How Static QR Codes Work
Learn what a static QR code can share, when to create a new one and how to keep your information private.
Your content, inside the code
A static QR code stores a website address, message or other information directly. This generator creates the code in your browser, without an account or a tracking link.
After scanning, your device decides what to offer: opening a link, reading text, joining Wi-Fi or saving a contact. A QR code does not encrypt information or check whether a link is safe.
Does a QR code expire?
Your downloaded QR code does not expire. A linked website can still change, move or go offline. If the address or other information inside the code changes, you need to create a new code.
A dynamic QR service can change where its own redirect link leads. This generator creates static codes, so there is no redirect service to maintain and no scan tracking.
Keep your code easy to scan
Longer messages and higher error correction levels can make a code denser. Use the shortest content that meets your needs. M, the default correction level, is a balanced choice for everyday use.
If your content does not fit, shorten it or choose a lower correction level. Your message is never cut off to make it fit. Keep the clear white border intact and avoid covering any part of the code.
Share with care
Your QR content is created in your browser and is not uploaded. Anyone who receives the code can read its contents, including Wi-Fi passwords and contact details. Keep sensitive information out of codes intended for public use.
Anonymous usage analytics is optional and excludes QR content. Feedback is sent only when you select Send feedback. Files you save, screenshots and browser extensions remain under your control.