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Create QR codes and barcodes in seconds.

Generate professional codes from links, images, or raw data with custom styling.

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About this tool

About QR Code & Barcode Generator

The QR Code and Barcode Generator creates scannable codes from links, plain text, images and standard barcode values. You can choose the style, colours and error-correction level, preview the result and download a high-quality image.

QR codes are used on menus, business cards, posters, packaging, event tickets and Wi-Fi sign-in cards. A code is only useful if it scans reliably, so the tool lets you control contrast and size and encourages you to test the result with a real phone before printing.

A QR code is only useful if it scans on the first try. The generator creates codes for links, text and other data, and lets you control color and size so the result fits your design without sacrificing readability.

Scan reliability comes from three things: strong contrast between the dark modules and the background, a clear empty margin around the code and enough size for the distance at which it will be scanned. Decoration is welcome as long as these three stay intact.

Step by step

How to Use QR Code & Barcode Generator

  1. 1
    Select the content typeChoose URL, plain text, image file or standard barcode depending on what the code should contain.
  2. 2
    Enter your dataPaste the link or text. Double-check spelling because a single wrong character breaks the destination.
  3. 3
    Customise the designPick dot style, colours and error correction. Keep strong contrast between the code and its background.
  4. 4
    Download and testSave the image, then scan it with at least one phone before you print or publish it.
Real-world use

Where QR Code & Barcode Generator helps most

Menus and tablesLink a printed table card to your menu or ordering page.
Shop and business cardsSend customers straight to your website, map location or social page.
Events and ticketsPut a code on a poster or ticket that opens the event page or registration form.
Sharing detailsEncode text such as contact information or short instructions for quick scanning.
Get better results

Practical tips for QR Code & Barcode Generator

  • Use dark modules on a light background. Inverted or low-contrast codes fail on many phones.
  • Keep a quiet margin around the code and never crop into it.
  • Test with at least two different phones, in normal light, before printing.
  • Use a short, stable link. Shorter data creates a simpler code that scans faster and at smaller sizes.
  • Download a high-resolution version for print so the edges stay sharp.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Printing the code too small for the scanning distance.
  • Choosing a decorative color pair with too little contrast.
  • Encoding a link that may change, which breaks every printed copy.
Benefits

Why Use QR Code & Barcode Generator

Several code typesGenerate QR codes for links, text and images, plus common one-dimensional barcodes.
Custom stylesSquare, rounded or dotted shapes and custom colours help the code match your brand.
Error correction levelsHigher levels keep a code readable even if part of it is scratched or covered by a logo.
High-quality downloadSave a sharp image suitable for screens and print.

Good to know. A QR code only contains the data you encode. Always check where a link leads before you print or share it widely. See the Privacy Policy for details.

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Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I put inside a QR code?
You can encode a web link, plain text or an uploaded image reference. The tool also creates standard barcodes from supported values.
How do I make sure my QR code scans?
Use dark dots on a light background, keep a clear empty border around the code, avoid very small sizes and test with more than one phone.
What does error correction do?
It adds redundancy so the code can still be read if part of it is damaged or hidden. Higher levels allow more damage but make the code denser.
Do QR codes expire?
A static QR code does not expire because the data is stored inside the image. If the destination page is removed, the code will still scan but lead nowhere.
What size should I print a QR code?
As a rule of thumb, keep it at least about two centimetres wide for close scanning, and larger for posters or anything scanned from a distance.
Can I add a logo or change the colours?
You can change colours and style. When customising, keep enough contrast and always run a scan test after any design change.