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Free QR & Barcode Tools

Create and read QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts and more. Static codes that never expire, made and scanned in your browser.

  • GenerateLinks, Wi-Fi, email, phone, SMS and contact cards.
  • ScanRead codes from screenshots, photos or your camera.
  • Stay safeSee where a code leads before you open it.

Static codes you own forever

Many QR websites give you a code that points to their own short link, then charge a monthly fee or switch it off later. Every code made here is static: the information is stored inside the pattern itself, so it works forever, with no account, no tracking and no middleman.

Scan before you trust

QR codes are convenient, which is exactly why scammers use them on fake parking signs, parcels and posters. Our scanner shows the full link or content first, so you can check the address before opening anything. Pair it with our guide on how to tell if your phone has been hacked if something already looks wrong.

Where QR codes work best

Guest Wi-Fi cards, restaurant menus, event tickets, business cards and product packaging. Keep codes at least 2 cm wide, use dark dots on a light background, and always test with two different phones before printing. Static codes made here never expire, so they are safe to print on long lasting materials.

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