ScriptHow to make a QR code
- Pick what the code should open: a website, Wi-Fi, WhatsApp, a location, your Google review page, a contact card, an email, a phone call, an SMS or plain text.
- Fill in the details. The QR code updates as you type.
- Choose colors, dots and corners, and add your logo in the middle if you like.
- Wait for the green scan check — the tool reads the finished code back to make sure it works.
- Download a PNG for screens, an SVG for printers and designers, or a print-ready PDF card, poster or sticker sheet.
A free QR code generator with no expiration
Many "free" QR code generators make dynamic codes: the code points to their server, which then sends people to your link. When the trial ends or the account is closed, the code stops working — that is why so many people search for a QR code generator with no expiration. This tool makes static codes instead. Your link, Wi-Fi details or text are written into the pattern itself, so the code is free for life, has no scan limit and needs no sign-up. The only thing that can break it is the link inside it, so use an address you control.
QR codes for every everyday job
| Type | Good for |
|---|---|
| Website | A menu, price list, booking page, social profile or online shop |
| Wi-Fi | Guests join your network without typing the password |
| Customers start a chat with your WhatsApp number in one scan | |
| Location | Opens your address in Google Maps for directions |
| Google review | Takes happy customers straight to your review form |
| Contact card | Saves your name, phone, email and address on the phone (vCard) |
| Email, phone, SMS | Opens a ready email, a call or a text message |
QR code with your logo in the middle
A logo in the center covers part of the code, so the generator switches to the highest error correction and reads the result back. If the scan check turns red, make the logo smaller, use darker dots on a light background, or choose fewer words. Keep at least the white border around the code when you print it.
Printing tips
- Print the code at least 2 × 2 cm (about 0.8 inch) for a table card, larger for posters seen from far away.
- Dark dots on a light background scan best. Light dots on a dark background fail on many phones.
- Always test the printed code with two different phones before printing many copies.
Frequently asked questions
Do these QR codes expire?
No. These are static QR codes: your link or text is stored inside the code itself, so there is no server in between that can stop working, ask for payment or run out of scans. A printed code keeps working for as long as the link it contains works.
Can I put my logo in the middle of the QR code?
Yes. Upload a PNG or JPG and choose its size. The generator switches to the strongest error correction and then reads the finished code back to check that it still scans.
How do I make a Wi-Fi QR code?
Choose Wi-Fi, type the network name and password exactly as they are, and pick the security type. Guests scan the code with their phone camera and join without typing the password.
How do I make a WhatsApp QR code?
Choose WhatsApp and enter your number with the country code and without the plus sign or leading zeros, for example 14155550123. You can add a ready message that appears in the chat.
How do I get a QR code for Google reviews?
Open your Google Business Profile, choose Ask for reviews or Get more reviews, copy the link, and paste it into the Google review type. Print it with the Scan to review us frame.
Which file should I use for printing: PNG, SVG or PDF?
For a printer or designer, SVG is best because it stays sharp at any size. PDF is ready to print as a card, poster or sticker sheet. PNG is best for websites, menus and social media.
Can I change the link after printing?
No. A static QR code cannot be edited, because the link is part of the pattern. If you may change the address later, point the code to a page you control, such as your own website, and change that page instead.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. The code is made in your browser. Your links, Wi-Fi password and logo are not uploaded to us. Your last design is saved only on this device.