Create QR codes instantly. Private (browser-only), downloadable as PNG or SVG. Below you’ll find expert guides, sizing charts, templates, and real-world playbooks to help you ship QR codes that actually scan.
FreeQRHub is a fast, free QR code generator built for privacy and reliability. There’s no signup and no watermark—just clean QR codes you can download as PNG or crisp, print-ready SVG. Create codes for websites, Wi-Fi logins, text notes, app deep links, product labels, event check-ins, and more. This page also doubles as a knowledge base with best practices we’ve learned running QR campaigns for restaurants, schools, non-profits, and events.
Want the app on your phone? See Install instructions.
Decide whether the code should open a URL, join Wi-Fi, save a contact, start an email/SMS, trigger an app deep link, or add a calendar event. Align the target content with a single, obvious CTA on the poster/menu/business card.
WIFI:T:WPA;S:SSID;P:password;; string (see formats).Use the table below; for any signage larger than letter-size, prefer SVG.
Dark foreground on light background. If you add a logo or print small, set error correction to High or Max.
Scan on at least two phones (iOS + Android) indoors and outdoors (sun glare). Check the quiet zone isn’t cropped.
| Use | Typical distance | Min physical size | Recommended export |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business card | 8–20 in (20–50 cm) | 0.8–1.0 in (20–25 mm) | PNG 500 px / SVG |
| Table tent / menu | 1–3 ft (0.3–1 m) | 1.2–1.6 in (30–40 mm) | PNG 1200 px / SVG |
| Flyer / handout | 1–3 ft | 1.4–2.0 in (35–50 mm) | PNG 1200–2400 px / SVG |
| Poster (indoor) | 3–6 ft (1–2 m) | 2.0–3.0 in (50–75 mm) | SVG |
| Poster (outdoor) | 6–10 ft (2–3 m) | 3.0–4.0 in (75–100 mm) | SVG |
For tiny codes or logo overlays, use High/Max error correction.
Append UTM parameters to URLs so analytics can attribute scans to your printed materials.
https://yourdomain.com/offer?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=spring_menuCreate separate UTMs for each location (e.g., table-1, counter, window) to see what performs best.
https://yourdomain.com/promoWIFI:T:WPA;S:YourSSID;P:YourPassword;;mailto:hello@example.com?subject=Hello&body=Hi%20theresms:+15551234567?body=Hi%20theretel:+15551234567BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:Treder;Ben;;;
FN:Ben Treder
EMAIL;TYPE=INTERNET:hello@example.com
TEL;TYPE=CELL:+15551234567
URL:https://bentreder.com
END:VCARDBEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Open House
DTSTART:20251101T180000Z
DTEND:20251101T200000Z
LOCATION:123 Main St
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDARbitcoin:bc1qexampleaddress?amount=0.005&label=DonationSome camera apps have strict size limits—keep payloads concise.
QR codes connect offline moments to online actions. With FreeQRHub you can create scan-friendly codes that launch websites, collect feedback, or unlock downloads.
A Sacramento café printed a 2×2 in. QR on receipts that linked straight to their Google Business review form. Using High error correction and dark-on-light contrast, they captured 87 new reviews in two weeks (+32% vs prior period), lifting their average rating from 4.3 → 4.6.
Instead of paper sign-in sheets, staff placed QR posters at the entrance that opened a simple form. Parents scanned, submitted, and walked in. Average wait per family dropped from 4:10 to 1:05. Poster exports were SVG to stay crisp at 24×24 in.
Related: QR Printing Checklist · Design Guide
FreeQRHub generates QR codes entirely in your browser—your content is not uploaded. If you use ad-funded pages, you can opt for non-personalized ads at any time. Avoid encoding sensitive data (passwords, PII) in public-facing codes; for Wi-Fi, consider a guest SSID.
Save time with drop-in, printer-friendly layouts. Each template includes safe margins, quiet-zone guidance, and size notes for reliable scanning.
Prefer SVG? Use the generator above to export SVG and place it directly into your design app (Figma, Illustrator, Affinity).
Ben Treder is a designer-developer who builds fast, privacy-respecting web tools. He created FreeQRHub to make reliable, watermark-free QR codes that anyone can generate and print.
More at BenTreder.com • Contact: hello@freeqrhub.com
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