QR codes for business cards
Create a vCard QR code with name, company, phone, email, website and address so customers can save your contact details quickly.
Free Static QR Code Generator for Print
Generate static QR codes directly in your browser for links, WiFi, contacts, messages, events, maps and payments. Start with the reliable classic style, then customize colors, logo and frame when you need a branded result.
1. Enter content Choose what the QR code should open and fill in the fields.
2. Customize Choose a reliable style, colors, logo or frame when needed.
3. Preview & download Check the QR code and save PNG or SVG.
No signup Generate and download without creating an account.
Private by design QR data is processed in the browser, not saved in a database.
Print QR-ready Export high-resolution PNG files for printing.
Useful tools Print QR size calculator, logo checks and scan warnings.
1. QR content
2. Design
The default preset is the most compatible: full square modules with no white contour lines between them.
Advanced scan and print settings
0% keeps modules connected like a standard QR code. Higher spacing creates decorative white gaps.
A quiet zone of 4 modules is the safest default for most scanners and printed materials.
Use dark foreground on a white background for maximum QR scan compatibility.
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Keep logos small. 10-14% is safest; 18% is the upper limit and must be tested before printing.
Logos cover part of the QR pattern. Keep error correction at H and test the final code on multiple phones before printing.
Recommended print size: at least 5.0 cm wide.
Quick answer
What this free QR code generator does
PhotoEngraving.online QR Generator is a free browser-based static QR code maker. It creates QR codes for URLs, WiFi access, vCards, email, SMS, phone numbers, calendar events, maps, WhatsApp messages, Bitcoin payments and SEPA bank payments. The QR content is generated locally in the browser and can be downloaded as PNG or SVG without signup.
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QR code use cases
Popular ways to use a static QR code
WiFi QR codes for guests
Generate a WiFi QR code for guest networks in hotels, offices, cafés, rentals and waiting rooms. Print it near the router or reception desk.
QR codes for menus and flyers
Use a website URL QR code for restaurant menus, product pages, event pages, PDF menus, instruction pages and landing pages.
Payment QR codes
Create static Bitcoin or SEPA payment QR codes for simple payment instructions. Always test the final payment data before printing.
QR codes for packaging
Add a static QR code to product labels, thank-you cards, manuals and packaging to link customers to instructions or support pages.
QR codes for events
Create calendar event QR codes with title, time, location and description so visitors can save an event directly to their calendar.
Print guide
QR code print size and scanning distance guide
How large should a printed QR code be?
For close-range scanning, use at least 2 × 2 cm. For posters, signs and packaging, a practical rule is to make the printed QR code about one tenth of the expected scanning distance.
How to prepare QR codes for printing
Use high contrast, keep a quiet zone around the code, avoid placing text or graphics too close to the modules, and scan-test the exported file after it is placed into the final artwork.
QR code best practices
How to create a QR code that scans reliably
Keep it static when the destination will not change
Static QR codes store the actual content inside the QR pattern. They are ideal for WiFi credentials, contact cards, permanent pages, product labels and offline instructions.
Use strong contrast
Dark modules on a light background are the safest choice. Avoid low-contrast colors, busy photos behind the QR code and transparent backgrounds on dark materials.
Choose the right error correction
Use M for clean black-and-white codes, Q for tougher print conditions and H when adding a logo or when the code may be scratched, dusty or partly covered.
Respect the quiet zone
Leave empty space around the QR code. A 4-module margin helps scanners identify the code, especially on stickers, flyers, menus and packaging.
Do not overfill the code
Long vCards, event descriptions and payment notes create denser QR codes. Keep the payload short whenever possible for faster scanning.
Test before printing
Scan the final PNG on multiple phones, from the real viewing distance, and after placing it into the final design or print artwork.
Static QR codes explained
How a static QR code works
Encoded directly into the image
A static QR code stores the final text, URL, WiFi login, vCard, event or payment data inside the QR pattern. Once the QR image is downloaded or printed, the encoded content stays the same.
- No account needed
- No QR database
- No saved payloads
- Fast browser-based generation
- Works as long as the encoded content remains valid
Best for print and simple sharing
Static QR codes are ideal for labels, product packaging, business cards, menus, flyers, posters, WiFi signs and payment instructions. Check the destination carefully before printing, because the QR image contains the final data.
- Download as high-resolution PNG
- Use strong contrast for scanning
- Keep enough quiet zone around the code
- Test on multiple phones before printing
- Keep URLs and text as short as practical
Supported QR code formats
Useful static QR code formats included
This online QR code maker supports the most practical static formats: website URL QR codes, plain text QR codes, WiFi login QR codes, vCard contact QR codes, mailto email QR codes, phone and SMS QR codes, calendar event QR codes, Google Maps location QR codes, WhatsApp message QR codes, Bitcoin URI QR codes and SEPA EPC payment QR codes.
For files, menus, videos or PDFs, use a direct public URL and generate a normal website QR code. Because this tool has no database, it does not upload files, host landing pages or create editable short links.
The design tools include a clean basic QR style, rounded modules, dotted QR codes, separated square modules, pill-shaped modules, diamond modules, custom corner markers, gradients, foreground/background colors, logo upload and CTA frames. For the best scan reliability, the default classic square design keeps modules connected without decorative white contours.
FAQ
Free QR code generator FAQ
Is this QR code generator free?
Yes. You can generate static QR codes, customize them and download high-resolution PNG files without signup.
Are the QR codes saved somewhere?
No QR database is used. The QR payload is processed in your browser and encoded directly into the image. The generated static QR code is not editable or trackable by this tool.
Can I make a WiFi QR code?
Yes. Choose WiFi network, enter the SSID, password and security type, then test the code on both iPhone and Android before sharing it publicly.
Can I make a vCard QR code?
Yes. The vCard option creates a contact QR code with name, company, phone, email, website and address fields.
Can I use a logo in the QR code?
Yes, but keep the logo small, use H error correction and scan-test the final result. Large logos, low contrast or decorative module shapes can reduce reliability.
What is the best QR code export format?
Use high-resolution PNG for websites, documents, social posts, labels and quick printing. For best results, download the QR code at a large size and test it before printing.