How do I create a QR code for my website?

Paste your URL above and the QR code generates instantly. Click Download PNG to save it for printing or digital use.

Is there a URL length limit?

QR codes support up to ~3,000 characters but are easiest to scan when URLs are shorter. Use a URL shortener for very long links.

Do URL QR codes expire?

No. The code is static — your URL is baked into the pattern with no redirect service in between — so it scans forever. The only thing that can break is the website itself going offline; the QR pattern never stops working.

Can I edit the URL after I have printed the code?

Not with a static QR code. The URL is encoded directly, so changing the destination means generating and reprinting a new code. Editing after printing requires a dynamic QR (a redirect link you control), which this free tool does not offer.

Why should my URL start with https?

Modern phone browsers warn users before opening plain http links from a QR scan, which scares people off. Encoding an https URL avoids the warning and reassures scanners the destination is secure.

Does a shorter URL make a better QR code?

Yes. Fewer characters mean fewer modules, so the pattern is less dense and scans more reliably at small print sizes. For long links, use a URL shortener before encoding or raise the error-correction level to compensate.

Is there any tracking or analytics on the code?

No. Because the URL is encoded directly with no redirect server, scans are not tracked and no account is involved. If you need scan analytics you would use a dynamic QR service that routes through its own redirect — a deliberate trade-off against privacy.

URL QR Code Generator — Create QR Code

How to use URL QR Code Generator

Generate a QR code that opens a URL instantly when scanned — no app, no typing required. Perfect for marketing materials, restaurant menus, business cards, product packaging, and any situation where you want to bridge physical and digital. The encoded URL is stored directly in the QR code; no redirect service or tracking server is involved.

Paste or type your full URL (including https://) into the input field.
The QR code preview updates instantly as you type.
Adjust size and error correction level if the code will be printed.
Test the code by scanning it with your phone camera before downloading.
Download as SVG for print materials or PNG for digital use.

Your data never leaves your device — 100% private processing.

URL encoding best practices

Use HTTPS URLs wherever possible — modern phone browsers warn users before opening HTTP URLs from QR codes. Keep URLs as short as possible: shorter URLs produce smaller, less dense QR codes that scan more reliably at smaller print sizes. If your URL is long (30+ characters), consider using a URL shortener before encoding, or use a higher error correction level to compensate for the increased code density.

Static vs. dynamic QR codes

This tool generates static QR codes where the URL is embedded directly in the pattern. If you need to update the destination URL after printing (without reprinting the code), you need a dynamic QR code, which encodes a redirect URL pointing to a service you control. Static codes are free, private, and do not require an account — ideal for personal use, open-source projects, and privacy-sensitive applications where tracking is not desired.

Static vs. dynamic QR code comparison
Feature	Static QR	Dynamic QR
Cost	Free	Paid service required
URL editable after print	No	Yes
Scan tracking/analytics	No	Yes (via redirect)
Privacy	Full (no server)	Redirected via service
Works offline	Yes	Depends on redirect service
Best for	Personal, OSS, privacy	Marketing campaigns, menus

Worked examples

Short URL

Inputs: https://example.com

Result: static QR, version ~2 (~25×25 modules); scans at small print

Long URL

Inputs: https://site.com/very/long/path?utm=...

Result: denser code — shorten the URL or raise the EC level

Glossary

Static QR code: A QR code with fixed content — the encoded data cannot be changed without generating a new code.
Dynamic QR code: A QR code that encodes a short redirect URL, allowing the destination to be changed after printing.
Alphanumeric mode: A QR encoding mode optimized for uppercase letters, digits, and a small set of symbols — 45% more compact than byte mode for supported characters.
URL shortener: A service that maps a short URL to a longer destination URL, reducing the data encoded in the QR code.

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