Free QR Code Maker – No Sign-Up, No Expiry

Paste a link into the box at the top of this page, click Generate, and download your QR code as a PNG. It is free, there is nothing to sign up for, there is no watermark, and the code never expires. It works for flyers, menus, business cards, social profiles and anything else you can link to.

How to make a free QR code

1. Copy the link you want people to open. It can be your website, a social profile, a menu, a form, a map pin or a PDF stored online.
2. Paste it into the box at the top of this page and click Generate.
3. Check the code on screen, then click Download PNG to save it.
4. Scan it with your phone camera before you print or post it, and make sure it opens the right page.

Why people use this QR code maker

Some free QR tools require an account, add a watermark, or switch codes off after a trial. This one does none of that. It is a non-profit initiative powered by Live & Vibrant Production in Los Angeles.

• No account, no email address, no credit card.
• No watermark and no logo added to your code.
• No expiry date. The link is stored inside the picture, so the code keeps working for as long as the page it points to stays online.
• The code is made in your browser from the link you paste.
• No limits. Make as many codes as you need.

Static codes: what that means for you

Codes made here are static. The link you paste is baked into the picture. That is why they can never expire, and it is also why they cannot be edited later and why there are no scan statistics.

If you think you might want to change where a printed code leads, point it at a page you control, such as a link-in-bio page or a menu page on your own site, and update that page instead of reprinting.

What can you put in a QR code?

Anything that has a web link. Pick a guide below for tips on a specific use, from where to place the code to which link to use.

Social media & links

Business & local

Events & causes

Guides

Frequently asked questions

Is this QR code maker really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit on how many codes you make. It is a non-profit initiative powered by Live & Vibrant Production.

Do the QR codes expire?

No. The link is stored inside the picture, so the code does not expire. If the web page it points to goes offline, the code will open a dead link, so keep that page live.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Paste a link, click Generate and download your code. Nothing to register.

What can I turn into a QR code?

Any web link: a website, a social media profile, an online menu, a PDF stored online, a Google Maps location, a form or a video. This tool is built for links.

Can I change the link after I print the code?

No. These are static codes, so the link is fixed in the picture. To stay flexible, point the code at a page you control and edit that page when things change.

Can I see how many people scanned my code?

Not from this tool, because static codes do not track scans. If you need numbers, add analytics to the page your code leads to.

Is it private?

The code is generated in your browser on your own device, and you download it straight from the page.

What file do I get?

A PNG image, 400 by 400 pixels, black on white. It works on screens and in most print jobs. Print a test copy and scan it before you order a big batch.

Free QR Code Maker is a non-profit initiative powered by Live & Vibrant Production. Make a QR code