How to Make a Free QR Code With Your Logo and Colours (PNG and SVG)

A QR code turns a long web address, a WiFi password or a phone number into a square that anyone can scan with a phone. Shops put them on posters, restaurants on menus, businesses on visiting cards. The good news is that making one is free and takes under a minute.

The free QR Code Generator lets you choose colours, shape styles and a logo, and download the result in several formats.

Quick answer

Open the QR Code Generator, choose what the code is for (website link, WiFi, WhatsApp and so on), type the details, adjust colours and add a logo if you like, then download PNG, JPG or SVG. The code never expires.

What can a QR code contain?

• Website link to a page, a shop or a social media profile
• Text of any kind
• WiFi details, so guests join without typing a password
• WhatsApp message to a number, with an optional message
• Phone number that dials when scanned
• Email with an address and subject
• SMS to a number
• Contact card that saves your details to a phone

How to make a QR code, step by step

1. Open the QR Code Generator.
2. Choose the type of code, for example Website link.
3. Enter the details, such as the full address of your page.
4. Pick the code colour and background colour.
5. Choose the dot and corner style, and add your logo to put it in the middle.
6. Set the picture size and download the format you need.

Which format should you download?

Design tips so it scans reliably

• Keep strong contrast. A dark code on a lighter background works best. Inverted codes (light on dark) fail on some scanners.
• Do not make it tiny. For print, aim for at least 2 cm on each side, larger for posters read from a distance.
• Leave a quiet border around the code.
• Test before printing. Scan the finished code with at least two phones.
• Keep the logo modest. When you add a logo, the highest error correction is used automatically, but a huge logo can still make scanning harder.

Do QR codes expire?

Not these. The information sits inside the picture of the code itself, and nothing is stored on a server, so there is no monthly fee and no expiry. The flip side is that the destination is fixed: if your link changes later, you need to make a new code. For printed materials, make sure the link is one you will keep.

Practical ideas

• A WiFi code on the wall of a cafe or office.
• A menu or price list link on a restaurant table.
• Your Facebook or Instagram page on a shop signboard.
• A WhatsApp order code on packaging.
• A contact card on a visiting card.

Privacy

The tool runs entirely in your browser. What you type to make a code is not sent to or stored on a server.

How people scan QR codes

Most phones scan a QR code directly from the camera app. The user points the camera, a link appears and they tap it. That flow tells you how to design a good code:

• The code must be easy to find. Add a short call to action such as "Scan to view the menu".
• Link to a mobile-friendly page. A page that is hard to read on a phone wastes the scan.
• Keep the URL short. Shorter links produce simpler, easier-to-scan codes.
• Use HTTPS. It is safer and avoids warnings.

Ideas for businesses and individuals

Testing and printing checklist

1. Scan the code with two phones before printing.
2. Print a test at the actual size and distance it will be scanned from.
3. Keep high contrast and a quiet border.
4. Use SVG for large prints so edges stay sharp.
5. Protect from damage: a scratched or folded code may not scan.
6. Avoid reflective surfaces, which cause glare.

Safety: scanning and sharing

Because a QR code hides the destination, criminals sometimes stick fake codes over real ones. As a user, check the link preview before opening it, and be careful with codes that ask you to log in or pay. As a business, place codes where they cannot easily be tampered with, and check them regularly. You can scan and read codes with the QR Code Scanner.

Choosing the right type of content

The type you pick decides what happens when someone scans:

• Website link: opens a page. Best for menus, portfolios and events.
• WiFi: lets a guest join your network without typing the password.
• WhatsApp: opens a chat with a message ready to send, useful for orders and enquiries.
• Phone, SMS and email: start a call or message with one tap.
• Contact card: saves your name, phone and email to the phone's address book.
• Plain text: shows a note, a coupon code or a serial number.

Choose the simplest type that does the job. A direct WhatsApp code often converts better than a link to a page that then asks for the same thing.

Quick checklist

1. Decide what the scanner should do.
2. Test with two phones.
3. Print with strong contrast and a quiet border.
4. Add a short instruction next to the code.

Frequently asked questions

Does a QR code ever expire? No. The information is inside the code itself, so it works as long as the destination exists.

Can I add a logo? Yes. A logo is placed in the middle, and the highest error correction is used.

Which format is best for printing? SVG, because it stays sharp at any size.

Is it free? Yes, with no sign-up.

Can I change the link later? No. If the link changes, make a new code.

How big should a QR code be on a poster? Roughly one tenth of the scanning distance. For a poster read from 2 metres, aim for about 20 cm.

Can I make a QR code for a PDF? Upload the PDF to a web location and make a code for the link.

Do QR codes work offline? Plain text, WiFi and contact codes work offline; web links need a connection.

Can I put my logo in the middle? Yes. The tool then uses the highest error correction automatically.

Can I track how many people scan my code? Not with these static codes. To measure scans, link to a page that you can monitor with analytics.

Next step

Open the QR Code Generator below and make a code for your page or your WiFi now.