Free URL QR code generator
Turn any web link into a QR code that prints sharp at credit-card size and at A2 poster size. The QR2R URL designer renders directly in your browser — your link never leaves the page until you download a free PNG or SVG. Animated GIF and MP4 exports are part of QR2R Pro, for QRs that need to move on screens.
Why it works: most "free" generators silently drop your QR onto their domain so they can swap the destination later or count scans. Ours encodes the URL you typed, end of story. No proxy, no ads, no surprise watermark — the QR you download points straight at your link.
Pair it with our scan-safety score to catch the things that look pretty in software but scan poorly in the wild — low contrast, fancy modules over a busy photo, a logo that nibbles the data area. Each warning links to a one-click fix.
- Free PNG and SVG downloads — no watermark, no scan caps, no account required.
- Animated GIF and MP4 exports on QR2R Pro — for kiosks, social posts and digital signage.
- Live scan-safety score with one-click fixes for low contrast or oversized logos.
- Custom shapes, gradients, frames, photo-as-QR mode and a logo slot.
- No scan tracking, no redirect through our domain — your URL is the URL the QR encodes.
URL QR — frequently asked questions
Is this URL QR generator really free?
Yes — unlimited static QRs, no watermark, no scan caps, no account required. We make money on the dynamic-link product (analytics, A/B routing, edit-after-print), which is opt-in.Will the QR break if I change my website's URL?
A static QR encodes the URL itself, so changing the destination means generating a new QR. If you need to repoint without reprinting, our dynamic links let you edit the destination after the QR is printed.How big should the QR be on a flyer or business card?
Rule of thumb: scan distance ÷ 10 = minimum QR side length. A poster scanned from two metres away wants a 20 cm QR. Long URLs need more modules and therefore a larger physical size — the designer flags this with a density warning.Why does my QR not scan when I add a logo?
Logos eat into the error-correction budget. The designer auto-bumps ECC to high (H) when you add one, but if the logo is over 22% of the QR width, scan rate drops. Keep logos under 18% for safety.Can I use a custom domain or short link?
Yes — the URL field accepts any URL, including short links from your own service. For QR2R-hosted short links with analytics, sign up for the dashboard.Does the QR include UTM parameters?
Anything you put in the URL ends up in the QR — UTM params, query strings, fragments. The designer does not strip or alter your URL.Will it work in dark mode posters?
Yes, but invert deliberately: a light QR on a dark background scans on every modern phone, but the contrast ratio still has to clear roughly 4.5:1. The safety panel checks this for you.
Design your URL QR
URL QR examples
Personal website
Drive print-traffic to your portfolio.
https://yourname.com
Product landing page
Scan-to-buy on packaging or shelf-talkers.
https://store.example.com/p/limited-edition
Tracked campaign
Carry UTM parameters through to analytics.
https://example.com/launch?utm_source=poster&utm_campaign=summer