Free QR code generator

Yes. The generator is free and you do not need an account. You can download each code as a PNG, SVG, JPG, or WebP file, with your own colors, logo, and frame.

No. A code from this generator is static. The content is stored in the pattern itself and does not pass through SiteDetour, so the code has no expiry date and no scan limit. It works for as long as the content it holds is valid.

No. The generator runs in your browser. The content you type and the logo you upload are not sent to our servers.

Yes. Open the Logo step and upload a PNG, JPG, SVG, WebP, or GIF image. The generator places the logo in the center and sets error correction to the highest level, so that scanners can restore the part of the code that the logo covers.

Keep the logo small. A logo that covers more than about 30% of the code width can stop the code from scanning.

Use SVG for print. An SVG file is a vector image, so it stays sharp at any size, from a business card to a billboard. Use PNG for websites, documents, and social posts. PNG and SVG files keep a transparent background. A JPG file does not, so the generator gives it a white background.

Use a dark code on a light background, keep clear space around the code, and print it at least 2 cm wide. The generator warns you when the contrast is low, the logo is too large, or the quiet zone is narrow. In browsers that have a built in barcode reader, it also reads each code back and shows the result of that scan test.

Always scan a printed proof with your own phone before a large print run.

You need a dynamic QR code generator. A dynamic QR code holds a short link, and the short link forwards to the destination, so you can change the destination without a new code.

SiteDetour is a dynamic QR code generator. Each code points to a short link on your own domain. You can change the destination and the audience targeting at any time, and codes that are already printed update in real time. Codes stay live while your subscription is active, and scans are never capped on any plan.

SiteDetour records every scan as it happens. For each QR code you see scans over time, countries, cities, devices, browsers, and referrers. Analytics are kept for the life of your account and are available through the REST API.

Scans are never metered, so a code with heavy use costs the same as a code with light use. See real time analytics and the comparison of dynamic QR code generators.

A static QR code contains fixed information that cannot be changed once the code is generated. Static codes are typically used for simple purposes such as opening a website URL, sharing contact information, or showing basic text. They suit information that stays the same over time, such as on business cards, product labels, or promotional materials.

A dynamic QR code can be edited after it has been created, without generating a new code. Dynamic codes also offer analytics tracking and password protection. They suit information that may need frequent updates, or cases where you want to track user interactions. They are commonly used in marketing campaigns, ticketing systems, and inventory management.