“My QR code stopped working after I printed it.”
Free QR Code Generator that never expires
Lots of “free” QR sites give you a code that runs through their own link. When the free trial ends, they switch it off unless you pay. This one doesn’t. Your link goes straight into the code. No sign-up. No trial. It keeps working for as long as your link does.
- No sign-up
- Never expires
- Your logo & colours
- SVG, PDF & PNG
- Nothing stored
1. What should your QR code open?
2. Make it yours
More options
3. Check it and download
Test it with your phone camera before you print. Made on your device: nothing is sent to us or stored.
Got your code? Put it on your van.
Plain van? No one knows who you are or how to call you. Sticker Man designs your van signs with your name, number and QR code, made to fit your van, ready for you to fit yourself.
What people tell us happened to their “free” QR code
“QR code on client’s very expensive poster has expired. I’m not going to pay £37/month to activate it again.”A designer, on Reddit
“1000 business cards that no longer work.”A small business owner, on Reddit
“had it printed on my trailer by a vinyl company. The day before my vinyl install… my QR code had stopped working.”A dog spa owner, on Trustpilot
“You create a QR code, print it on your products, and days later it redirects to their website unless you pay.”A Trustpilot review
That can’t happen with a code made here. We never sit in the middle.
How to make a free QR code in 3 steps
Type your link
Paste your website, Wi-Fi, text, email or phone number.
Pick your look
Choose your colours, dot style and add your logo if you want.
Download and test
Get SVG, PDF or PNG. Scan it with your phone before you print.
A QR code that never expires: static vs dynamic
A static QR code has your link written inside the pattern. Nobody can switch it off, and there is no scan limit. That’s what this free QR code generator makes.
A dynamic QR code sends every scan through someone else’s link first. That lets them count scans, but it also means they can stop it. That’s why some codes die when a free trial ends.
Quick check: scan any code with your phone and read the web address it shows. If it’s your own website, you’re safe.
SVG, PDF or PNG QR code: which do I need?
| File | Best for |
|---|---|
| SVG QR code | Sign makers, vinyl cutters, printers and design apps. Stays sharp at any size, from a business card to a van door. |
| PDF QR code | When a printer asks for a PDF, or you want to print it at home at an exact size. |
| PNG QR code | Websites, social media, emails and Word documents. |
QR code with your logo and colours
Add your logo in the middle and pick any colour you like. (Searching for QR code color? Same thing, we just spell it the British way.) Dark code on a light background scans best. If your colours are too close together, the generator warns you before you download.
Wi-Fi QR code
Pop your Wi-Fi name and password in, and guests can join by scanning. Great for cafés, holiday lets and waiting rooms. Use it for guest Wi-Fi only.
Questions people ask
Is this QR code generator really free?
Yes. Free for any use, including your business, your van and anything you print. No sign-up, no email, no trial and no watermark.
Will my QR code ever stop working?
No, not because of us. These are static QR codes. Your link is written straight into the pattern, so there is nothing for us to switch off. It works for as long as your link or details work.
Why did my old QR code stop working after I printed it?
Some sites give you a dynamic code. It sends every scan through their own link first. When the free trial ends, they switch that link off unless you pay. To check a code, scan it with your phone and look at the web address it shows. If it is not your own website, someone else controls it.
Can I change where the code goes after I print it?
Not the code itself, because nothing is stored on a server. Tip: point it at a page on your own website. Then you can change that page any time without reprinting.
Should I download SVG, PDF or PNG?
SVG for sign makers, printers and design apps: it stays sharp at any size. PDF if a printer asks for one or you want to print it yourself. PNG for websites, social media and Word documents.
Can I add my logo and my own colours?
Yes. Upload your logo and pick any colour (or color) you like. Keep the code dark and the background light so it scans. We warn you if the colours are too close.
How big should a QR code be on a van?
A rough rule many printers use: make it about one tenth of the distance people will scan from. So about 10 cm wide to scan from 1 metre. Never go smaller than 2 cm. Always test it with your phone before printing.
Do you keep what I type or the logo I upload?
No. The code is made on your own phone or computer. Nothing you type or upload is sent to us or stored.