QR Code Generator for Links & Profiles
Create a QR code for a profile, menu, or campaign URL. Download a PNG you can print or add to a Story.
What this tool does
QR codes bridge print, packaging, events, and profiles to URLs you control. This free QR generator creates codes you can download for menus, posters, packaging, and business cards — ideally pointing at UTM-tagged links.
A QR code is only as good as its destination and placement. Test scans from a foot away in real lighting before you print 1,000 units.
How to use it
- 1
Paste the link or text you want the QR code to open.
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Pick custom foreground and background colors to match your brand.
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Download the PNG and test with your phone camera before printing.
QR best practices for marketers
Use high contrast (dark code on light background). Leave quiet space around the code. Do not shrink it until phone cameras fail. Prefer HTTPS short destinations that will not change — or use a redirect you control.
Add UTMs so offline scans show up as a distinct campaign in analytics. “Poster-spring-pop-up” as a campaign name is more useful than a mystery spike in direct traffic.
Creative uses for creators and local brands
Link-in-bio alternatives on packaging, workshop handouts, salon mirrors, farmers market signs, podcast show notes printouts, and event badges. Pair with a clear CTA in text: “Scan for the free checklist.”
Common mistakes
Printing low-resolution codes. Linking to a homepage instead of a specific offer. Changing the URL without a redirect plan. Placing codes on reflective or curved surfaces that refuse to scan.
Tips
- Always scan the final print proof, not only the PDF on-screen.
- Build the URL with the UTM builder first.
- Keep a fallback short URL printed in tiny text under the code.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I encode in a QR code?▼
URLs, plain text, WiFi credentials, email addresses, and more.
Is the QR code high resolution?▼
Yes, download a PNG suitable for print and digital use.