Free QR Code Generator — No Sign Up, No Watermark

QR code types and when to use each

• URL — the most common type. Links to any website, landing page, or online menu when scanned. Ideal for flyers, posters, packaging, and print advertising.
• WiFi — lets customers connect to your network without typing a password. Standard at cafés, hotels, co-working spaces, and waiting rooms across Canada.
• Contact (vCard) — encodes your name, phone, email, company, and address so scanners can save you to their contacts instantly. Perfect for business cards and lanyards.
• Text — encodes a plain message, promo code, or reference number. No internet connection needed to read it.
• Email — pre-fills the recipient address, subject, and message body so the scanner only needs to tap Send.
• SMS — opens a pre-written text. Useful for opt-ins, appointment reminders, and customer service shortcodes.
• Phone — dials a number directly when scanned. Good for click-to-call on signage, vehicles, and printed materials.
• Event — creates an iCalendar invite compatible with iPhone Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook. No third-party app required.
• App — sends iOS users to the App Store and Android users to Google Play automatically.

PNG vs SVG — which format should I download?

• PNG is a high-resolution raster image. Use it for websites, social media, email newsletters, and anywhere that only accepts standard image formats.
• SVG is a vector file that scales to any size without losing sharpness. Always use SVG when sending artwork to a Canadian print supplier — business cards, menus, signage, or trade show displays — so the code stays crisp at any output size.
• Download both if in doubt. SVG is your master file; PNG is for quick digital sharing.

Best practices for QR codes in Canada

• Minimum size: 1 inch × 1 inch (2.5 cm). Anything smaller may fail to scan reliably, especially on matte or recycled-stock paper.
• Always include a short call-to-action near the code — "Scan to view menu", "Scan to connect to WiFi", "Scan to save contact" — so people know what will happen.
• Test your code on both an iPhone (Camera app) and an Android phone (Camera app or Google Lens) before printing.
• Maintain a quiet zone — a blank white border of at least four modules — around all four sides. Most design software handles this automatically.
• For outdoor signage and banners meant to be scanned from a distance, scale up proportionally — a code meant to be read from two metres should be at least 15 cm square.
• For Canada Post Neighbourhood Mail campaigns, verify the code scans after printing on your chosen paper stock before the full run.

Static QR codes vs dynamic QR codes

Every code created here is a static QR code. The destination is encoded directly into the pattern — there is no redirect server, no scan tracking, and no dependency on any third-party service. Your codes work indefinitely, even if this website is ever taken offline.

Dynamic QR codes — sold by various paid subscription services — allow you to change the destination after printing and provide scan analytics. They are useful for large print runs where reprinting is costly. For most Canadian small businesses, sole proprietors, and events, static codes are the simpler, more private, and entirely free choice.

1. 1

   Choose your QR code type

   Select the type you need from the tab bar — URL, WiFi, Contact, Text, Email, SMS, Phone, Event, or App.

2. 2

   Enter your details

   Fill in the fields for your chosen type. Required fields are marked. The QR code preview updates live as you type.

3. 3

   Scan the preview to verify

   Point your phone camera at the on-screen preview to confirm the code encodes the correct information before downloading.

4. 4

   Download your file

   Click Download PNG for digital use or Download SVG for print. Both files are free with no watermark or sign-up required.

5. 5

   Test in its final context

   After placing the code in your design or printing it, scan it one final time in its actual setting to confirm readability.

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