Recovery capacity: ~15%
Text QR Code Generator
Put a plain message inside a QR code: instructions, a serial number, a note, a poem. The text is stored in the code itself, so it shows up the moment someone scans, even with no internet connection.
How to make a Text QR code
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Type or paste your text into the content field.
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Adjust error correction if the code will be printed small or might get scuffed.
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Style it, then download as SVG, PNG or JPEG.
Frequently asked questions
How much text fits in a QR code?
Up to about 2,900 characters at the lowest error correction level. In practice, keep it under a few hundred characters, shorter text means a coarser grid that scans faster and prints smaller.
Does scanning a text QR code need internet?
No. The text is embedded in the code itself, so it displays instantly on any phone, fully offline.
Why QReate?
Free, no signup
Unlimited codes with every feature included. No account, no watermark, no trial that runs out.
Private by design
Everything runs in your browser. Wi-Fi passwords, contacts, links, nothing you type is ever uploaded.
Never expires
Static codes encode your content directly, no redirect servers, no link rot, no scan limits. Print once, works forever.
Deep customization
Twelve module shapes, custom finder patterns, any color, transparent backgrounds. Make a code that looks like your brand.
Logo embedding
Drop your logo into the center, tune its size and opacity, and excavate the modules behind it for clean contrast.
Print-ready export
Vector SVG for razor-sharp print at any size, or PNG/JPEG up to 4096 px for screens, decks and documents.
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Email QR Code Generator
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Phone QR Code Generator
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Location QR Code Generator
Make a QR code that opens your exact GPS location in the scanner's maps app. Ideal for venues, events and parking. Free and unlimited.
Event QR Code Generator
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