QR Code Generator
Free, Online & Dynamic
Paste a link below and download your QR code instantly — free, no sign-up. Make it dynamic to edit anytime and track scans.
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Free · No sign-up · No watermark · Works forever
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This is a static QR — the link is fixed. Create a free account to make it dynamic: change the destination anytime and track every scan by city and device.
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No credit card · 3 free dynamic QR codes · No time limit
14 QR types
Every type of QR code, in one place
Choose a type, fill in your content, and your QR is live. All types are dynamic — edit anytime.
Pick the right type
Which type of QR code should you use?
Match your goal to the right QR type below. Each one is purpose-built — it formats your content correctly so a single scan does exactly what you intend, with no extra taps.
Point scanners straight to any web page, and swap the destination later without reprinting.
Let customers pay you in seconds — they scan, the amount and your UPI ID auto-fill in their app.
Display a contactless menu on the table and update prices or dishes whenever you like.
One scan saves your name, phone, email and company straight into the scanner's contacts.
Guests join your network instantly — no typing the password, no support tickets.
Route happy customers to a review page and capture private feedback before it goes public.
What is a QR code?
A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional (2D) barcode that stores data in a grid of black and white squares. Unlike a traditional 1D barcode, a QR code can be read both horizontally and vertically, letting it hold far more information — URLs, text, contact details, payment IDs, or Wi-Fi credentials. It was invented in 1994 by the Japanese company Denso Wave and is now defined by the international standard ISO/IEC 18004. Any modern smartphone camera can decode one in a fraction of a second, with no app required.
QR codes come in two forms. A static QR code has the destination baked permanently into the pattern — change the link and you must reprint it. A dynamic QR code encodes a short redirect URL instead, so you can edit the destination anytime and track every scan without ever reprinting. Every QR code created on Photon QR is dynamic.
Static vs Dynamic
Static vs dynamic QR codes
The choice you make at creation time is permanent for static codes — the link is encoded directly into the pattern, so a typo or a moved page means designing and reprinting everything. Dynamic codes store a short redirect instead, so the printed code never changes while the destination, design and reporting stay editable for life. That single difference is what turns a QR code from a one-time graphic into a measurable, reusable marketing asset.
| Feature | Static QR | Dynamic QR (Photon QR) |
|---|---|---|
| Edit destination after printing | No — locked forever | Yes — change the link anytime |
| Scan analytics | None | Scans by city, device & time |
| Expiry & password protection | Not possible | Set expiry dates & passwords |
| File output | PNG / SVG only | PNG, SVG & print-ready PDF |
| Cost | Free everywhere | Free plan, paid for scale |
| Best for | One-off, never-changing links | Print, packaging & campaigns |
Why Photon QR
More than just a QR generator
Dynamic — edit anytime
Change the destination after printing. No reprint needed.
Scan analytics
Track scans by city, device, and time in real-time.
Custom design
Add your logo, pick colours, choose dot styles.
PNG, SVG & PDF export
Download print-ready files at any resolution.
Pause, expire & protect
Set expiry dates or password-protect your QR.
Instant — under 5 minutes
From sign-up to live QR code in under 5 minutes.
Common questions
Is Photon QR's QR code generator free?
Yes — free forever plan with 3 dynamic QR codes, 500 scans/month, and PNG download. No credit card required.
What types of QR codes can I create?
14 types: URL, business card, restaurant menu, PDF, WhatsApp, Link-in-Bio, UPI payment, Wi-Fi, app download, event, location, feedback, email, and SMS.
Can I edit my QR code after creating it?
Yes — all QR codes on Photon QR are dynamic. Edit the content or destination anytime from your dashboard without reprinting.
What file formats can I download?
PNG (all plans), SVG vector (Basic+), and print-ready PDF with crop marks (Pro+).
Do I need to install anything?
No — Photon QR is fully browser-based. Works on any device: phone, tablet, or desktop.
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