QR Code Generator

A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned and read by smartphones and QR code readers. First designed in 1994 by Denso Wave for tracking automotive parts, QR codes have become ubiquitous in modern digital communication.

Common QR Code Uses

• Website URLs - Direct links to websites and landing pages
• WiFi Credentials - Easy network connection sharing
• Contact Information - vCard format for adding contacts
• Payment Information - Mobile payments and cryptocurrency
• Marketing - Product information and promotional campaigns
• Event Tickets - Digital ticketing and check-ins
• App Downloads - Links to app stores

QR Code Templates

URL Format

https://example.com

WiFi Format

WIFI:T:WPA;S:NetworkName;P:Password;;

Replace WPA with WEP or nopass for other security types

Email Format

mailto:name@example.com?subject=Hello&body=Message

SMS Format

smsto:+1234567890:Hello from QR code

Phone Format

tel:+1234567890

vCard (Contact) Format

BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
FN:John Doe
TEL:+1234567890
EMAIL:john@example.com
END:VCARD

Error Correction Levels

• Low (7%) - Smallest QR code, suitable for clean environments
• Medium (15%) - Good balance (recommended for most uses)
• Quartile (25%) - Better durability for slightly damaged codes
• High (30%) - Maximum recovery, larger code size

You can embed this util on your own site as a widget. Adding ?embed=1 to the URL loads a compact version with just the tool itself; no header, menu, or documentation. Paste this snippet into your HTML:

Copy snippet Adjust the height to taste.