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How to make a QR code

By Prabhneet Singh Narula, founder of RelyQr · Updated

Short answer

To make a QR code, open a QR code generator, choose what the code should do (open a link, join Wi-Fi, save a contact), enter the details, add your logo and colours, and download it as PNG for screens or SVG, PDF or EPS for print. On RelyQr it takes under a minute, with no sign-up for static codes.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Choose what the code does

    Open a website, join Wi-Fi, save a contact, open a menu or a PDF. On the RelyQr generator, pick the type at the top.

  2. 2

    Enter the details

    Paste the link, or type the network, contact details or message. The code updates as you type.

  3. 3

    Static or dynamic

    Static is free forever and can't change. Dynamic lets you change it after printing and count scans; a free account includes 3.

  4. 4

    Style it

    Choose dots and corners, colours, your logo and a frame like “Scan me”. RelyQr test-scans the design as you go.

  5. 5

    Download and test

    PNG for screens and office printers; SVG, EPS or PDF for print. Scan it with your own phone before you print.

Which type of QR code do you need?

You want people to…Use
Open your website or a pageWebsite QR code
Join your Wi-Fi without typingWi-Fi QR code
Save your contact detailsvCard QR code
See your menuMenu QR code
Open a documentPDF QR code
Message you on WhatsAppWhatsApp QR code
Review you on GoogleGoogle review QR code
Pay youPayment QR code

Make a QR code on your phone or in your browser

Chrome and Edge can make a plain QR code for the page you're on, from the share or address-bar menu. That's fine for a quick share, but it has no logo, no design and can't be changed later. For anything printed, use a generator that lets you style the code, download print files and, if you need it, change the destination after printing.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Printing a static code for something that will change, like a menu.
  • Light dots on a dark background, which many cameras can't read.
  • Printing it too small; see the size guide.
  • Leaving no margin around the code.
  • Not saying what the code does. A frame like “Scan for the menu” gets more scans.
  • Never test-scanning the printed copy.

Questions people also ask

Is it free to make a QR code?

Yes. On RelyQr, static QR codes are free and unlimited, with your logo and no watermark, and a free account adds 3 dynamic codes.

Can I make a QR code without an account?

Yes. RelyQr makes static codes in your browser with no sign-up. Dynamic codes need a free account, so you can edit them later.

Can I make a QR code for a Google Form, Doc or YouTube video?

Yes. Copy the share link and make a website QR code with it. For your own video file, use a video QR code.

How long does a QR code last?

A static QR code works forever. A dynamic RelyQr code keeps working on every plan, even if you stop paying.

Make a QR code that lasts forever

Free static codes with your logo and no watermark. Dynamic codes you can change after printing keep working on every plan.

Free QR code generator

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