QR codes have quietly become part of everyday life. You see them on restaurant tables, shop counters, posters, business cards and product packaging. They turn something digital, like a link or a phone number, into a square that anyone can scan with their phone camera in a second. Best of all, creating one is completely free.
What you can put in a QR code
- A link to your website, online shop, or booking page.
- A WhatsApp chat so customers can message you with one tap.
- A digital menu, price list, or PDF catalogue.
- Your social media profile or a review link.
How to make one in seconds
- Open the QR Code Generator and choose URL, text, or WhatsApp.
- Paste your link or number, and pick colours that match your brand.
- Download a high-resolution PNG for screens or an SVG for large prints.
Make sure it always scans
A QR code is useless if phones struggle to read it. Keep a strong contrast between the code and its background, avoid stretching or distorting it, and leave a little clear space around the edges. If you are printing it large, use the SVG version so it stays razor sharp.
Always test your printed QR code with two or three different phones before you order hundreds of copies. It is the cheapest insurance there is.
For businesses, a WhatsApp QR code is especially powerful: a customer scans it, their chat opens with your number and a ready-made message, and they are talking to you instantly. You can generate both the link and its QR code together for free.