Quick answer. Paste a URL or any text, choose size and error correction, then download a PNG or SVG. Optional logo overlay for branding — always scan-test before you print.
How to make a QR code
- Enter the destination. A shop URL, Wi-Fi note, or short message. Prefer a short HTTPS link.
- Choose size and error correction. Medium suits most uses. Quartile or High if you add a logo or expect wear on packaging.
- Optional logo. Add a small square mark. Keep contrast high (dark on light).
- Download PNG or SVG and scan it with your phone before you print thank-you cards or packing inserts.
Good sizes for common uses
| Use | Suggested size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business card / thank-you card | 256–384 px | Print at about 2–3 cm wide with quiet zone intact. |
| Packing slip or insert | 384–512 px | Medium or Quartile error correction. |
| Poster or market banner | 1024 px or SVG | SVG scales without blur. |
| Social media image | 512 px PNG | Leave clear space around the code in the graphic. |
Tips that improve scans
- Contrast. Dark modules on a light background scan best. Avoid pale grey on white.
- Quiet zone. Leave the empty margin around the code — scanners need it.
- Test every design. Logo overlays and fancy colours can break weak cameras.
- Seller use. Link to your Etsy shop, a how-to care page, or a discount landing URL on thank-you cards.
How this tool works
The page loads a small open-source QR library from a public CDN, then draws the code onto a canvas in your browser. PNG and SVG downloads are created as local files (blob URLs). Your text and logo are not uploaded to DailyToolLab.
Need a linear barcode for a SKU or a product number? Use the Barcode Generator (Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A and more).
Frequently asked questions
Is this QR code generator free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many codes you create.
Does my text or URL leave my device?
No. The QR code is drawn in this browser tab. Nothing you type is sent to our server.
What size should I use?
256 to 512 px works well on screen and for small print. Use 1024 px for posters or packaging where the code will be large.
What does error correction do?
Higher levels (Q or H) let the code stay readable if part of it is damaged or covered by a logo. They also make the pattern denser.
Can I put my logo in the middle?
Yes. Add a small square PNG or SVG. Keep the logo under about 20% of the code and use Medium or higher error correction, then test with your phone.
PNG or SVG?
PNG is ready for social posts and most print shops. SVG scales cleanly for design tools and large print; the SVG download is the crisp QR without the logo overlay.
Will any phone camera read it?
Modern iPhone and Android cameras read standard QR codes. Always scan your own download once before you print or publish.