QR Code Generator

Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, email, phone numbers, and Wi-Fi networks in PNG and SVG.

Website URL Details

Tip: Include https:// for automatic one-tap browser opening when scanned.

Design & Appearance

Central Brand Logo (Optional)

Upload Logo / Icon FilePNG, SVG, JPG, or WebP. Auto-enables Error Correction Level H (30%).
Real-Time QR Code Preview
Generating...
Encoded Payload

https://example.com

QR codes are created locally in your browser with no tracking links, redirects, or expiration dates. Wi-Fi passwords and personal details remain completely confidential on your machine.

How to use QR Code Generator

  1. 1Select your desired QR code type from the top tabs (Website URL, Plain Text, Email, Phone Number, or Wi-Fi Network).
  2. 2Enter the relevant content or credentials into the input fields.
  3. 3Customize the visual presentation by choosing custom foreground and background colors, quiet zone margins, and resolution size.
  4. 4Select an Error Correction Level (Level M or H recommended for physical signage or business cards).
  5. 5Inspect the instant real-time preview, then click 'Download PNG' or 'Download SVG' for print-ready vector output.

Key Features & Highlights

  • •Multi-Payload Architecture: Generates standard QR codes for web URLs, raw text, mailto links, phone calls (tel:), and Wi-Fi networks (MECARD format).
  • •Vector SVG & High-Res PNG: Download scalable, infinite-resolution SVGs for graphic design and commercial print, or crisp raster PNGs for web use.
  • •Customizable Styling: Complete control over module colors, background canvas tones, quiet zone spacing, and dimensions up to 800px.
  • •Adjustable Reed-Solomon Error Correction: Choose between Level L (7%), Level M (15%), Level Q (25%), and Level H (30%) damage resilience.
  • •Permanent Static QR Codes: No redirects, no third-party tracking URLs, and no expiration dates—your QR codes work forever.
  • •100% Client-Side Privacy: Wi-Fi passwords and personal contact details are processed locally in your browser and never touch external servers.

How High-Quality QR Codes Work

Quick Response (QR) codes are two-dimensional matrix barcodes invented in 1994 by Denso Wave. Unlike standard 1D barcodes that encode numbers horizontally across vertical bars, QR codes encode information both horizontally and vertically across a grid of black and white squares (called modules), enabling them to store hundreds of times more data.

Error Correction Levels Explained

QR codes incorporate Reed-Solomon error correction algorithms. This mathematical redundancy enables smartphones to scan and decode a QR code even if part of it is smudged, torn, or partially obscured:

LevelRecovery CapacityBest Use Case
Level L~7% recoveryDigital screens, clean mobile displays, and high-density long URLs.
Level M (Default)~15% recoveryStandard marketing materials, brochures, and standard print.
Level Q~25% recoveryPackaging, outdoor posters exposed to wear and tear.
Level H~30% recoveryIndustrial tags, business cards, or codes with embedded logos in the center.

Static vs Dynamic QR Codes

Many commercial QR generators wrap your destination URL in their proprietary redirect domain, charging monthly subscription fees to keep the code active. BrivTools generates pure static QR codes: your exact text, link, or Wi-Fi credentials are baked directly into the matrix pattern. They will never expire, never display ads, and function indefinitely without ongoing service dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a QR code and how does it work?

A QR (Quick Response) code is an optical 2D matrix barcode that can be scanned using smartphone cameras or dedicated optical scanners. When scanned, the software decodes the light and dark modules according to ISO/IEC 18004 standards to display a web link, text, phone number, or Wi-Fi login prompt.

Do these QR codes ever expire?

No. The QR codes generated by BrivTools are permanent static codes. The destination URL or data is directly encoded into the barcode's optical pattern. Because there are no intermediate redirect servers or subscription locks, your QR codes will work forever.

How do Wi-Fi QR codes connect guests to a wireless network?

When an iOS or Android camera scans a Wi-Fi QR code formatted in the standard MECARD scheme (WIFI:T:WPA;S:Network;P:Password;;), the operating system recognizes the credentials and prompts the user with a native 'Join Network' notification. Guests connect immediately without typing complicated alphanumeric passwords.

Can I download vector SVG QR codes for professional print?

Yes. You can download crisp raster PNG files or scalable vector SVG files. SVG files are ideal for billboards, signage, vehicle wraps, and commercial flyers because they scale to any physical dimension without pixelation.

Is there any limit on how many QR codes I can create?

No. You can generate unlimited high-resolution QR codes for personal and commercial projects completely free of charge.

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