How do I make a QR code?
To make a QR code, choose what you want to share (a link, image, video or PDF), enter it in the QR code generator, then download the code and test it with another phone. You don't need any software. You only need an account to upload a file or create a smart link, and both are part of a plan.
Make a QR code nowHow to make a QR code for a link
- Copy the full link from your browser, ideally one that starts with https.
- Open the link to QR code tool.
- Paste the link and wait for the preview to appear.
- Change the color or add a logo if you like.
- Download the code as PNG, SVG or PDF and scan it to check where it leads.
How do I make a QR code for an image, video or PDF?
Images, videos and PDFs aren't stored inside the code itself, so you need a public link that points to them. You don't have to set up that link yourself: upload the file directly in the image to QR code tool, video to QR code or PDF to QR code and we host it for you with no ads, on a monthly plan.
How to choose what goes in the code
A QR code can hold a link, the details to join a Wi-Fi network, a WhatsApp chat link with a ready-made message, a location on Google Maps, or a link to a restaurant menu. The shorter the content, the simpler the code and the easier it is to scan.
Tips before you print
- Use a dark color on a light background.
- Leave white space around the code.
- Keep the code's proportions when you resize it.
- Test the printed copy from the distance people will scan it from, or scan it with the QR code scanner.
Questions and answers
Do I need an app to make a QR code?
No. The tool works right in the browser on your phone or computer.
What's the difference between a QR code and a regular barcode?
A QR code holds more data and can be read from several directions, while regular (linear) barcodes are mostly used for product numbers.
Can I change the link after downloading the code?
Not with a static code. The link is written into the code itself, so you need a new code if it changes. A smart link, on the other hand, can point somewhere new after printing.
How much does it cost to make a QR code?
Static codes for links, Wi-Fi, WhatsApp and locations need no sign-up or subscription. Uploading a file for us to host or creating a smart link is part of a monthly plan: 3 codes $3, 10 codes $6, unlimited codes and 2 GB of total storage $10. You can get a full refund within 14 days when you pay by card on the website. Subscriptions from the iPhone or Android app are refunded under App Store or Google Play policy. The whole site has no ads.