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Free URL QR Code Generator

Paste any website link and instantly generate a scannable QR code. Download it for free and use it anywhere.

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How to Create a URL QR Code

A URL QR code generator lets you convert any web address into a compact, scannable image. This is one of the most popular uses for QR codes because it bridges the gap between physical and digital media. Whether you are printing flyers, designing business cards, or creating product packaging, a URL QR code gives people a fast way to reach your website.

Steps to Generate Your QR Code

  1. Enter the full URL of the website you want to link to, includinghttps://.
  2. Watch the QR code preview update in real time as you type.
  3. Optionally verify the QR code by scanning it with your phone camera.
  4. Click the download button to save your QR code as a PNG image.

Common Use Cases

  • Business cards — link to your portfolio, company website, or LinkedIn profile.
  • Marketing materials — drive traffic from posters, brochures, and flyers to a landing page.
  • Product packaging — send customers to instruction manuals, warranty registration, or review pages.
  • Restaurant menus — link diners to your online ordering system or digital menu.
  • Event signage — point attendees to schedules, maps, or registration forms.

How URL QR Codes Work

When you enter a URL into the generator, the text is encoded using the QR code standard (ISO/IEC 18004). The resulting black-and-white pattern stores the URL as binary data with built-in error correction. Most smartphone cameras recognize URLs automatically and offer to open them in a browser. Because the data is embedded directly in the image, these static QR codes work offline and never expire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a URL QR code?
A URL QR code encodes a website address into a scannable image. When someone scans it with their phone camera or a QR reader app, they are taken directly to the encoded web page without having to type the URL manually.
Can I use a URL QR code for any website?
Yes. You can encode any valid web address, including HTTP and HTTPS links, landing pages, social media profiles, online stores, YouTube videos, Google Forms, and more. The URL must begin with http:// or https://.
Is there a character limit for URL QR codes?
QR codes can store up to about 2,953 bytes of data. In practice, URLs under 500 characters work best because shorter data produces a simpler QR pattern that scans more reliably, especially at smaller print sizes.
Do URL QR codes expire?
Static QR codes like the ones generated here never expire. The URL is embedded directly in the image, so the code will work as long as the destination website remains online.
Are the QR codes free to use commercially?
Absolutely. QR codes generated with QuickQR are free for both personal and commercial use. There are no watermarks on free downloads and no attribution is required.