A focused workflow for reliable static QR codes, with preview guidance before you print or share.
Free static QR codes that never expire
Create free static QR codes that never expire.
Create QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contact cards, events, email, SMS, WhatsApp, map locations, and CSV batches. Static codes are generated in your browser, download to your device, and keep working without a LaunchLab account.
Use PNG for quick sharing and SVG for sharp print layouts.
Create common QR types directly in the browser.
What QR problem are you solving?
Start with the real-world job, then use the generator to make a static QR code that is simple to print, easy to test, and safe to keep using long after the file is downloaded.
Create a QR code guests can scan from a counter card, table tent, lobby sign, or rental welcome sheet.
Networking Business cards that save contact detailsSend people to a vCard, portfolio, booking page, or digital profile from a small printed card.
Hospitality Menu QR codes for tables and takeoutLink diners to menus from table stands, windows, delivery inserts, receipts, and flyers.
Local growth Review request QR codesMake it easier for happy customers to open your review link from counters, cards, and follow-up materials.
Events Calendar and RSVP QR codesAdd dates, locations, registration pages, maps, or RSVP forms to posters and invitations.
Listings Property flyer QR codesSend buyers to listing pages, virtual tours, maps, lead forms, or agent contact details.
Create your QR code
Batch tools
Paste one destination per line to create a quick batch preview and export a checklist CSV.
Create a QR code in three steps
The workflow stays intentionally simple: choose the right QR format, confirm the preview scans cleanly, then download a file that fits your print or digital use.
Choose your QR type
Use URL, Wi-Fi, vCard, event, email, SMS, WhatsApp, map, review, or plain text formats from the generator tabs.
Customize and preview
Set colors, error correction, print use, optional logo text, and check contrast, density, and recommended size.
Download PNG or SVG
Export SVG for print layouts or PNG for everyday use, then test the final QR code on a phone before sharing.
QR print tools
A QR code should be large enough for the scanning distance and printed with a quiet margin around it. Use the calculator, then run the checklist before sending anything to print.
Size calculator
Rule of thumb: printed QR width should be at least one-tenth of the scanning distance, with a practical floor around 0.8 inches for business cards.
Print checklist
- Scan the final proof on at least two phones before printing in volume.
- Keep a quiet margin around the QR code; do not crowd it with text or borders.
- Use dark foreground on a light background and avoid glossy glare where possible.
- Use SVG for print layouts and PNG only when your print tool requires it.
- For printed campaigns, use a destination URL you control so you can redirect later if needed.
| Use case | Suggested minimum | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|
| Business card | 0.8 in / 20 mm | Use a short URL and avoid placing the code near the card edge. |
| Flyer or handout | 1.2 in / 30 mm | Keep strong contrast and leave white space around the code. |
| Restaurant table sign | 1.6 in / 40 mm | Laminate glare can hurt scanning, so test under the room lighting. |
| Poster or wall sign | 4 in / 100 mm | Increase size as viewing distance grows; short links scan faster. |
Why static QR codes are different
Static QR codes store the final destination directly inside the code. Once downloaded, they do not depend on this website to keep working, and they do not expire because of a subscription. That makes them ideal for printed materials where reliability matters more than scan analytics.
No forced redirect
Your static QR code points directly to the text, URL, Wi-Fi details, or contact card you enter.
No account needed
The generator is designed for quick one-off and batch work without a login wall.
Built for print
Warnings help catch low contrast, dense payloads, and sizing issues before you print.
Proof check panel
Contrast, density, logo safety, and export guidance update as you design.
Local brand kit
Save your preferred QR colors, error correction, and print preset locally on this device.
Reusable templates
Start from common print workflows like business cards, flyers, Wi-Fi signs, and event RSVPs.
No upsell maze
The interface stays focused on creating reliable static QR codes and downloading clean files.
Focused QR tools and guides
These focused guides explain which QR type to use, what to print beside the code, and how large the QR code should be for common real-world jobs.
QR code FAQ
Do free static QR codes expire?
No. A static QR code keeps the data inside the code itself. If the destination URL stays online, the printed QR code keeps working.
Can I change the destination later?
Not with a static QR code. Use a redirect URL that you control if you may need to change the destination after printing.
What colors scan best?
Dark foreground on a light background is safest. Avoid low-contrast colors, transparent backgrounds for print, and busy artwork behind the code.