Dynamic QR Code Generator
Sign up to create up to 2 dynamic QR codes completely free - no credit card, no trial
A dynamic QR code stores a short QR Penguin link instead of your actual destination, so scanning it can send someone anywhere you choose, and that destination can change whenever you need it to. Print the code once, then update where it points, fix a typo, swap out a menu, or redirect a campaign, all without touching the printed code itself. Every scan is also logged: time, rough location, and device, so you can see whether the code is actually getting used. The tradeoff for that flexibility is a free QR Penguin account, since the destination lives on our servers rather than inside the code itself.
Design your QR code below
Use the generator below to design your QR code exactly how you want it: shape, colours, logo, frame. It downloads free as a static code right away. When you're ready to make it editable and trackable, sign up for a free account and build a dynamic code from your dashboard using the same design tools.
How dynamic QR codes work
Design it
Build your QR code exactly like a static one: shape, colours, logo, frame.
Set a destination
Point your QR Penguin link at a website, Wi-Fi login, vCard, or anything else, from your dashboard.
Change it anytime
Update the destination whenever you need to. The printed code never has to change.Static vs. dynamic QR codes
Both types work in exactly the same way when someone scans them. The difference is what happens afterwards.
| Static QR code | Dynamic QR code | |
|---|---|---|
| Edit the destination | No | Yes, anytime |
| Scan tracking | None | Time, location, device |
| Needs an account | No | Yes |
| Expires | Never | Never, while your account is active |
| Best for | Information that will never change | Anything you might need to update or measure |
How much does a dynamic QR code cost?
Nothing, for the first two. QR Penguin's free plan includes 2 dynamic QR codes with unlimited scans, no credit card and no trial countdown to worry about, unlike some competitors who require a card upfront or cut off free dynamic codes after a 7 to 30 day trial. If you outgrow the free plan, the Professional plan includes 100 dynamic QR codes and Enterprise includes 1,000, both with custom domains and bulk creation tools, still with no per-scan charges. See the full breakdown on the plans page.
What can you use a dynamic QR code for?
- A menu you update seasonally, without reprinting table cards
- A business card (vCard) that stays current even after your details change
- A Wi-Fi login for a rental property or office, editable if the password changes
- A marketing campaign where you want to see how many people actually scanned
- A social profile link you might move to a different platform later
Frequently asked questions
Yes. QR Penguin’s free plan includes two dynamic QR codes with unlimited scans, no credit card and no trial countdown. You do need a free account, since a dynamic code’s destination is stored on our servers rather than baked into the printed pattern.
Nothing for the first two. Beyond that, the Professional plan includes 100 dynamic QR codes and Enterprise includes 1,000, both with custom domains and no per-scan charges.
Yes, that’s the point of a dynamic code. Log in, change the destination from your dashboard, and every already-printed copy of the code updates instantly, no reprinting needed.
No, not as long as your account stays active. There’s no trial period or automatic cutoff, unlike some providers that expire free dynamic codes after a 7 to 30 day trial.
A static code stores its destination directly and works forever with no account needed, but it can’t be edited or tracked. A dynamic code stores a short redirect link instead, so you can change where it points or check scan data at any time.
