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▦ QR Code Generator

Create a static QR code for a website, plain text, WiFi network, email, phone number or SMS. Customize the colors and error correction level, then download a crisp PNG or scalable SVG.

Create Your QR Code

If you omit the protocol, ToolStrive adds https:// before generating.

QR Settings

The clear border helps cameras distinguish the code from surrounding artwork.
Privacy: the content you enter is encoded in your browser. The QR-generation library code is loaded from a pinned jsDelivr package, but ToolStrive does not send your QR content to that provider for generation.
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Choose a content type, enter the details and select Generate QR Code.
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How to Create a QR Code

  1. Choose what the code should contain: a URL, text, WiFi network, email, phone number or SMS.
  2. Enter the required details, then choose the image size, error correction level and colors.
  3. Select Generate QR Code and scan the preview with a phone before using it publicly.
  4. Download PNG for normal digital use or SVG when you need a scalable file for print and design work.

Supported QR Code Types

Website URLEncodes an http or https link. A missing protocol is automatically treated as https.
Plain TextStores text directly in the code for notes, short instructions or reference information.
WiFi NetworkEncodes SSID, password, security type and hidden-network status using the common WiFi QR format.
EmailCreates a mailto link with an address and optional subject and message.
PhoneCreates a tel link that compatible phones can offer to dial after scanning.
SMSCreates an sms link with a phone number and optional prefilled message.

Need a stronger WiFi password before encoding it? Create one with the Password Generator, then return here to turn the network details into a QR code.

PNG or SVG: Which Should You Download?

PNG is convenient for websites, documents, presentations, messaging and other screen-based uses. Choose a larger PNG if you expect the image to be displayed prominently.

SVG is a vector file, so the QR modules remain sharp when the artwork is scaled for a menu, poster, label or other print layout. Always keep enough empty space around the code when placing it inside another design.

Error Correction, Contrast and Scan Reliability

QR codes include error-correction data so part of the symbol can sometimes be damaged or obscured while the code remains readable. Higher correction levels add more recovery data, which can make the QR pattern denser.

For a clean code shown on a screen, level M is a practical default. Q or H can be useful when the code will be printed small or exposed to wear. This generator also keeps a four-module quiet zone by default and checks that the foreground is darker than the background with enough contrast for reliable scanning.

Before printing many copies, test the exact exported file at the intended physical size with more than one phone or scanning app.

Static QR Codes and Privacy

ToolStrive creates static QR codes. The destination or text is stored directly in the QR pattern instead of pointing to a ToolStrive redirect URL. That means ToolStrive does not need a scan-tracking service for the code to work.

The generated code itself has no ToolStrive expiry date. A website encoded inside it can still move, expire or become unavailable, so use a destination you expect to maintain when printing a QR code for long-term use.

The actual encoding happens on your device after the page loads. For sensitive data such as WiFi credentials, remember that anyone who can scan the final image may be able to retrieve the encoded information.

Limits and Important Notes

  • ToolStrive limits the final QR payload to 1,200 UTF-8 bytes so all offered error-correction levels remain practical in the browser.
  • Very long content creates denser QR patterns and may be harder to scan when printed small.
  • Phone, email, SMS and WiFi actions depend on the scanning device and the apps installed on it.
  • Custom colors are restricted to a darker foreground and lighter background with sufficient contrast to reduce scan failures.
  • No logo overlay is added because covering QR modules can reduce reliability unless error correction and placement are handled carefully.
  • A QR code can encode a URL, but it cannot guarantee that the destination is safe. Check links before sharing or opening them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do QR codes created here expire?

The static QR image does not expire through ToolStrive because it stores the content directly. If it contains a website URL, that destination must still remain available.

Is my WiFi password uploaded?

The WiFi payload is assembled and encoded in your browser. ToolStrive does not send the password to a server to create the QR image.

Why should I keep a white or light border around the QR code?

The quiet zone separates the symbol from nearby text or graphics. Removing it can make camera detection less reliable, which is why this tool keeps at least four modules of margin.

Can I use a colored QR code?

Yes, but scan reliability matters more than appearance. This tool requires a darker foreground and lighter background with a minimum contrast level.

Should I choose PNG or SVG for printing?

SVG is usually the more flexible choice for print because it can be scaled without pixelation. PNG is convenient when the final pixel dimensions are already known.

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