Free URL QR Code Generator with Logo
Turn any website link into a scannable QR code in seconds. Add your logo, choose colors, and download in print-ready resolution — completely free, no sign-up required.
How to Create a URL QR Code
A URL QR code is the most versatile type of QR code — it encodes any web address (HTTP or HTTPS) into a scannable matrix that opens the link instantly when a smartphone camera scans it. Whether you're linking to your homepage, a product page, a booking form, or a Google Maps location, the process takes under 30 seconds on QRCodeTechy.
Step 1 — Open the Generator: Navigate to qrcodetechy.com/generator and select the "URL" tab from the QR type selector at the top of the page. You'll see a simple form with a single URL field.
Step 2 — Enter Your URL: Type or paste the full web address including the protocol (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com/page). Always use HTTPS — QR scanners on iOS and Android will display a security warning for HTTP-only links. If your URL contains special characters like spaces or ampersands, the generator automatically percent-encodes them per RFC 3986.
Step 3 — Customize Design: Click the "Style" panel to add your logo (PNG, JPG, or SVG up to 2MB), change the QR dot color, background color, and pattern shape (square, rounded, dots). Use the eye frame and eye ball customization to match your brand identity. All customization happens instantly in the live preview — no page refresh needed.
Step 4 — Set Error Correction: For logo-embedded QR codes, set error correction to Level H (30% recovery). This ensures the code remains scannable even when 30% of the data modules are obscured by your logo. For clean codes without logos, Level M (15%) is sufficient and keeps the code smaller and easier to scan at distance.
Step 5 — Download: Choose PNG for digital use (websites, email, social), SVG for print (business cards, banners, signage), or PDF for document embedding. Select your resolution — 1024×1024px for screen, 2048×2048px for A4 print at 300 DPI. Click Download and your QR code saves instantly to your device.
Step 6 — Test Before Deploying: Always scan your QR code with at least two different devices (iOS native camera and a separate Android app) before printing or publishing. Verify the URL opens correctly and that HTTPS is shown in the browser address bar.
URL QR codes generated on QRCodeTechy are static — the encoded URL is permanent and cannot be changed after generation. This is actually an advantage: your QR code works forever, never expires, requires no subscription, and never redirects through a third-party tracking server. Your audience scans directly to your URL with zero intermediary.
Technical Standards for URL QR Codes
URI Encoding (RFC 3986)
URL QR codes encode the raw URI string. Special characters (spaces → %20, & → %26) must be percent-encoded. The generator handles this automatically. Maximum URL length is ~2,953 bytes at version 40-H.
QR Version & Capacity
A typical 50-character HTTPS URL uses QR Version 3 (29×29 modules). A 200-character URL uses Version 10 (57×57 modules). Shorter URLs = fewer modules = easier to scan at smaller sizes.
HTTPS vs HTTP
iOS Safari and Android Chrome both display warnings when a QR code opens an HTTP URL. Always use HTTPS. If your site doesn't have SSL, get a free certificate via Let's Encrypt before creating QR codes.
UTM Parameter Best Practice
Append UTM parameters for campaign tracking: ?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=flyer. This tracks QR scans in Google Analytics without using a dynamic/redirect QR service.
High-Resolution Download Options
PNG
Best for: websites, email campaigns, social media posts, digital signage. Export at 1024×1024 for screens, 2048×2048 for large displays.
SVG
Best for: business cards, posters, banners, t-shirts. Vector format scales to any size without pixelation. Ideal for professional print.
Best for: embedding in documents, presentations, reports. Opens directly in Adobe Reader or Preview without any software.
All formats download instantly. No watermarks. No account required. Free forever.