What's the difference between a link QR code and a text QR code?

A link QR code opens a website automatically when scanned. A text QR code just displays whatever message you typed as plain text on screen — no browser, no website, nothing to click through.

Can I make a QR code for my Wi-Fi password so guests don't have to type it?

Yes — the Wi-Fi QR generator turns your network name and password into a code that, when scanned, connects the phone to that network automatically without anyone typing a thing.

Is this QR code generator actually free?

Yes, all three generators (link, Wi-Fi, and text) are free to use with no sign-up or account required.

Can I change the color of the QR code?

Yes, every generator on the site lets you pick a custom color instead of the default black, so the code can match a poster, card, or brand color.

Does the QR code expire or stop working after a while?

No — the QR code itself is just an image encoding your link, Wi-Fi details, or text directly, so it keeps working indefinitely. A link QR code only breaks if the destination URL itself is taken down.

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Step	Details
01	Pick the generator that matches what you're sharing A link, a Wi-Fi network, and plain text each need a different QR generator — using the wrong one is the most common reason a QR code doesn't do what people expect when scanned.
02	Paste in your link, Wi-Fi details, or text For a link, paste the URL. For Wi-Fi, enter the network name and password. For text, just type or paste whatever message you want the code to reveal.
03	Pick a color to match your design Every generator lets you set a custom color for the QR code instead of leaving it plain black — useful for matching a poster, business card, or slide.
04	Generate and download the QR code Click generate and download the result as an image, ready to drop into a document, print, or share as-is. No account or sign-up is needed for any of it.
05	Scan it yourself before using it anywhere Open your phone's camera and point it at the code before printing or publishing — this catches typos in a link or Wi-Fi password before anyone else scans it.

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Details

Pick the generator that matches what you're sharing A link, a Wi-Fi network, and plain text each need a different QR generator — using the wrong one is the most common reason a QR code doesn't do what people expect when scanned.

Paste in your link, Wi-Fi details, or text For a link, paste the URL. For Wi-Fi, enter the network name and password. For text, just type or paste whatever message you want the code to reveal.

Pick a color to match your design Every generator lets you set a custom color for the QR code instead of leaving it plain black — useful for matching a poster, business card, or slide.

Generate and download the QR code Click generate and download the result as an image, ready to drop into a document, print, or share as-is. No account or sign-up is needed for any of it.

Scan it yourself before using it anywhere Open your phone's camera and point it at the code before printing or publishing — this catches typos in a link or Wi-Fi password before anyone else scans it.

Typing out a long link or a Wi-Fi password by hand is exactly what a QR code is for — scan it once and it's done.

What is a QR code?

A QR (Quick Response) code is a square black-and-white pattern that stores information — a web address, a Wi-Fi password, or plain text — in a way a phone camera can read instantly. Unlike a regular barcode, which only holds a short string of numbers read in one direction, a QR code packs data in a two-dimensional grid, so it can hold far more information and still scan correctly even if part of it is damaged or covered. Pointing any modern phone's camera at one is enough — there's no app to install, since the scanner is built into iOS and Android by default.

Which QR code do you need?

You want to...	Use	What happens when scanned
Send someone to a website	Link QR code	Opens the URL automatically
Let guests join your Wi-Fi without typing the password	Wi-Fi QR code	Connects to the network directly
Share a note, message, or plain text	Text QR code	Displays the text on screen

Creating a link QR code

Open the link QR code generator, paste in the URL you want people to land on, and generate the code. This is the one to use for a business page, a portfolio, a menu, or anything you'd normally just send as a link — instead, people scan it with their camera and the page opens directly.

Creating a Wi-Fi QR code

The Wi-Fi QR code generator takes your network name and password and turns them into a single code. Print it and stick it near the router, or put it on a card for guests — scanning it connects the phone automatically, so nobody has to squint at a password taped to the wall and type it out letter by letter.

Creating a text QR code

If you just need to hand someone a short message, instructions, or a note without sending them anywhere, the text QR code generator is the right tool — scanning it shows the text directly, with no website or link involved at all.

Customizing the color

All three generators let you set a custom color before you download, so the finished QR code doesn't have to be plain black and white — useful if you're placing it on a poster, business card, or slide and want it to match. Once you're happy with the color, download the image and it's ready to use immediately.