How to Create a QR Code for a Link or Text
A QR code is a machine-readable pattern that can store information such as a website address or short text. A phone camera or QR scanner can decode the pattern and open or display the stored information.
Common QR code uses
- Website links
- Menus and product information
- Contact or event details
- Short messages
- Printed marketing materials
How to create one
Open the free QR Code Generator, enter the text or URL, and generate the code. For a website QR code, use the complete address beginning with https:// when appropriate.
Test before printing
Always scan a generated QR code with a phone before distributing it. Check that the destination is correct and that the code is large and clear enough for the expected scanning distance.
Static versus dynamic QR codes
A static QR code contains the encoded information directly. A dynamic QR system can redirect through a service so that the destination can sometimes be changed later. The generator you use determines which type you receive.
Privacy reminder
Do not enter confidential information into a QR generator unless you understand how that service processes the data. Check the relevant tool's privacy note before encoding sensitive content.
FAQ
Can a QR code store a URL?
Yes. URLs are one of the most common uses for QR codes.