
You should avoid encoding sensitive or private information in any QR code.