Free URL QR Code Generator - No Sign-up
Turn any website address into a scannable QR code. Download as SVG or PNG, ready for print or digital use.
Higher recovery means the QR still scans if part of it is damaged or covered by a logo.
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How to generate a URL QR code
Enter any website address in the input field above, including full URLs with paths, query parameters, and UTM tracking codes. If you omit the protocol, it is added automatically as https://. Choose your error correction level, click Generate QR Code, then download the result as a PNG for digital use or an SVG for print-quality output.
What is a URL QR code?
A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that encodes information in a grid of black and white squares. When scanned with a smartphone camera, it decodes automatically and opens the encoded website address in the device browser.
URL QR codes are one of the most common ways to bridge physical print materials and digital destinations. They appear on restaurant menus, product labels, event posters, business cards, and retail signage wherever a printed surface needs to connect to a web page.
What error correction level should I use?
QR codes have built-in error correction that allows them to decode correctly even when part of the image is damaged or obscured. The four levels are Low (7% of the code can be damaged), Medium (15%), Quality (25%), and High (30%). For anything printed on physical materials, always use High. If you plan to overlay a logo in the centre of the QR code, High error correction is required to preserve scan reliability.
What size does a URL QR code need to be for print?
The minimum safe print size for a QR code is approximately 2 cm by 2 cm at scanning distances up to 20 cm. For larger scanning distances, such as a poster on a wall, the QR code must scale proportionally. A commonly referenced rule is that the minimum QR code size equals one tenth of the intended scanning distance. Use the QR Print Size Checker to verify your dimensions before sending to print.
When should I use a URL QR code?
URL QR codes are the right choice whenever you want to connect a physical surface to a digital destination without requiring anyone to type. Common use cases include:
- Restaurant menus linking to an online menu or ordering page
- Business cards linking to a portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or contact form
- Product packaging linking to instructions, warranties, or reorder pages
- Event posters or flyers linking to ticket purchase or registration
- Retail shelf labels linking to product specifications or reviews
- Direct mail linking to a landing page with UTM tracking
Should I download SVG or PNG?
Download SVG for any use case involving printing or vector design tools. SVG is resolution-independent and will be sharp at any size from a business card to a billboard. Download PNG when embedding the QR code in a web page, email newsletter, or presentation. The PNG generated here is 512 by 512 pixels, which is sufficient for most digital and small print applications.
Frequently asked questions
Is this URL QR code generator free?
Yes, completely free to use. There are no hidden charges, no subscription fees, and no usage limits. You can generate as many QR codes as you need without paying anything or creating an account.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?
No account is required. You can generate, download, and use your QR code immediately without signing up, providing an email address, or any form of registration. The tool is ready to use the moment the page loads.
Will my QR code expire or stop working?
No. This tool generates static QR codes, meaning the destination URL is encoded directly into the code itself. The QR code will work indefinitely as long as the URL you encoded remains active. There is no server in the middle that can expire or go offline.
Should I download the QR code as PNG or SVG?
Download as SVG if you are sending the file to a printer or placing it in a design application such as Illustrator, Canva, or InDesign. SVG scales to any size without losing sharpness. Download as PNG if you are embedding the QR code into a website, email, or presentation where SVG is not supported.
What error correction level should I choose for print?
Use High (H) for anything that will be printed. High error correction means the QR code can still scan even if up to 30 percent of the code is obscured, damaged, or covered by a logo. For purely digital use where the code will always be clean, Medium (M) is sufficient.
How small can I print the QR code and still have it scan?
The minimum recommended print size for a URL QR code is approximately 2 cm by 2 cm (about 0.8 inches square). Below this size, many phone cameras will struggle to focus on enough modules to decode the code reliably. Use the QR Print Size Checker tool on this site to verify your dimensions before printing.
Can I add a logo or image to the centre of the QR code?
Yes, but only up to a point. With High error correction selected, you can safely cover up to roughly 25 to 30 percent of the QR code area with a logo. Beyond that threshold, scanning reliability drops significantly. Use the QR Logo Safe-Area Checker on this site to verify your logo coverage before printing.
Is my URL sent to a server when I generate a QR code?
No. All QR code generation happens entirely inside your browser using JavaScript. Your URL is never sent to any server, logged, stored, or shared with anyone. You can verify this by disabling your internet connection and generating a QR code - it will work exactly the same.
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