Make a free URL QR code

Create a QR code for any URL or website link. Free, no signup required. Customize colors, add a logo, and download PNG or SVG instantly. Works on any device.

1. What's in your QR code?

Website URL

2. Make it yours

Foreground

Background

Dot Style

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Your logo

Want to change this link later?

Change the destination anytime. No reprinting.
See scan analytics: total scans, location, device
10 dynamic QR codes for web links free for life. No ads, not even on the redirect. No watermarks.

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Why URL QR codes still work in 2026

A URL QR code is the simplest bridge between your physical materials and your online presence. Print it on a flyer, a packaging label, or a restaurant table card, and anyone with a phone camera can reach your website in under two seconds with no typing required. That friction reduction is the whole point: typing a long URL correctly on a phone keyboard is slow and error-prone, so most people who would have typed it just don't bother. A scan removes that entire step.

If your URL ever changes (a campaign page, a seasonal promotion, a new product landing), a dynamic URL QR code lets you update the destination without reprinting. The printed code stays the same; only the target URL changes in your dashboard. This makes dynamic QR codes worth it for any campaign where you'll run the same print batch for more than a few weeks.

For branding, you can set the QR code foreground color to match your brand palette and drop your logo in the center. Keep the logo under 20% of the QR code area and always test before printing, since error-correction headroom keeps it readable at scale only if you've verified it first.

How to Create a URL QR Code

Enter your website URL

Customize colors and style

Download your QR code

Before you print, test the file itself. Drop your download into our online QR code scanner and check that it reads back exactly what you typed.

Where URL QR codes earn their keep

✓Link to your website from print materials: flyers, packaging labels, and table cards all become one scan away from your homepage.
✓Share landing pages at events: point attendees straight to a signup form or session schedule instead of a URL they have to type.
✓Add to business cards for quick access: recipients reach your portfolio or booking page without searching for you online later.

Static or dynamic: which fits your URL QR code?

Static QR codes are free forever and never expire. Dynamic QR codes let you change the destination later and track scans, and every free account includes 10 of them for life, no credit card required, no watermarks. Both have valid use cases.

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URL QR code questions, answered

Are URL QR codes really free?+

Yes. QRCodePrime generates URL QR codes at no cost, with no signup required. You can download the result as PNG, SVG or PDF immediately. There is no watermark, no expiration on static codes, and no catch. Dynamic codes (where you can change the destination URL after printing) need a free account, and every account includes 10 dynamic QR codes free for life. No credit card required, and no ads anywhere: none on the site, none on the redirect a dynamic code passes through.

Will my URL QR code expire?+

Static URL QR codes (the kind you generate here without an account) never expire. The URL is baked into the code pattern itself, so it works forever as long as the destination website stays live. Dynamic QR codes, which let you change the URL later, route through a redirect server. Those need a free account, which includes 10 dynamic QR codes free for life.

Can I customize the design of my QR code?+

Absolutely. You can change the foreground and background colors, choose from several dot styles (square, rounded, classy dots), and upload your own logo to place in the center. The customization panel updates the preview in real time. Keep your logo under about 20% of the total QR area so it does not interfere with scanning.

Do I need to sign up to use this?+

No account is required to generate, customize, and download a static QR code. If you want to save your codes, access them across devices, or use dynamic QR codes that let you change the destination URL, then you will need to create a free account, which includes 10 dynamic QR codes free for life. For a one-off code, just generate and download with no email address needed.

Can I track who scans my QR code?+

Not with a static QR code. Scan tracking requires the code to route through a redirect server that logs the hit before sending the user to the destination. That is what dynamic QR codes do. If analytics matter to you (total scans, scan location by country, device type, time of day), make a dynamic code with a free account. Every account includes 10 dynamic QR codes free for life, no credit card required, no watermarks.

What is the difference between a static and dynamic QR code?+

A static QR code encodes the URL directly in the pattern. It works forever without any server, but you cannot change the destination after printing. A dynamic code encodes a short redirect URL. You control where that redirect points, so you can update it anytime in your dashboard. Dynamic codes also support scan analytics. The trade-off: dynamic codes need an account. On QRCodePrime every free account includes 10 dynamic QR codes for life, with no ads, no watermarks, and no credit card.

What size should I print my URL QR code at?+

The minimum readable size is about 2 cm x 2 cm (roughly 0.8 inches square) for a phone held at normal distance. For anything that will be scanned from more than half a meter away, like posters, window signs, or billboards, scale up proportionally. A good rule: QR code size in centimeters should be at least 1/10 of the scanning distance in centimeters.

Can I use a QR code I generate here for commercial purposes?+

Yes. There are no restrictions on commercial use. You can put QR codes generated on QRCodePrime on product packaging, marketing materials, business cards, signage, and anywhere else without licensing fees. The codes are yours to use however you need.

I scanned the code and nothing happened, or I got an error page. What went wrong?+

Three things to check, in order. First, make sure the URL includes https:// (or http://); a URL typed without the protocol sometimes gets treated as plain text instead of a clickable link. Second, confirm the destination page is actually live and isn't a local or staging link left over from testing. Third, check the printed contrast: a QR code printed with low contrast, like light gray on white, or a busy background image behind it, can fail to scan even though the underlying data is correct.

Should I link to my homepage or a specific landing page?+

A specific landing page almost always converts better than a homepage. Someone scanning a QR code from a flyer, a poster, or a product label already has context: they know what they scanned it for, and a dedicated page can match that context directly instead of making them search your site. If you want to measure results, add UTM parameters to the URL before generating the code so the traffic shows up separately in your analytics.

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Last updated: June 2026