To create a free QR code, enter your link or text into a static QR code generator, choose dark-on-light colours, generate it, test-scan it with your phone and download it as PNG. Static QR codes store the information inside the pattern, so they never expire and need no subscription. The free QR Code Generator on this site does this in seconds.
- Static QR codes never expire; dynamic ones depend on a paid service.
- Use a dark code on a light background for reliable scanning.
- Print at least about 2 × 2 cm, larger for distance scanning.
- Always test the final printed version.
Static vs dynamic QR codes
| Static | Dynamic | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the data lives | Inside the QR pattern | On the provider’s server (via a redirect) |
| Expires | Never | When the subscription ends |
| Edit after printing | No | Yes |
| Scan analytics | No (use UTM links) | Yes |
| Cost | Free | Usually paid |
Create your QR code in 4 steps
- Enter your URL or textPaste the full link including https://. Shorter links make simpler, faster-scanning codes.
- Choose coloursA dark colour for the code and a light background. Brand colours are fine if contrast stays strong.
- Generate and testScan it with two different phones before using it.
- Download PNGAdd it to your flyer, menu, card or packaging design.
Open the free QR Code Generator to start.
Design rules that keep QR codes scannable
Track scans without a paid service
Add UTM parameters to your link, for example ?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=qr&utm_campaign=eid-offer. Visits from the QR code will then appear in Google Analytics.
How to change a static QR code later
You cannot edit a static code after printing, but you can point it to a page you control (like yourwebsite.com/menu) and update that page whenever you need. That gives you flexibility without a subscription.
Looking for ideas? Read 15 smart ways businesses use QR codes.
Frequently asked questions
Do free QR codes expire?
Static QR codes, like the ones from the free generator on this site, never expire because the data is stored inside the code itself.
What size should a QR code be when printed?
At least about 2 × 2 cm for scanning up close. For posters scanned from further away, make it bigger, roughly one-tenth of the scanning distance.
Can I make a coloured QR code?
Yes, as long as the code is dark and the background is light with strong contrast.
How can I track QR code scans for free?
Add UTM parameters to the link so visits show up in Google Analytics.
Create QR codes that never expire, in your own colours, and download them as PNG.
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