Restaurant
Menus on table tents
Print a QR linking to your PDF menu or online ordering page. Add to table cards and tabletop signs — guests scan from their phone instead of touching shared menus.
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QR Code Generator
Turn any URL or text into a QR code. Download as PNG or SVG. Customize size, color, and error correction.
- 100% local
- No signup
- Works offline once loaded
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PNG for digital. SVG for print at any size.
What this does
Generate QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contact cards, SMS, and email — instantly, in your browser.
Pick a content type, fill in the fields, and a scannable QR appears live. Download as PNG for screens or SVG for print at any size. No watermark, no expiration, no tracking pixel buried in the corner — most online QR generators add one or both.
How to generate a QR code
From URL to printable file in under 30 seconds.
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Pick the content type
URL is the most common, but Wi-Fi codes (auto-join your network), vCard (saves your contact info), SMS (pre-filled message), and email (mailto with subject and body) all generate scannable QR codes that handle the action on tap.
- 2
Fill in the fields
Type your URL or the structured data the type needs. The QR regenerates as you type, so you can see when it's getting denser (and might fail at small print sizes).
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Pick error level + color, then download
Use Medium (M) for most cases. Bump to High (H) if the QR will be printed on a curved surface or might get scratched. Customize colors for branded codes — just keep contrast strong (dark on light, no inverted or pastel combos that scanners struggle with). Download PNG for digital, SVG for vector print.
Higher levels reserve more of the QR for recovery, so the code still scans if part of it gets damaged, dirty, or covered by a logo.
Level L7% recoverable
Clean screen QR — banner ads, presentations, slides
Densest, scans fastest at small sizes
1–2 cm minimum
Level M15% recoverableDefault
Standard print — menus, flyers, business cards
Balanced — handles slight printing imperfections
2 cm minimum
Level Q25% recoverable
Glossy stock, dim lighting, photo backgrounds
Denser pattern — resists glare and dust
2.5 cm minimum
Level H30% recoverable
Packaging, stickers, anything touched or scratched
Most redundancy — scans even if 30% obscured
3 cm minimum
Distance rule of thumb
QR size ≈ scan distance ÷ 10
A 30 cm wide QR scans cleanly from ~3 m. A 5 cm QR works from arm's length. Going smaller relative to distance, contrast and lighting matter more.
Privacy
Generated locally — no tracking redirect, ever
Most free QR generators encode a URL that points to their server, redirect through it, log who scanned, then bounce you to the real URL. That redirect lets them sell you analytics later — and breaks immediately if their service shuts down. We don't do that. The QR encodes your URL directly. The link works forever, with no middleman.
- Direct-encoded QR codes — no redirect domain
- No expiration on free codes (others expire after 30 days unless you pay)
- Print-ready SVG at any size, no resolution penalty
- Works offline once the page is loaded
Common QR use cases
Wi-Fi
Guest network without typing the password
Wi-Fi QR codes let guests auto-join your network. Print one near reception or in conference rooms. Works on iOS and Android natively — no app required.
vCard
Contact info on business cards
Scan the QR, save the contact. Name, phone, email, company — all populated in one tap. Replaces typing or fumbling with NFC.
Events
Conference badges with social handles
Print a small QR on your badge linking to your LinkedIn, calendar, or vCard. Saves business cards, captures contacts that don't get lost in a stack.
Packaging
Product label links to docs / videos
Furniture assembly, recipe pages, warranty registration. The QR on the box opens the relevant page on whatever device the customer has.
Marketing
Posters and flyers
Print QR codes on conference posters, gym mirror flyers, or coffee-shop bulletin boards. People scan if curious — no typing a URL into their phone.
How this compares to other QR generators
Free tools often add a redirect, an expiration, or a watermark. We don't.
| Feature | BBulkShare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR encodes URL directly (no redirect) | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Expires on free tier | Never | Never | After 14 days | After 30 days | Never |
| Account required | No | No | After 1/session | Yes | Yes |
| PNG + SVG export | Yes | Yes | PNG only | Yes | Yes |
| Content types supported | 6 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 (URL) |
| Custom color (free tier) | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Embeds logo in center | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks scans | No | No | Yes (locked) | Yes (Pro) | Yes (Pro) |
| Runs locally in browser | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Tips for scannable QR codes
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Contrast matters more than color
QR scanners decode by light/dark contrast. Pure black on pure white scans fastest. Dark navy on cream still works. Pastel teal on light gray fails on older phones. If you must brand-color, keep the foreground dramatically darker than the background.
- 02
Minimum 2 cm (0.8") for print
Below that size, error correction can't compensate for printing imperfections. For posters viewed from 2 meters away, scale up: rule of thumb is QR size = scan distance / 10. A QR scanned from 3m away should be at least 30 cm.
- 03
Test scan before printing 10,000
Always download the QR, print one test, scan with both iPhone Camera and Google Lens. Test in different lighting (fluorescent office vs natural). Some printers shift colors slightly and break contrast.
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Error level: H if it'll be touched, M otherwise
High (H) error level reserves 30% of the QR for error correction — meaning the code still scans if 30% is obscured. Use for stickers, packaging, anything physically handled. Use Medium (M, 15%) for screen-only or clean print contexts.
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Long URLs make denser codes
A 200-character URL produces a much denser QR than a 30-character one. If your URL is long (UTM params, tracking codes), shorten it first with a redirect service before generating the QR — the result will scan better at small sizes.
Keep going
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Local only
Files never leave your browser.
Everything runs locally in this tab. Nothing uploads, nothing stores on a server, nothing indexes.
Ready in seconds
Fast — no queues, no ads.
No progress bars stuck at 99%, no rate limits, no 'please wait' screens. Drop, click, done.
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Branded delivery, when needed.
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Frequently asked
Yes. QR codes are an open standard — generated codes are yours to use commercially without restriction or attribution.
Yes. Change the foreground and background color. For more elaborate designs (logos, gradients), use a dedicated branded QR service — this tool focuses on clean, scannable defaults.
Levels L (7%), M (15%), Q (25%), H (30%). Higher levels make the code recoverable from more damage but require more pixels. Use M for most cases. Use H if you'll print the code small or in a high-wear environment.
Yes. Switch between content types: URL, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials (WPA/WEP), vCard contact, SMS pre-fill, or geo coordinates.
Yes. Download as PNG (great for screens) or SVG (perfect for print — scales to any size without quality loss).