How do I create a QR code?

Step by step

1. 1 Open the free generator on makemyqronline.com.
2. 2 Pick a QR type — Website, Wi-Fi, UPI, vCard, WhatsApp, Email and more.
3. 3 Enter your details; the live preview updates as you type.
4. 4 Optionally customise the shape, colours, frame and logo.
5. 5 Download as PNG (for screens and social), SVG (for print designers) or PDF (ready to print).
6. 6 Scan it with your own phone before you print or share it.

Which file format should I download?

PNG is best for websites, documents and social media. SVG is a vector format that stays sharp at any size, so printers and designers prefer it for posters and packaging. PDF is convenient when you just want to print the code on a page.

Tips for a code that always scans

• Keep strong contrast: a dark code on a light background.
• Leave the white border (quiet zone) around the code.
• Print it at least 2 × 2 cm (about 0.8 inch); bigger for scanning from a distance.
• Test with more than one phone before printing in bulk.

Which QR type should I choose?

Pick the type by what should happen when someone scans the code. The generator builds the right format for each type, so phones know whether to open a link, join Wi-Fi or save a contact.

• Website / URL — open a web page, online form, Google Maps location or review page.
• Wi-Fi — join a network without typing the password.
• vCard — save your name, phone, email and company to contacts.
• UPI — receive payments from any UPI app in India.
• WhatsApp, SMS, email or phone — start a chat, message, email or call with the details filled in.
• Event — add a date, time and place to the scanner's calendar.
• Text — show a short message or serial number; works without internet.

Common mistakes to avoid

Most QR codes that fail do so for simple, avoidable reasons. Check these before you print a large batch.

• Linking to a page that later moves or is deleted — the code then leads nowhere. Use a dynamic code if the link may change.
• Printing too small: keep the code at least 2 cm wide for close-up scanning, bigger for posters.
• Low contrast, such as light grey on white or a code on a busy photo.
• Removing the white border (quiet zone) around the code to save space.
• Adding a large logo without raising error correction to H.
• Never testing a printed sample with more than one phone.

How long does a QR code take to make?

With a free generator it takes under a minute: choose the type, enter the details, adjust the design and download. A static code works the moment you download it — there is nothing to activate, and it does not depend on any account or subscription.

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