QR Code Generator

Generate QR codes from text or URLs and copy the PNG data URI.

QR code generator

The tool that turns text and URLs into QR images will render in the browser.

About this tool

The Gearizen QR Code Generator creates crisp, scannable QR codes for URLs, text, or contact details without sending your content to a remote server. Marketers, event organizers, and developers can paste any string and instantly preview a high-resolution QR code ready for print or digital campaigns. Adjust error correction levels, download PNG data URIs, and copy the encoded text all within a secure, browser-based interface. Because generation happens locally, confidential links, product launches, or internal dashboards remain private.

Our detailed documentation teaches you how QR codes work, when to choose higher error correction, and how density affects scanning speed. We explain how to test codes across devices, how to track campaigns with UTM parameters, and how to avoid pitfalls like using low-contrast colors. Troubleshooting sections cover large payloads, square sizing, and best practices for placing QR codes in signage, packaging, or social media graphics. With built-in accessibility notes, you can design QR experiences that include supporting text for screen reader users.

SEO-rich sections answer questions such as "How do I create a QR code?" or "Why won't my QR code scan?" We provide examples for restaurant menus, product onboarding, Wi-Fi sharing, and conference check-ins. Advanced tutorials explore automating QR generation for print runs, integrating codes into CMS workflows, and pairing them with analytics dashboards to measure engagement. Each tip keeps you aligned with marketing and security best practices.

For related capabilities, explore Gearizen tools like the URL Encoder for preparing query strings, the Base64 Encoder for embedding data, and the Color Converter for designing on-brand QR backgrounds. Together these utilities streamline campaign creation. Bookmark the QR Code Generator whenever you need fast, reliable, and SEO-friendly QR codes that elevate user experiences across physical and digital touchpoints.

We also include governance advice on archiving retired codes, printing with bleed-safe margins, and running accessibility audits that confirm users always have a fallback link. By mastering these steps, your campaigns stay reliable long after launch.

How to use

  1. Enter the content to encode

    Paste URLs, text, or contact data that should become a QR code.

  2. Adjust error correction and size

    Pick the error correction level and size that fit your campaign collateral.

  3. Preview scan readiness

    Check the rendered QR code with contrast and density tips to ensure readability.

  4. Download or copy the graphic

    Export the PNG data URI or copy the code into design tools and print assets.

Examples

ScenarioInputOutputNotes
Menu QR codehttps://example.com/menu?utm_campaign=restaurantPNG data URI for QR codeReady for tabletop signage.
Wi-Fi share codeWIFI:S:Gearizen;T:WPA;P:strongpass;;Scannable Wi-Fi configurationVisitors connect without typing credentials.
Event check-inTicket ID 483920QR linking to verification endpointSimplifies onsite validation.

Help & FAQ

Error correction?

We use a solid default. Higher correction increases size; for long data, reduce length for dense codes.

Large payloads?

Extremely long strings produce very dense QR codes and may fail to scan—keep them concise.