Make a QR code for any link

Free QR code generator for small business websites

A free QR code generator gives you a simple way to turn a web address into a code that customers can scan with a phone. Enter the URL you want to share, choose a size, and download the finished code. The tool is free, requires no sign-up, and creates the code directly in your browser.

How to make a QR code in three steps

Creating a QR code for a website takes three basic steps. First, enter the web address that you want the code to open. Second, select the size that fits where you plan to use it. Third, download the QR code as a PNG and save the file for your design or printed material.

The address stays on your device because the code is drawn in the browser and nothing is uploaded. That makes this a straightforward QR code tool with no sign-up when you simply need a code for a web address. JavaScript needs to be turned on for the generator to work. There is no separate software to use for creating the code.

Choose a size for screen or print

The generator offers four sizes. Small is 128x128 pixels and is intended for a business card. Medium is 256x256 pixels and works for a flyer. Large is 512x512 pixels and is intended for a poster. Extra large is 1024x1024 pixels for print or a banner.

Choose the size based on how you will use the finished PNG. A QR code for business cards does not need the same pixel dimensions as one placed on a large banner. Starting with the intended use makes it easier to select among the four available sizes.

Practical places to use your QR code

Small businesses can use QR codes anywhere a printed item needs to point people to a web page. Common uses supported by this tool include restaurant menus, flyers, business cards, posters, and banners.

• Use Small for a business card.
• Use Medium for a flyer.
• Use Large for a poster.
• Use Extra large for print or a banner.

Before you print a batch of materials, scan the finished code with a phone and confirm that it opens the address you intended. Remember that the QR code points to the address you entered. If that page later stops being available, the printed code still points to that same address, so keep the destination page online.

Hostavix hosts websites for small businesses, and Hostavix customers get the same QR generator inside their hosting dashboard.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to create a QR code?

No. The generator is free and does not require sign-up.

Does Hostavix upload the web address I enter?

No. The QR code is drawn in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and the address never leaves your device.

What file do I get when I download the code?

The QR code downloads as a PNG. You can choose Small 128x128, Medium 256x256, Large 512x512, or Extra large 1024x1024 pixels before downloading it.