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Text QR Code Generator

Type the message you want a scanner to show, customize the QR, and download it as PNG or SVG.

Share plain text

Show a note, code, or short instruction after scanning.

Templates8 presets

Applies a scan-safe palette, logo, shapes, and H correction. You can customize everything after.

ShapeSoft · Rounded
Module shape
Finder shape
Color
QR color
Background color
Transparent backgroundBest for placing over layouts.
LogoNone
18%Target width
+2.2Module padding
HError correction

The protected center removes QR modules; it does not add a white box behind the logo. Test the final placement before publishing.

SettingsM · 4 modules
Error correction
Quiet zone

How to create this QR code

  1. 1

    Type the exact text you want to encode.

  2. 2

    Review the live preview and adjust the QR design if needed.

  3. 3

    Scan-test the message, then download the QR.

What scanners receive

Plain text is stored directly in the QR and can be read without opening a website. Longer text creates a denser code.

Good fits

  • Short instructions
  • Reference numbers
  • Offline notes

Before you publish or print

  • Keep the message concise for easier scanning.
  • Check punctuation and line breaks before export.
  • Increase the printed size when the encoded text makes the QR dense.

Common questions

Does a text QR need internet access?

No. The text is contained in the QR itself.

Can I edit it after downloading?

No. Create a new QR when the text changes.

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