How to Use the Free QR Code Generator
A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that can store information such as website addresses, text and contact details. People can scan it with a compatible phone camera or QR scanning app to access the encoded information. This free online QR Code Generator makes it easy to create a code without installing desktop software.
Steps to Create a QR Code
- Choose a QR type: Select Website URL, Plain Text or Contact.
- Enter your information: Add a website address, message or contact details.
- Customize the design: Choose the output size and foreground/background colors.
- Generate your code: Click the Generate QR Code button and check the preview.
- Download the image: Click Download PNG and save it to your device.
- Test it: Scan the downloaded image using another phone before printing or sharing it.
Where Can You Use QR Codes?
QR codes are useful for small businesses, shops, cyber cafes, visiting cards, menus, posters, product packaging, event invitations, educational materials and websites. A website QR code can help people open a web page without manually typing its address. A contact QR code can make it easier to save basic contact information to a compatible phone or contact application.
Tips for Better QR Code Scanning
- Use a dark QR pattern on a light background whenever possible.
- Keep the code clear and avoid stretching or distorting the image.
- Leave some blank space around the code when placing it in a design.
- Make the printed code large enough to scan from the expected distance.
- Test the final printed or published version with more than one device.
- Check the destination URL carefully before distributing your QR code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can create and download QR code images using this tool without paying a generation fee.
Yes. Choose Website URL, enter your full website address and generate the QR code.
Generate the code first, then click Download PNG. The image will be saved through your browser's normal download process.
Yes. Use the QR color and Background color controls. For reliable scanning, keep strong contrast between the two colors.
It should work if the image is printed clearly at a suitable size and has enough contrast. Always scan-test the printed version before sharing it widely.
This tool creates a static QR code. The information is encoded directly in the code, so changing the destination later generally requires creating and distributing a new QR code.
No. SarvSeva.com is an independent online tools website and is not an official government website or government service.