QR Code Generator
Create custom QR codes for URLs, WiFi networks, vCards, events, and more. 100% offline, fully customizable, and privacy-focused - all processing happens in your browser.
Select Type
Enter a valid URL starting with http:// or https://
Maximum 2953 characters
Leave empty for open networks
Opens location in maps application
Include country code (e.g., +1 for US)
Customize Appearance
Low Contrast Warning: Colors may result in unscannable QR code. Choose higher contrast colors.
Higher levels allow QR codes to work even if scratched, dirty, or partially covered
Preview
Data Too Large: Content exceeds QR code capacity. Reduce data or increase error correction.
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All processing happens locally - your data never leaves your device
Tips for Best Results
- Use high contrast colors (dark on light or vice versa)
- Leave adequate margin around QR code (min 4 modules)
- Test with a real QR scanner before printing
- Higher error correction helps with damaged/dirty codes
Why We Built This QR Code Generator
QR codes have evolved from simple marketing tools to essential components of modern digital infrastructure, powering contactless payments, WiFi network sharing, event check-ins, product authentication, restaurant menus, and cross-platform data exchange. However, developers and businesses struggle to find a comprehensive QR code generator that supports all common QR code types, provides real customization options beyond basic colors, generates high-quality output in multiple formats, validates structured data formats like vCards and calendar events, and respects user privacy by generating QR codes entirely client-side without uploading sensitive data to servers. Most online QR generators only support basic text and URL QR codes, leaving users without options when they need WiFi configuration QR codes for seamless network onboarding, vCard QR codes for contact sharing, calendar event QR codes for appointment booking, email QR codes with pre-filled fields, or SMS QR codes for automated messaging. This professional QR code maker was created to provide developers, marketers, event organizers, and businesses with a complete QR code generation solution that supports 8 specialized QR code types, offers extensive customization including colors and error correction levels, generates web-optimized and print-ready output, and operates 100% offline to protect sensitive information.
Our QR code creator addresses critical workflows across industries. Whether you are a developer building a contactless payment system that needs standardized QR code generation, a marketing team creating campaign QR codes with brand colors and logo integration, an event organizer generating vCard QR codes for instant attendee networking, a restaurant owner creating dynamic menu QR codes that customers can scan to view offerings, a WiFi network administrator sharing secure network credentials via QR code without revealing passwords, or an IT professional creating pre-configured email or SMS QR codes for support workflows, this tool provides the format-specific fields and validation you need. Template-based forms for each QR code type guide you through required fields - no more manually formatting vCard syntax or WiFi network parameters. Real-time preview lets you verify QR code appearance and scannability before printing or publishing. Customization options include foreground and background colors for brand consistency, adjustable size for different use cases from business cards to banners, and four error correction levels (L 7%, M 15%, Q 25%, H 30%) to ensure QR codes remain scannable even when partially damaged or obscured by logos. Export formats include PNG for printing and digital display, JPEG for compatibility with legacy systems, SVG for infinite scalability and professional printing, and WEBP for modern web applications requiring smaller file sizes and faster loading.
Beyond QR code generation, this tool educates users on QR code best practices through comprehensive quick tips on contrast requirements for reliable scanning, size recommendations for various scanning distances, error correction trade-offs between data capacity and damage tolerance, and format selection guidance for different use cases. Understanding when to use high error correction for outdoor signage versus low error correction for maximizing data capacity in digital displays can mean the difference between reliable scanning and frustrating user experiences. The live preview provides instant visual feedback on color contrast issues that might prevent scanning on certain devices or in challenging lighting conditions. RJL.io is committed to building developer tools that combine powerful functionality with educational content and privacy-first design - and this QR code generator exemplifies that mission by delivering professional-grade QR code creation with comprehensive format support, extensive customization, and complete client-side processing to protect sensitive data.
How It Works
Choose Type
Select from URL, WiFi, vCard, Event, and more QR code types
Customize
Adjust colors, size, and error correction to match your needs
Download
Export as PNG, JPEG, SVG, or WEBP - ready to use