Step by step
Create your first QR code
Start with the action you want someone to take: visit a website, join Wi-Fi, save a contact or read a document. That choice determines which fields and apps are involved. Decide early whether the content should remain fixed or be editable through an account.
Updated:
example.com
Illustration: this sample code opens example.com.
Choose the content before the design
First decide which action the recipient should take. A website, Wi-Fi credentials and a contact need different payloads. The finished image always stores the generated data; attractive design cannot correct a wrong address.
For hosted contact, multi-link and PDF pages, saving and explicitly publishing are part of the process. Test while signed out afterwards, so you know whether other people can actually open the page before sharing it.
How it works
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Choose the content type, enter the real data and inspect the preview.
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Keep a light background and strong contrast; add branding without covering too much of the code.
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Download PNG or SVG, or choose a print PDF. Scan the final material with more than one phone.
What to keep in mind
A preview alone is not a print test. Check the full action, including redirects, login screens and mobile layout. Save the exported file so you can reuse the same tested code.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to register first?
- Static types can be created locally without registration. Dynamic redirects and hosted contact, link or PDF pages require a verified account.
Keep exploring
Static or dynamic QR codes: which fits?
Compare direct encoded content with editable redirects. Choose based on updates, offline use and responsibility for the link.
Make a QR code with your logo
Add a logo, choose readable colours and check your QR code before using it on cards, packaging or posters.
QR code size and print quality
Choose physical size for the content, viewing distance and material. Preserve the quiet zone and test a real print sample.