How to Create a QR Code for Your Website — Free Guide

Creating a QR code

1. Open the QR Code Generator tool. 2. Paste your URL — include https://. 3. The QR code is generated instantly. 4. Download as PNG.

Size guidelines for print

Business card: 2 x 2 cm minimum. Flyer or poster: 3 x 3 cm or larger. Billboard: generally 1/10 of the viewing distance minimum.

Best practices

Use a short URL — longer URLs create denser, harder-to-scan codes. Test before printing on both iOS and Android. Leave white space around the QR code — at least 4 module widths. Add a call to action (Scan for menu, Scan to visit our site) — increases scan rates significantly. Download as high-resolution PNG for print materials.

Use cases

Restaurant menu: link to your online menu, update without reprinting. Business card: link to LinkedIn or a digital contact card. Retail packaging: link to product instructions or warranty. Event poster: link to ticketing page.

FAQ

Do QR codes expire? The QR code does not expire. If the URL it points to stops working, the code becomes useless.

Dynamic vs static QR code? Static encodes the URL directly. Dynamic encodes a redirect — you can change the destination without a new code.