QR Code Generator

Event QR Code Generator for iCalendar Events

Create a free iCalendar event QR code with title, time, location, description, reminders, and recurrence settings. Generate in your browser and save as PNG.

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Event QR Code Generator for iCalendar Events

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Your input is encoded in the browser.

Enter event title and time to create a calendar QR

Turn seminars, exhibitions, livestreams, and deadlines into an iCalendar QR code.

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Start Required

End Required

Set End Time

Optional Details

Set location, description, URL, guests, and similar fields only when needed.

Optional. Controls busy/free visibility behavior.

Recurrence

Configure weekly/monthly recurrence. Use Simple mode by default and switch to Advanced for detailed rules.

Notifications

Simple mode is enough for most use cases. See FAQ for Advanced term definitions.

Detailed Metadata (Advanced)

You can usually leave this empty. Expand only when needed.

Choose from common zones or search and select.

Use Standard QR for compatibility. Use rMQR for compact symbols (auto-falls back if too large).

Payload Size

0 bytes · Good

Larger payloads can reduce scan reliability.

Event details inside a calendar QR

Add title, start, end, location, and details to make calendar saving easier after scanning.

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Title and time

Enter event title, start, and end time to create an iCalendar QR code.

02

Location and details

Add venue, online URL, and description as needed.

03

Reminders and recurrence

Configure reminders and recurrence for seminars or repeating events.

A QR code that opens calendar saving

The generated symbol contains iCalendar event data that compatible apps can import.

  • Combines title, date/time, location, description, alarms, and recurrence into an iCalendar payload.
  • Useful when the conversion goal is a saved calendar event.
  • Generates locally without uploading event details.

How to create an event QR

  1. 1 Enter title, start time, end time, and timezone.
  2. 2 Add venue, address, online meeting URL, and details attendees need after saving.
  3. 3 Configure reminders, all-day status, or recurrence when needed.
  4. 4 Generate and test import behavior in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook, or target apps.
  5. 5 Print the date and location beside the QR code as a fallback.

Inside the iCalendar payload

VEVENT calendar data is encoded into the QR code. 

Format: iCalendar (ICS, RFC 5545 compliant)
Compatibility: iOS/Android standard cameras, various calendar apps
Processing: Runs entirely in your browser (no server upload)

Help people keep the event on their calendar

Venue names, online URLs, and concise details make the saved event useful later.

Event QR codes should save the event, not hold the whole announcement

Separate the minimal calendar details from a live update page to keep the symbol readable.

Timezone matters most for online and travel-heavy audiences

Device settings can alter perceived time. Confirm start, end, and timezone together.

Reminders help only when they are restrained

Multiple alarms create payload weight and user friction. Use the smallest set that supports attendance.

Event QR code FAQ

Does this complete event registration?

No. It saves a calendar event. Use a separate form or landing page when registration or payment is required.

Can Google Calendar import it?

Often, but behavior depends on device and app settings. If your audience mainly uses Google Calendar, consider the Google Calendar QR mode.

Will saved events update automatically?

Usually no. Include a live update page URL when event details may change.

Can recurring events be encoded?

Yes, but recurrence interpretation can differ by calendar app. Test target apps before distribution.

Can I include an online meeting URL?

Yes, but avoid exposing private meeting links in public print. Use an update or registration page when access should be limited.

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References

IETF RFC 5545: iCalendar Standard reference for iCalendar/VEVENT payloads. IETF RFC 7986: New Properties for iCalendar Reference for extended iCalendar properties. Microsoft Support: Calendar in Outlook Reference for calendar behavior in Outlook.