How to Create a QR Code
Published August 9, 2026 · 3 min read
A QR code packs a link, a message, or a set of details into a square barcode that a phone camera can read instantly. Here's how to make one for whatever you need.
Steps to create a QR code
- Open the QR code generator.
- Pick the type: URL, WiFi, WhatsApp, phone, SMS, email, contact, or payment.
- Fill in the fields for that type.
- Click Generate QR Code, then download it as a PNG or SVG.
Choosing the right type
A URL QR code is the most common choice, useful on flyers, packaging, or business cards to send people to a website. A WiFi QR code lets guests join your network without typing a password. A contact QR code saves your details straight into someone's phone. Pick whichever matches what you actually want the scan to do.
Where QR codes work well
- Printed materials, since there's no link to type out by hand.
- Product packaging linking to setup instructions or a manual.
- Event signage sharing a WiFi network or a registration link.
- Business cards with a contact card or a portfolio link.
A note on payments
A QR code can't move money by itself, it can only point a payment app at the details it needs. The generator supports standard UPI payment links, and lets you paste in an official payment link from other providers to turn it into a scannable code.
Keep it private
Everything, including WiFi passwords and contact details, is generated in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
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