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How to create a QR code
Menus, posters, business cards, Wi-Fi for guests — a QR code turns any link or text into something a camera understands. Making one takes ten seconds.
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Step by step
- Choose what the code should contain: a URL, plain text, or Wi-Fi credentials.
- Generate the code and download the PNG.
- Print it or drop it into your design — then test it with your own phone before publishing.
Tips from people who do this a lot
- Always test the printed code at the real distance and lighting it will be scanned in.
- Short links make simpler codes that scan faster and survive small print sizes.
- Wi-Fi QR codes (WIFI:T:WPA;S:YourNetwork;P:password;;) are the guest-network upgrade nobody regrets.
FAQ
Do QR codes expire?
No — a QR code is just encoded text. It works forever, pointing wherever the text says.
What size should I print?
At least 2×2 cm for arm’s-length scanning, bigger for posters.
Is this really free?
Yes — every tool on this site is free. A short ad before your download is what pays the server bills, so nothing needs a paywall or an account.