Turn a link into a QR code
Paste any web address and your QR code appears straight away. Download it as PNG or SVG. It’s free, with no account, and the code keeps working for as long as the page it points to.
- No account
- Never expires
- No watermark
- Made on your device
Tip: shorter links make simpler codes that scan from further away.
How to make a QR code for a link
Copy the link
Open the page in your browser and copy the address from the address bar. Use the full address, starting with https://.
Paste it into the box above
The code updates as you type. Check that the preview’s scan check is green. For Wi-Fi, contact cards, email and other kinds of code, use the free QR code generator.
Download and test
Use PNG for screens and documents, SVG for print. Scan it with your phone before you share or print it.
Links that work well as QR codes
| Link | Tip |
|---|---|
| Your website or a product page | Link straight to the page, not the home page, so people land where you promised |
| A Google Form or survey | Use the form’s “Send → link” address, not the editor address |
| A menu, PDF or photo album | Upload the file to Google Drive or Dropbox, set sharing to “anyone with the link”, then paste that link. A QR code can’t hold the file itself |
| A YouTube video or social profile | Copy the share link from the app |
| A booking or payment page | Check the page works on a phone before printing |
Short links make cleaner codes
The longer the link, the more squares in the code, and the harder it is to scan when printed small. Remove tracking parts you don’t need (everything after a “?” is often optional). Avoid free link shorteners for printed codes: if the shortener closes or your trial ends, the code stops working. A static code with your own link never depends on anyone else.
Will the QR code expire?
No. The link is written into the code itself, so it works for as long as the web page exists. If you move the page, set up a redirect on your website, or make a new code. If you need to change where a code points after printing, you need a dynamic code from a paid service; we only make static codes, on purpose.
Before you print
Make the code at least 2 × 2 cm, and a tenth of the scanning distance (3 cm for a table, 30 cm for a poster read from 3 m). Keep a white border around it. For a ready-made sign with your text around the code, use the printable QR signs.
Link QR code questions
Can I make a QR code for a link on my phone?
Yes. This page works in a phone browser: paste the link, then download or share the image.
Does the QR code show where it goes?
Phones show the address before opening it. To check a code you received, use the QR code scanner, which shows the full link and flags risky ones.
Can I add my logo?
Yes. Use the logo option in the tool; error correction is raised automatically so the code still scans.
Is my link stored?
No. The code is made in your browser and nothing is sent to us.
Do you count scans?
No. Static codes can’t count scans. Add tracking (UTM) parameters to the link if you want to see visits in your own analytics.