QR Code Generator

URL QR Code Generator for Links and Text

Convert web page URLs, form links, short text, and campaign codes into free QR codes. Generate in your browser, then save as PNG or copy the payload.

Create QR code Local processing
URL QR Code Generator for Links and Text

Local processing

Your input is encoded in the browser.

Enter a URL or short text to create a QR code

Encode a page, form, campaign link, or short message locally in your browser.

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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.

The text inside a URL / text QR

This page is for turning links and short text directly into QR codes. Longer URLs create denser symbols, so adjust size as needed.

01

URL / Text

Enter the web page, form, document URL, or short text you want to encode.

02

Code symbol

Standard QR is the compatibility-first choice. rMQR is available for compact layouts.

03

Size

Choose the PNG output size. Larger images are easier to place in printed or presentation material.

A QR code that opens a URL or displays text

URLs open in a browser or matching app; plain text appears in the scanner. It is the simplest bridge from print to web.

  • Encodes URLs, short text, campaign codes, and form links into a QR code.
  • Best for landing pages, documents, signage, cards, and slides where the destination matters.
  • Generates the code locally in your browser without uploading input.

How to create a URL QR

  1. 1 Enter the URL or short text. For landing pages and forms, use the public production URL.
  2. 2 If the URL is long, use a managed redirect page or increase the printed QR size.
  3. 3 Generate and scan it to verify destination, HTTPS status, and redirect behavior.
  4. 4 For print, add a nearby action label such as “Open app page” or “View material.”
  5. 5 If the destination may change later, use a stable redirect page before distribution.

Inside the text payload

The input string is encoded as UTF-8 text inside the QR symbol. 

Encoding: UTF-8
Max Capacity: ~7000 numeric, ~4000 alphanumeric, ~3000 binary bytes, ~1800 Kanji characters (at Version 40).

Move people from print to web without friction

The QR image matters, but the destination page decides whether the scan succeeds as a user journey.

Managed URLs matter more than short URLs

Short links reduce density, but untrusted shorteners can reduce confidence. A domain you control makes future updates and measurement safer.

A QR code needs an action label

People cannot infer the payload visually. Add nearby copy such as “Open app page,” “Book,” or “View details.”

Scan tests should be done at final print size

A QR code that works on screen may fail when printed smaller. Test at actual size with realistic lighting and distance.

URL QR code FAQ

Should I encode the full URL or a short URL?

Short URLs reduce density, but third-party shorteners can hurt trust and long-term control. A short URL on your own domain is usually better.

Can I put a long paragraph into a QR code?

You can, but density increases quickly. For print, link to a web page instead of encoding long copy directly.

Can non-ASCII URLs be encoded?

Yes, but browsers and tools may display encoded forms. Scan-test the final destination before publishing.

Can I link to an app store page?

Yes. Use the public App Store or Google Play URL and verify how it behaves by country, device, and browser.

Can I change the destination after printing?

Not inside the QR image. Use a redirect URL you control if the destination may change later.

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Choose a different QR type for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, phone calls, or calendar events.

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References

IETF RFC 3986: URI Generic Syntax Normative reference for URI syntax. WHATWG URL Standard Primary reference for browser URL parsing. Google Search Central: URL structure best practices Reference for search-friendly URL design.