How to Create a QR Code for a Website or Text
A practical guide to creating, testing and using QR codes for websites, documents, contact details and other everyday information.
What is a QR code?
A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that can store information such as a website address, text or contact details. A phone camera can scan the pattern and open or display the stored information.
How to create one
Enter the information you want to share, generate the code, then scan it with a different device before publishing it. Testing is important because a QR code is only useful when the encoded information is correct and remains accessible.
Good uses for QR codes
Businesses can place QR codes on posters, menus, packaging, receipts and printed documents. Individuals can use them for event information, Wi-Fi details or sharing a website without asking someone to type a long address.
Tips for reliable scanning
Use strong contrast between the code and its background, leave adequate white space around the code, and avoid making a printed code unnecessarily small. Always test the final printed or displayed version.