When scanned by a smartphone camera, a URL QR code opens the encoded web address in the browser. No app or intermediate service is needed — modern phones and most QR scanner apps handle URLs natively. The code itself is just a visual encoding of the text, so there's no tracking or expiration.
Use short, clean URLs. Include the protocol (https://) so scanners recognize it as a web address. Avoid URLs with tracking parameters when possible — they make the QR code denser and harder to scan at small sizes.
Print them on business cards, flyers, posters, product packaging, restaurant tables, trade show banners, and email signatures. Anywhere you would put a link but want a scannable alternative that works in the physical world.
How do I create a QR code for a URL?
Simply paste your URL into the Content field. The QR code updates in real time. You can customize the foreground/background colors, error-correction level, and export size.
What can I use a URL QR code for?
Landing pages, product links, app store links, event registrations, restaurant menus, business cards, and any situation where you want someone to open a web page by scanning.
Do these QR codes expire?
No. These are static QR codes that encode your URL directly. They never expire and no third-party service is involved.
Can I customize the colors?
Yes. Use the Foreground and Background color pickers to match your brand. You can also enable a transparent background.