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Free QR codes that never expire

Paste a link and your code is ready. The link is stored in the code itself, so there's no account or subscription to keep it working.

Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Add campaign tags (UTM)

See visits from this code in your own analytics. Fill in what you need; empty fields are left out.

Paste a link and your code appears here.

No code yet

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How to make a QR code

  1. 01Paste the link you want people to open.
  2. 02Optionally add campaign tags, so visits show up in your own analytics.
  3. 03Pick colours and a size, then select Test scan.
  4. 04Download a PNG or SVG, or copy the image.

Questions

Will my QR code stop working?

Not because of us. The link is stored in the code itself, with no redirect in between, so there's nothing to expire or switch off. It keeps working as long as the page it points to stays online. To change where it goes later, point it at a page you control and update that page.

Why do some QR codes stop working?

Some QR sites make codes that point to their own short link, which then forwards to yours. When a trial or subscription ends, they turn off the forwarding and the printed code stops working. Codes made here point straight to your link.

Is it free?

Yes. There's no sign-up, no watermark, no limit on how many codes you make, and no limit on how often they're scanned.

Do you see the links I type?

No. Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

What are campaign tags?

UTM tags (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign) added to the end of your link. Analytics tools such as Google Analytics use them to show how many visits came from your code. We can't count scans for you, because a code made here never passes through us.

Which file should I download?

SVG for printing and design software, because it stays sharp at any size. PNG for documents, websites, and messages. For print, choose a print size and the PNG is saved at 300 pixels per inch.

What does Test scan check?

It reads your code back from its own image, once at full size and once as it would look printed about 2 cm wide, and checks it gives back exactly your link. It's a good sign, but always test the printed code with a phone too.

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QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. Codes are read back with ZXing-C++ and zxing-wasm (licences).