How to make a WiFi QR code
Let guests join your network with one scan, no password typing, for cafes, rentals, and homes.
Read guideWhat is a QR code generator?
A QR code generator is a tool that turns information, such as a web link, WiFi login, or contact details, into a scannable QR code. GenerateQR is a free QR code generator: you enter your content, customize the colors and logo, and download the finished code as a PNG or SVG. Any phone camera reads it, with no app to install.
Every code you make here is static, which means the data lives inside the image. That keeps it permanent and free for life, with no account, no expiry, and no limit on scans.
Every kind of QR code, in one place
Pick a type in the generator above and GenerateQR builds the right data format for you. Point a phone camera at the finished code and it opens instantly, with no app required.
- Website / URLSend scanners straight to any page or link.
- Plain textShare a note, code, or short message offline.
- EmailOpen a pre-filled email with subject and body.
- WiFiLet guests join your network with one scan.
- vCardShare full contact details as a digital business card.
- PhoneStart a call to your number in one tap.
- SMSOpen a text message pre-addressed to you.
- WhatsAppBegin a WhatsApp chat with a ready message.
- LocationDrop a map pin for your address or venue.
- EventAdd an event to the scanner calendar.
- PayPalCollect payments or donations by scan.
- BitcoinReceive crypto with an address QR code.
- SkypeStart a Skype call or chat from one scan.
- ZoomOpen a Zoom meeting without typing the ID.
How to create a QR code
Three steps, about thirty seconds. Everything happens in the generator at the top of this page.
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Choose a type and add your content
Pick a tab for a link, WiFi, a vCard, or another type, then type or paste your details. The preview builds as you go, so you always see the real code.
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Customize the design
Change the foreground and background colors, add a gradient, drop in your logo, and choose corner markers, a dot pattern, or a labelled frame.
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Download and share
Choose your size, then download a high-resolution PNG for screens or a scalable SVG for print. Save the file and it is yours to use anywhere.
Design QR codes that match your brand
A plain black square works, but a branded code earns more scans. GenerateQR gives you real design control without any of the guesswork.
Colors and gradients
Set any foreground and background color, add a linear or radial gradient, and keep enough contrast for reliable scanning.
Your logo in the center
Upload a logo or choose a watermark. Higher error correction keeps the code readable even with an image on top.
Patterns and markers
Swap the dot pattern and reshape the three corner markers to give your code a distinctive, on-brand look.
Frames with a call to action
Wrap the code in a frame with a short prompt like “Scan me” to lift scan rates on posters and packaging.
Print-ready formats
Export a sharp PNG for the web or a vector SVG that stays crisp at any size, from a badge to a billboard.
Error correction levels
Pick from four correction levels so your code still scans if it is scuffed, printed small, or partly covered by a logo.
Static and dynamic QR codes
GenerateQR makes static QR codes for free with no account: the data is encoded directly in the image, so the code is permanent and works for life. Dynamic QR codes point to a short link you can edit and track, and you can create them with a free account.
Static QR codes
- Free and unlimited to create
- The content is fixed once generated
- Permanent, with no expiry and no account
- Perfect for WiFi, contacts, and lifetime links
Dynamic QR codes
- Edit the destination without reprinting
- Track scans, devices, and locations
- Organize and save all your codes
- Ideal for campaigns, menus, and packaging
Dynamic codes use a short link we store and update for you, so they need a free account. Create your free account to save codes and build dynamic QR codes.
Where QR codes work best
One quick scan bridges print and digital. These are the places a QR code earns its keep.
- Restaurants & cafesLink a table tent to your live digital menu.
- Retail & packagingSend buyers to reviews, guides, or reorders.
- Business cardsShare a vCard so contacts save you in one tap.
- Events & ticketsAdd sessions to calendars and speed up entry.
- Payments & tipsAccept PayPal, crypto, or donations by scan.
- WiFi sharingLet guests connect without typing a password.
- Print & postersTurn flyers and billboards into a tappable link.
- Social profilesGrow followers from any physical touchpoint.
Why choose GenerateQR
Genuinely free
Create as many QR codes as you like with no sign-up, no trial, and no watermark stamped on your download.
Privacy-first
Your codes are generated on demand and temporary files are cleared automatically. Download yours and keep it for good.
Works on every device
The generator runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop, with nothing to install.
Open, high-quality files
Download standard PNG and SVG files that drop straight into your designs, documents, and print jobs.
Tips for a QR code that scans every time
A few simple habits keep your codes fast and reliable, on screen and in print.
- Keep strong contrast between the code and its background, ideally dark on light.
- Leave a quiet margin of clear space around the code so scanners can find it.
- Print it at least 2 by 2 cm, and larger when people scan from a distance.
- Raise the error-correction level if you place a logo in the middle.
- Use SVG for large or printed formats so the code stays sharp at any size.
- Test the finished code with a few different phones before you publish it.
QR code guides
Practical, step-by-step walkthroughs for getting the most out of your QR codes.
QR codes for restaurant menus
Turn a table tent into a live, contactless menu that you can update any time.
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Add a logo without breaking scans
Place your brand in the center and keep the code reliable with the right error correction.
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Static vs dynamic QR codes
Understand which type fits your project, and when an editable, trackable code is worth it.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
Is GenerateQR really free?
Yes. You can create and download unlimited QR codes for free, with no account and no watermark on your images.
Is this a permanent QR code generator?
Yes. Every static QR code you create here is permanent and free for life. The data sits inside the image, so it keeps working with no expiry and no subscription.
Do the QR codes expire?
No. The static QR codes you make here never expire because the data lives inside the image itself. They keep working as long as the destination, such as your link, stays online.
Can I add my logo to a QR code?
Yes. Open the design options, upload your logo or choose a watermark, and raise the error-correction level so the code still scans reliably with an image on top.
What is the difference between static and dynamic QR codes?
A static code stores the content directly, so it is free and permanent but cannot be edited. A dynamic code points to a short link you can change and track. GenerateQR makes static codes for free with no account, and you can create dynamic codes with a free account.
Should I download a PNG or an SVG?
Use PNG for websites, social media, and quick sharing. Use SVG for print and large formats because it is a vector and stays perfectly sharp at any size.
How big should a printed QR code be?
Keep it at least 2 by 2 cm (about 0.8 inch), and larger for greater scanning distance. A rough guide is one unit of code size for every ten units of distance. Add a quiet margin around it and test before printing at scale.
Can I use these QR codes commercially?
Yes. The QR codes you generate are yours to use on products, packaging, marketing, and anywhere else, personal or commercial.
How do I scan a QR code?
On most phones you open the camera app and point it at the code. A link appears to tap. Some phones have a QR option in the control center or need a free scanner app for older models.
Do QR codes work on all phones?
Yes. Recent iPhone and Android cameras read QR codes out of the box, and older phones can use a free scanner app. The codes here follow the standard QR format, so they work across devices.
What is the best free QR code generator?
The best free QR code generator gives you the code you need with no sign-up, watermark, or expiry. GenerateQR does that for links, WiFi, vCards, payments, and more, with color, logo, and frame options and PNG or SVG downloads.