Free QR code generator

Create QR codes that never expire

Many “free” QR generators create dynamic codes that stop working after a trial. Freeshortlink QR codes point to your short link, which never expires – so your printed flyers, menus and business cards keep working.

Free PNG – SVG, print quality, colours and logo with Premium

Every QR code can be downloaded for free as a PNG that works great on screens and in documents. Premium adds a vector SVG that stays sharp at any size, a 1200 px PNG for print, custom QR colours and your logo in the centre (using the highest error correction so it still scans), plus a ZIP export of all your QR codes.

Track scans

Because the QR code opens your short link, every scan is counted. Premium shows full scan statistics: countries, devices and time of day.

Tips for printing QR codes

• Print the code at least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 × 0.8 in); bigger for posters that are scanned from a distance.
• Keep a quiet zone – a white border around the code – and use dark modules on a light background.
• Add a short call to action next to the code, like “Scan to see the menu”.
• Always test the printed code with both an iPhone and an Android phone before printing in bulk.

How to make a free QR code

1. Paste the web address you want people to open into the box above.
2. Optionally pick a custom alias, so the link behind the code is readable too (for example freeshortlink.com/menu).
3. Press Shorten. Your short link and its QR code appear instantly.
4. Click Download PNG and add the code to your flyer, menu, slide or packaging.

You don’t need an account for your first 3 codes each day. With a free account you get 10 new links and QR codes a month and a dashboard where you can download any code again later.

Is this QR code generator really free?

Yes. The standard PNG QR code is free for everyone, with no watermark and no trial that runs out. Some “free” QR generators create dynamic codes that stop working unless you subscribe; ours point to a short link that never expires. Paid extras are optional and clearly marked: Premium adds SVG and print-quality PNG downloads, custom colours, a logo in the centre and a ZIP export of all your codes.

Static vs dynamic QR codes

A static QR code contains the full destination URL – if the URL changes, you have to reprint. A QR code that points to a short link works like a dynamic code: the printed code stays the same while the link behind it can be updated. On Freeshortlink, changing the destination of an existing link is a Premium feature; free users can always create a new link and code.

Where to use QR codes

Restaurant menus, product packaging, event posters, business cards, real-estate signs, classroom handouts, Wi-Fi instructions and conference badges. Because short links are short, the QR code has fewer modules and scans faster than a code for a long URL.

Want more than a QR code? Read about custom short links, link analytics and the free URL shortener, or compare plans on the pricing page.

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