QR codes that never expire
Make a QR code for a link, a Wi-Fi network, an email, a phone number or a contact card. The content is stored in the code itself, so it keeps working for as long as the link or details do. No sign-up, no redirect, no scan tracking.
Make a QR code
Style
Static and dynamic QR codes
Many QR code sites create "dynamic" codes: the code points to their own short link, which then forwards visitors to your page. That lets them count scans, but it also means your printed codes stop working if the subscription ends or the service closes.
The codes made here are static. A link code contains your link, a Wi-Fi code contains the network name and password, and so on. Nobody sits in between, nothing expires and nothing is tracked. The trade-off is that you cannot change the destination after printing, so check it before you print.
Getting a code that scans every time
- Contrast: dark code on a light background. Inverted or pale codes fail on many phones; the tool warns you.
- Size: as a rule of thumb, the printed code should be at least one tenth of the scanning distance. 2 cm wide works from about 20 cm away.
- Quiet zone: keep the white border around the code; the downloads include it.
- Error correction: Medium suits most uses. Choose High for codes printed on rough surfaces or that may get scratched; the code gets denser.
- Less data, simpler code: short links produce codes with bigger squares that scan faster.
Which file to download
SVG is a vector file: it stays sharp at any size and is what printers and designers prefer. PNG is an image for documents, presentations and websites; choose a large size (1024 px or more) for print. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Questions
Do these QR codes expire?
No. The information is encoded in the code itself, so it works as long as the destination exists.
Can I track how many people scan my code?
Not with a static code. Add a tracking parameter to your own link if you need statistics from your website analytics.
Can I use the codes commercially?
Yes, on print, packaging, menus or signs, free of charge.