Link & URL

Convert any URL
to a QR code

Paste any website link and get a scannable QR code in one click. Free, no account required — download as SVG or PNG with no watermark.

Free · No account · SVG + PNG · No watermark

Any

https:// URL works

SVG

for sharp print output

Free

no account required

Dynamic

update URL after printing

Use cases

What to link with a URL QR code

Any URL can become a QR code. Here are the most popular ways businesses and creators use URL QR codes.

Website & landing pages

Add a QR code to your print ads, packaging, or business cards that instantly opens your website or a campaign landing page.

Social media profiles

Convert your Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube profile URL into a QR code for posters, receipts, or merchandise.

Marketing campaigns

Create unique tracked QR codes for each campaign channel. Compare scan rates to measure offline-to-online attribution.

Updatable links

Use a dynamic QR code to change the destination URL after printing — point to seasonal offers or updated content anytime.

Documents & files

Link to Google Docs, PDFs on Dropbox, or Notion pages. Distribute large files via QR without email attachments.

App download links

Generate a URL QR code for your App Store or Google Play listing. One scan installs your app on any device.

How it works

Turn a URL into a QR code in 4 steps

1

Copy your URL

Copy the full URL including https:// from your browser address bar or wherever the link lives.

2

Paste into QR Maker

Select "URL" as the QR type and paste your link. The QR code preview appears instantly — no loading spinner.

3

Customise (optional)

Change the QR colour, add a logo, or pick a frame style to match your brand.

4

Download free

Download as SVG for sharp print output, or PNG for digital use. No watermarks, no account required.

FAQ

URL QR code questions

How do I convert a URL to a QR code?
Paste your URL into QR Maker, select "URL" as the QR type, and a QR code is generated instantly. Download as SVG for print or PNG for digital use — no account needed.
How do I create a QR code for free?
You can create a QR code for free by pasting your target URL, WiFi credentials, or contact details into QR Maker's free online workspace. Customize colors, add a logo, verify WCAG contrast safety, and download the finished code as an SVG or PNG.
Does the URL have to include https://?
Yes — always include the full URL with https:// so that scanning opens the correct page. A URL without the protocol may be interpreted as plain text rather than a web link by some devices.
Can I change the URL a QR code points to?
Only with a dynamic QR code. Dynamic QR codes use a short redirect link that you can update at any time without changing the printed QR code. Static QR codes encode the URL permanently.
What URL types work with QR codes?
Any valid URL works: websites, landing pages, Google Docs, Dropbox files, YouTube videos, Instagram profiles, WhatsApp links, Calendly booking pages, payment links — anything with an https:// address.
Should I shorten the URL before making a QR code?
Shorter URLs create less complex QR codes that scan more reliably at small sizes. Use a URL shortener or QR Maker's dynamic QR feature (which automatically shortens the link) for long URLs.
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