Free QR Code Generator: Make a QR Code Online
A QR code generator turns a link, text, WiFi login, contact card, or payment into a code that phone cameras scan. With IMQRScan you make free static codes with unlimited scans and no expiry, choose from 75 QR code types, and download PNG or SVG.
Pick a type below, add your content, style it with colors, a logo, and a frame, then press Download QR code. Need to change the link later or count scans? Make a Smart code instead.
Free Static QR Codes
Unlimited scans and no expiry, for links, WiFi, contacts, text, and more.
PNG and SVG Downloads
PNG for screens and social media, SVG for print that stays sharp at any size.
Smart Codes When You Need Them
Edit the destination after printing and see scans by date, city, and device.
What Is a QR Code Generator?
A QR code generator is a tool that turns information into a QR code, a square barcode that phone cameras read in about a second. The format is an open standard, ISO/IEC 18004, so any modern phone can scan any QR code made with any generator.
You give the QR code generator your content, such as a website address, WiFi network details, a phone number, or a contact card. It returns a pattern of small black and white squares that holds that content. Print it, share it, or put it on a screen, and anyone with a phone can open it.
The IMQRScan QR code generator supports 75 QR code types in one place. Simple codes, like a link or WiFi login, are free. Advanced types, like a restaurant menu or a lead form, open a mobile page that IMQRScan hosts for you.
What Happens When Someone Scans Your QR Code?
The phone camera reads the pattern, shows a short preview, and opens the content with one tap. No app is needed on modern phones.
On iPhone
Open the Camera app and point it at the code. A yellow link appears at the bottom. Tap it to open the website, join the WiFi network, or save the contact.
On Android
Open the Camera app or Google Lens and point it at the code. Tap the link that appears. Most Android phones from the last few years read QR codes without any extra app.
What opens depends on the type you chose in the QR code generator. A URL code opens a website, a WiFi code offers to join the network, and a vCard Plus code shows a business card with a Save contact button.
How to Make a QR Code in 4 Steps
Use the QR code generator at the top of this page. The steps match its buttons.
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Step 1
Choose a QR code type
Pick a type in the tabs above the generator, such as URL, WiFi, or WhatsApp. Open More to search all 75 QR code types.
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Step 2
Add your content
Fill in the Content fields, such as a website link, WiFi details, or a phone number. The live preview updates as you type.
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Step 3
Design your QR code
Open Design to pick a template, colors, dot and corner shapes, a logo, and a frame with a call to action.
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Step 4
Download QR code
Press Download QR code, create a free account if you have none, and save the code as PNG or SVG.
A Free QR Code Generator With Unlimited Scans and No Expiry
Free static codes from IMQRScan have unlimited scans and no expiry date. They keep working even if you never upgrade, and even if a paid plan you had ends. A static code stops only if you delete it yourself.
This matters because many free QR code generators make dynamic codes without saying so. Those codes work during a trial, then stop until you pay. People who printed menus, wedding invitations, or flyers find out when guests cannot open the link.
Unlimited scans
No scan cap on free static codes.
No expiry
No end date, and no trial that switches them off.
No watermark
The downloaded code is clean and print-ready.
Can you make a QR code without signing up?
Yes, almost all the way. You can choose a type, add your content, and design the code in this QR code generator without an account. To download it, create a free account. It takes under a minute and needs no credit card.
For the full story on why some codes stop working, read do QR codes expire.
Static or Dynamic QR Code: Which One Do You Need?
Both come from the same QR code generator. The difference is whether you can change the code after it is printed.
Static code
Free, unlimited scans, no expiry. The content is fixed, so choose it for a WiFi login, a contact card, or a link that never changes.
Learn what a static QR code isSmart (dynamic) code
Change the destination any time and see how many people scan, where, and on which phone. Choose it for print campaigns, packaging, and menus.
Use the dynamic QR code generator75 QR Code Types in One QR Code Generator
Each type opens something different. These are the ones people make most. Every type has its own guide with examples.
How a Small Cafe Uses One QR Code Generator for Three Jobs
A cafe with twelve tables can cover WiFi, the menu, and reviews with three codes from the same QR code generator. Here is a typical setup.
| Code | Type | Where it goes | Why this type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest WiFi | WiFi, static | Table tents | The password rarely changes, so a free static code is enough. |
| Menu | Restaurant menu, Smart | Every table and the window | Prices and dishes change, so the menu updates without reprinting. |
| Reviews | Google Review | Counter and receipts | Guests leave a review while they wait to pay. |
The same pattern works for a salon, a clinic, or a shop: a free static code for what never changes, and a Smart code for anything that does.
How to Make a QR Code That Always Scans
Most scanning problems come from size, contrast, and a missing white border, not from the QR code generator. Check these before you print.
- Keep strong contrast. Use a dark code on a light background. Light grey on white often fails.
- Leave a white border. The quiet zone around the code helps phones find it. Do not crop it.
- Keep the logo small. A logo should cover well under a third of the code.
- Add a call to action. A frame that says Scan for the menu gets more scans than a code alone.
- Download SVG for print. It stays sharp at any size. Use PNG for screens.
- Test on two phones. Scan the printed proof with an iPhone and an Android phone before printing a batch.
QR code print size guide
| Where you print it | Typical scan distance | Suggested size |
|---|---|---|
| Business card or sticker | Close, in the hand | 2 x 2 cm |
| Flyer or table tent | Across a table | 3 to 4 cm |
| Poster or window sign | About 1 to 2 meters | 8 to 10 cm |
| Banner or billboard | Several meters | About one tenth of the distance |
More detail in our minimum QR code size guide.
What a QR Code Generator Cannot Do
A QR code holds at most 2,953 bytes, so it stores a link or short details, never a whole video or document. Here is what that means in practice.
- It cannot hold a video or a large file. Upload the file instead, and the code opens it. Use the file upload QR code generator.
- A static code cannot be edited or tracked. If the content may change, or you want scan numbers, choose a Smart code.
- It cannot download without an account. Designing is open to everyone; downloading needs a free account.
- A WiFi code does not hide the password. Anyone who scans it can join, so use a guest network in public places.
- A tiny or blurry print will not scan. No QR code generator can fix a code printed too small or on a glossy surface with glare.
Is the QR Code Generator Free? What Each Plan Includes
Static codes are free on every plan. Paid plans add Smart codes, more tracked scans, and advanced controls. Prices below are billed yearly.
| Plan | Free | Starter | Professional | Plus |
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| Price | $0 | $2.99 / month | $10 / month | $33.33 / month |
| Static QR codes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Smart (dynamic) QR codes | 5 | 30 | 250 | 500 |
| Tracked scans | 15 | 500,000 a year | 1,000,000 a year | 2,000,000 a year |
| Scan analytics history | 14 days | 60 days | 90 days | 180 days |
| Bulk creation per upload | 5 | 50 | 250 | 1,000 |
| File uploads | Up to 5 MB | Up to 10 MB | Up to 25 MB | Up to 50 MB |
A one-time Lifetime plan is also available. See every detail on the pricing page.
What Else Can the IMQRScan QR Code Generator Do?
Beyond making codes, the IMQRScan QR code generator gives you ready-made designs, print files, and smart scan rules. Design tools are free on every plan, and the scan rules come with Smart codes on the Professional plan and up.
Built-in QR Templates
Start from a ready-made design with colors, frames, and logo placement already set, then change anything you like.
Free Print Templates
Download free flyers, posters, and table tents with your QR code already placed, ready for the printer.
Country Rules
Send people in different countries to different pages from one printed Smart code.
More Tools in the QR Code Generator
Multiple QR Shapes
Dot, corner, and frame shapes that match your brand and still scan.
QR Stickers
Sticker-ready designs for labels, packaging, doors, and windows.
Multi-Language Pages
Show hosted landing pages in the languages your visitors read.
Schedule and Scan Limits
Set start and end dates, or cap the number of scans.
Retargeting Pixels
Meta, GA4, Google Ads, TikTok, and LinkedIn pixels on every scan.
PIN Protection
Ask for a PIN before the content opens.
Custom Domain
Use your own domain for the short link behind the code.
Team and Users
Invite teammates and give each one a role.
QR Code API
Create and manage codes from your own software.
Free on every plan
- Built-in QR templates
- Multiple QR shapes
- Free print templates
- QR stickers
- Multi-language landing pages
Free plan includes
- Unlimited static QR codes
- 5 Smart (dynamic) QR codes
- 15 tracked scans
- 14 days of scan analytics
- Bulk creation, 5 per upload
- File uploads up to 5 MB
Professional plan and up
- PIN protection
- Schedule and scan limits
- Country rules
- Retargeting pixels
- QR Code API
- Team management and roles
- Custom domain add-on from Starter ($10/month)
QR Code Generator FAQ
Short answers about making, downloading, and printing free QR codes.