QR Code Generator — Free
Turn text or a URL into a QR code in seconds. Custom size, colours and error correction — download it as a PNG. Everything happens in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
How to make a QR code
- Type or paste your text or URL into the box above — the preview updates live.
- Adjust the size, error correction and colours to suit where the code will be printed or shown.
- Click Download PNG to save your QR code.
About this free QR code generator
PDFPax's QR code generator turns any text — a website address, a Wi-Fi password, contact details, a short message — into a scannable QR code in seconds. Higher error correction keeps the code readable even if part of it is smudged or covered, which is useful for printed flyers and packaging; lower settings make a simpler pattern for clean on-screen use. You can resize the output up to 1024 pixels for sharp printing and match the colours to your brand, though dark-on-light contrast scans the most reliably. The code is generated entirely in your browser, so whatever you type never leaves your device, and the PNG downloads with no watermark. QR codes made here are free for personal and commercial use. One thing to remember: the code itself never expires, but a URL inside it only works as long as that page stays online.
Frequently asked questions
Do QR codes made here expire?
No. A QR code is just your text or URL encoded as a picture — it never expires and needs no account. Note that if the QR code points to a web page, that page itself can still move or be taken down.
Can I use these QR codes for my business?
Yes. QR codes generated here are free for personal and commercial use, with no watermark and no attribution required.
Is the text I enter sent to a server?
No. The QR code is drawn locally in your browser tab. Nothing you type ever leaves your device.