Free QR Code Generator
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This QR code generator lets you create a branded QR code that takes the user to a website or a map location, drafts an email or an SMS, and more. You can fully customise all parts of the QR code such as its shape and colours, frame, logo, and even colour individual squares on the QR code.
How to create a QR code
Set the destination
The destination is where you want the user to go once they scan your QR code. This can be a website, your VCard, logging into Wi-Fi etc.
Design it
Make your QR code unique by changing its "basic square, black-and-white design" to match your branding.
Download
Once you are happy with your QR code and have tested it, you can download it as a PNG, JPG or SVG in the size you want.Frequently asked questions
What is a QR code?
A QR code is essentially text that has been stored into an image using black and white squares so that it can be read easily by a phone's camera. The phone then uses the text to decide what to do, for example if the text starts with “mailto:my@email.com” it sends the user to their mail app to draft an email, otherwise, the phone generally goes to the browser and uses the text as the URL.
What is a QR code generator?
A QR code generator lets you create the QR code. First you fill in the forms to choose what you want the QR code to do and then it will create the image of the QR code that you can download.
Are QR codes free?
They are for static QR codes - static means that the QR code only holds the information to your destination; it does not point to an intermediary website that then re-routes to your destination and tracks the number of scans like a dynamic QR code does. If you did want to track scans, QR Penguin offers 2 free dynamic QR codes with unlimited scans.
Can QR codes be tracked?
Only dynamic QR codes can be tracked. You need to sign up on QR Penguin to have access to create them. Dynamic QR codes let you know how many scans the QR code received, where they scanned from, their operating system and browser.
Do QR codes expire?
QR codes do not expire - at least not on QR Penguin. Other QR code providers may have expiring QR codes.
What is the difference between a static and dynamic QR code?
For static QR codes the information the QR code stores is the exact destination, for example, if you wanted to call someone it would store “tel:0123456789”. Dynamic QR codes work differently. Instead of storing the number, they store the web address for QR Penguin (or your domain if you set it up) such as “qrpenguin.com/q/123” (where “123” is the identifier for your QR code). When the scanner’s phone reaches this web address, QR Penguin keeps a record of the time and device and then redirects them to the destination you set (“tel:0123456789”).
Is there a limit to the number of scans for a QR code?
There are no limits to scans on QR codes on QR Penguin; other QR code generators may have limits.
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