You do not need an app, an account or a credit card to make a QR code. Paste a URL, type a short message or enter your Wi-Fi network details, and this generator turns it into a scannable code in your browser within seconds. The result downloads as a PNG at 256, 512 or 1024 pixels, ready for a menu, business card, poster, slide deck or product label.
Many "free" QR code generators quietly create dynamic codes that route every scan through their own server, then stop working when a trial ends or a subscription lapses. The codes made here are static: your content is written directly into the pattern itself, with no redirect in between. That means no expiration date, no monthly fee and no scan tracking. The trade-off is that a printed code cannot be edited later, so check it before you print.
How to use: Free QR Code Generator With No Expiration
- Choose Link, Text or Wi-Fi from the QR type menu.
- For a link or text, fill in the Link / text box. Links must start with http:// or https://.
- For Wi-Fi, enter the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), pick the Security type, type the Wi-Fi password and tick Hidden network if your network does not broadcast its name.
- Select a PNG size (minimum): 256 × 256, 512 × 512 or 1024 × 1024.
- Select Generate QR code, scan the preview with your phone camera to confirm it works, then select Download to save the PNG.
Example: https://example.com/menu becomes a 512 × 512 PNG QR code you can print on a table tent.
Static vs. dynamic QR codes: why "no expiration" matters
A dynamic QR code stores a short redirect link owned by the QR service, which then forwards scanners to your real page. That lets the provider show scan statistics and change the destination later, but it also means your printed code depends on their server and their pricing. If the account lapses, every flyer and sticker you printed can stop working overnight.
A static code skips the middleman. The scanner reads your URL, text or Wi-Fi details straight from the pattern, so the code keeps working for as long as the destination exists. Text and Wi-Fi codes do not even need an internet connection to be read.
Popular ways to use a QR code
Static codes suit anything that is printed once and read many times:
- Restaurant and cafe menus linked from a table card.
- Guest Wi-Fi in a home, office, rental or waiting room, so visitors never type a long password.
- Business cards, event posters and flyers that point to a website or booking page.
- Packaging and product inserts linking to a manual or warranty page.
- Short notes, serial numbers or instructions embedded as plain text.
Tips for a code that scans every time
Shorter content produces a less dense pattern that scans faster from farther away, so use a short, clean URL where you can. The tool keeps a white margin of four modules (the "quiet zone") around the code and rounds the image to whole modules, so do not crop that border away in your layout.
Print with dark modules on a light background; inverted or low-contrast codes often fail. For print, choose 1024 × 1024 and keep the code at least about 2 cm (0.8 in) wide. Content is capped at 1,000 UTF-8 bytes, which is far more than a typical link needs. Finally, always test the downloaded file with two different phones before sending anything to the printer.
Frequently asked questions
Do these QR codes expire?
No. Every code made here is static, which means your link, text or Wi-Fi details are stored inside the pattern itself rather than behind a redirect service. There is no trial to run out and no subscription to keep paying. A link code keeps working as long as the web page it points to stays online, and text or Wi-Fi codes work even offline.
How do I create a Wi-Fi QR code?
Set QR type to Wi-Fi, then enter the network name exactly as it appears on your devices, including capital letters and spaces. Choose WPA / WPA2 / WPA3, WEP or No password under Security, type the password and generate the code. Most iPhones and Android phones join the network as soon as the camera reads it, with no typing.
Is it safe to put my Wi-Fi password in a QR code?
The password is written into the code in readable form, so anyone who scans it, or photographs it, can get on your network. The code is created in your browser and never uploaded, but once printed, treat it like the password itself. For public spaces, a separate guest network is the safer choice, and changing that password retires old printed codes.
Can I change where my QR code points after printing?
Not with a static code, because the destination is encoded directly into the pattern. If you expect the destination to change, point the code at a stable page you control, such as your homepage or a dedicated landing page, and update that page instead. You keep full control without paying for a dynamic QR subscription.
Can I add a logo, change the colors or export SVG?
No. This generator focuses on reliability and produces a classic dark-on-white code saved as a PNG at 256, 512 or 1024 pixels. It does not offer logos, custom colors or vector formats. For most printing jobs, the 1024 × 1024 PNG is sharp enough, and plain black-on-white remains the easiest version for every phone camera to read.