URL QR Code Generator
Point a QR code at any page on the web. Paste the address, make it look the way you want, and download it. No account, no watermark.
How a URL QR code works
The web address is encoded directly into the symbol. A phone camera reads it and offers to open the page. Nothing is routed through QRSpike, so the code cannot break because of anything at our end.
The flip side is that the destination is fixed. Once the code is printed, the only way to point it somewhere else is to print a new one.
How to make a QR code for a website
- Copy the full address of the page from your browser's address bar.
- Paste it into the web address field, including the
https://. - Choose your colors and an optional center icon.
- Pick a size — 800 × 800 is plenty for most print — and a format.
- Download it, then scan it with your phone to confirm it opens the right page.
Where it earns its keep
- Packaging and labels. Link to instructions, registration or a manual.
- Posters and flyers. Nobody types a long URL off a wall.
- Menus and table tents. Send diners straight to an online menu or order page.
- Property signs. Link to the listing rather than a phone number.
- Review requests. Point a code on the receipt or counter at your review page.
- Donation drives. Link straight to the giving page from a poster or collection box.
Getting it right
Use the shortest address that works. Shorter URLs make sparser codes, and sparser codes scan faster and survive worse printing. Strip tracking parameters you do not need.
Include the scheme. The address has to start with
http:// or https://, otherwise some scanners treat it as
plain text rather than a link.
Check the destination is mobile-friendly. Essentially everyone scanning is on a phone.
Size it for the viewing distance. A common rule of thumb is a code about one-tenth as wide as the distance it will be scanned from — roughly 1 inch across for a flyer in someone's hand, a foot or more for a banner across a room.
Add a reason to scan. "Scan for the full menu" or "Scan to book" beside the code gets far more scans than a bare square.
If the destination might change, this is the wrong type. A QRSpike account gives you codes whose destination you can edit after printing, plus scan tracking so you can see how many people actually used it.
Common questions
Do free QR codes expire?
These don't. Many "free" generators actually hand you a redirect code that stops working when a trial ends. A QRSpike free URL code has your address printed directly into it, so there is nothing on our side to switch off. It works as long as your web page does.
Is there a watermark or a scan limit?
No watermark, no scan limit, no account and no email address required.
Can I change the link after I print it?
Not on a free code. If you need that, use a tracked code from a QRSpike account: you can change the destination any time and see how many people scanned it. See QR code tracking.
Can I track how many people scan it?
No — a free code goes straight to your site without passing through anything that
could count it. Your own website analytics will still see the visits; adding a
campaign tag such as ?utm_source=flyer to the address lets you tell them
apart.
Can I put my logo in the middle?
You can choose from a set of built-in center icons here. Uploading your own logo comes with an account — see QR codes with a logo.
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