Free QR Code Generator for Links

Paste a link, get a QR code. Download it as a PNG for screens or an SVG for print.

Static, not tracked

The codes here are static: the link is encoded directly into the pattern. That means they work forever, they cannot be deactivated, and nobody — including us — can see who scanned them or count how many did.

Most free generators produce dynamic codes instead. Those point at the provider’s redirect, which lets them show scan analytics but also means the code stops working if that company folds or moves the free tier behind a paywall. If a printed code needs to still work in five years, static is the safer choice.

Printing QR codes

Use the SVG for anything printed. Keep the white margin around the code — it is part of the specification, and scanners use it to find the edges.

As a rule of thumb, a code needs to be about a tenth of the scanning distance across: readable from two metres means roughly 20cm wide. Test it with a real phone before printing a thousand of them.

How this is worked out

These are static QR codes: the link is encoded directly into the pattern rather than pointing at a redirect we control. That means they cannot expire, cannot be switched off, and generate no scan data for anyone — including us.

Common questions

Do these codes expire?

Never. Static codes contain the link itself, so there is no service that has to stay online for them to keep working.

Can I track scans?

No, and that is deliberate. Tracking requires routing scans through a redirect, which is also what makes most free QR codes stop working when the provider changes its terms. If you need analytics, use a link shortener you control and encode that.

PNG or SVG?

SVG for anything printed, since it is vector and stays sharp at any size. PNG for screens and slides.

How big should I print it?

Roughly a tenth of the scanning distance. Readable from two metres means about 20cm across. Test with a real phone before a large print run.