📱 QR Code Generator
Create QR codes instantly for websites, text, contact info, WiFi, and more. Download as PNG image.
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What is a QR Code?
QR (Quick Response) Code is a 2D barcode that can store URLs, text, contact information, WiFi credentials, and more. Anyone with a smartphone camera can scan it instantly to access the encoded information without typing.
Common Uses for QR Codes
- Business Cards: Share contact details instantly
- Marketing: Link to websites, promotional offers, social media
- Restaurants: Digital menus replacing physical ones
- Events: Ticket validation, registration, check-ins
- Retail: Product information, reviews, payments (UPI)
- WiFi Sharing: Let guests connect without typing passwords
QR Code Best Practices
- Test Before Printing: Always scan your QR code before mass printing
- Size Matters: Minimum 2x2 cm for print, larger for distant scanning
- Contrast: Dark QR on light background works best
- Error Correction: Use "High" if QR might get damaged or partially covered
- Short URLs: Shorter content = simpler QR = faster scanning
- Call to Action: Add text like "Scan to visit website" near QR code
QR Code Types Explained
- URL: Direct link to website (most common)
- Text: Display plain text message when scanned
- Email: Opens email app with pre-filled address
- Phone: Opens dialer with number ready to call
- SMS: Pre-filled text message ready to send
- WiFi: Automatically connects to WiFi network
Error Correction Levels
- Low (7%): Smallest QR code, use if pristine environment
- Medium (15%): Recommended for most use cases
- Quartile (25%): Good for outdoor or rough surfaces
- High (30%): Can be scanned even if 30% damaged/covered