URL QR Code Generator
Bridge print and digital — turn any link into a scannable code.
A URL QR code is the most versatile QR type: point it at any website, landing page, video, app store listing, PDF, or social media profile. One scan opens the destination in the user's browser — making every piece of print media interactive.
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Website link
https:// will be added automatically
Style Presets
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21.0:1 contrast — will scan in any lighting.
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What is a URL QR Code?
A URL QR code simply encodes a web address (e.g., https://yoursite.com/offer). When scanned, the phone's camera recognizes it as a link and opens it in the default browser. Because URLs are short and structured, they produce clean, low-density QR codes that scan reliably even at small sizes or from a distance. They're the foundation of most QR marketing campaigns.
How it works
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Paste your URL
Enter any web address — landing page, product page, YouTube video, app store link, Google Drive file, or anything with a URL.
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Customize the design
Choose dot style, foreground and background colors, gradient, and an optional center logo that matches your brand.
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Download and deploy
Export as SVG for print or PNG for digital. Place in ads, packaging, signage, presentations — anywhere you want a clickable link.
Who uses URL QR Codes?
Print Advertising
Magazines, flyers, and posters link readers directly to your campaign landing page — measurable, trackable, and interactive.
Product Packaging
Link to assembly instructions, recipe inspiration, warranty registration, or user reviews right on the box.
Video Content
Presentations, trade show booths, and webinars include a QR linking to a video demo or product tour for hands-on exploration.
Retail Shelf Tags
Shelf talkers and display cards link to product pages, comparison guides, or promotional videos for deeper engagement.
Business Cards & Letterheads
A URL QR on your business card links to your portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or booking page — more dynamic than a static address.
Events & Trade Shows
Booth signage links to your company overview, lead capture form, or digital brochure — no paper handouts needed.
Frequently asked questions
Any valid web URL: https://, http://, or URLs without a scheme (we auto-prepend https://). This includes long URLs, query strings, UTM parameters, and URL-shortened links.
Only if you need click tracking or the ability to change the destination later. Shortened URLs add a redirect hop — for pure performance, link directly. For analytics, UTM parameters in the URL are better than black-box shorteners.
Yes — paste the shareable link. Make sure the file is set to 'Anyone with the link can view' before encoding it.
Yes — static QR codes are permanent. If the destination URL changes, you need a new QR code. To avoid reprinting, point to a URL you control that can redirect.
At minimum 2×2 cm (0.8 inches) for a simple URL at standard scanning distance. For small labels, use a short URL, generous margin, and high-contrast colors.
The QR itself can't enforce passwords, but you can link to a password-protected page. Anyone who scans gets the URL but still needs to authenticate on the destination site.
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