Which QR code is right for you?
All 16 types are free. We explain what each one does, where it's used and how to get the best results.
Static QR codes
The content is written directly into the code. No account needed, never expires, scans even without the internet.
Dynamic QR codes
The code carries a short address; you change the content whenever you want. With a free account.
Static or dynamic?
Both are free. The difference is where the content lives: in a static code it's written into the code; in a dynamic code it lives on our server and the code carries only a short address.
| Static | Dynamic | |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the content? | Inside the code | On the server; the code carries a short address |
| Changing later | Requires printing a new code | From your dashboard at any time; the printed code stays the same |
| Account | Not required | Free account required |
| Internet | Not needed for types like Wi-Fi, text and business card | Required |
| Visit count | Not kept | Shown in the dashboard |
| Password protection | None | Optional |
| Duration | Works forever | Works as long as your account is active |
| Recommended | Information that won't change: Wi-Fi, business cards, locations | Content that may change: menus, campaigns, announcements |
The same design power, in every code.
Whichever type you choose, all design options are open and free.
Which type should I choose?
If the content won't change (Wi-Fi password, business card, location), a static type is enough. For content that may change, like prices, campaigns or announcements, use dynamic types; you can update the content without changing the printed code.
What size should I print the QR code?
The rule is simple: about one tenth of the scanning distance. For a code scanned at a table, 2–3 cm works; for a poster on a wall, 10 cm or more. The longer the content, the denser the code; prefer short content for small prints.
My phone can't scan the code, why?
The most common causes are low contrast (light-colored pattern), inverted colors (light pattern on a dark background), cropping the space around the code and printing too small. The generator warns you about most of these.
Does adding a logo break the code?
No. When you add a logo we automatically set the error correction level to the highest (H); the code still scans even if about 30% of it is covered. We still recommend testing before printing.
Is commercial use allowed?
Yes. You can use every type commercially on posters, packaging, menus and business cards.
If you're ready, let's begin.
Choose the type, write the content, design and download. No sign-up, no fees.