Text QR Code Generator

Create a QR Code for Text

Create a free text QR code online with FreeQRCodeCreate.com. Enter any text into the generator above and turn it into a QR code that can be scanned with a smartphone or QR code reader.

Text QR codes are useful when you want to share information without requiring someone to type it manually. You can encode a short message, instructions, notes, contact information, product details, event information, or other text that can be stored in a QR code.

Customize your QR code with different colours, dot styles, corner styles, gradients, and a logo. When you're happy with the result, download your QR code and use it in digital or printed materials.

How to Create a Text QR Code

Create a QR code from text in a few simple steps:

1. Enter your text. Type or paste the text you want to encode into the QR code generator.
2. Customize your QR code. Choose your colours, background, dot style, and corner style.
3. Add a logo. Upload a logo if you want to create a branded QR code.
4. Choose the size. Select a QR code size suitable for your intended use.
5. Test the QR code. Scan the finished QR code with a smartphone to make sure the encoded text can be read correctly.
6. Download your QR code. Save the finished QR code as PNG, JPG, or SVG.

What Is a Text QR Code?

A text QR code is a QR code that stores text information rather than a website URL. When the QR code is scanned, the encoded text can be displayed by the QR code reader or smartphone.

Unlike a URL QR code, a text QR code does not need to point to a website. The information is stored directly in the QR code itself, making it useful for sharing short pieces of information without requiring an internet connection to retrieve the encoded text.

What Can You Put in a Text QR Code?

Messages and Notes

Create a QR code containing a short message, reminder, note, or other plain text that you want someone to read after scanning.

Instructions

Use a text QR code to provide short instructions for products, equipment, displays, activities, or events.

Contact Information

You can encode simple contact information such as a name, company, telephone number, or other details as text.

Event Information

Share event details such as a date, time, location, meeting information, or other short instructions.

Product Information

Add short product descriptions, usage information, instructions, or other text that customers can access by scanning the QR code.

Text QR Code vs URL QR Code

A text QR code stores text directly in the QR code, while a URL QR code stores a website address. If you want someone to open a webpage, use a URL QR Code Generator.

If the information you want to share is short and does not need to change, storing the text directly in the QR code can be a convenient option.

Customize Your Text QR Code

Customize the appearance of your text QR code to match your brand, website, event, or printed material.

Colours

Choose a custom QR code colour and background colour. Maintain strong contrast so the QR code remains easy to scan.

QR Code Styles

Choose different dot and corner styles to change the visual appearance of your QR code.

Gradients

Use a colour gradient to create a more distinctive QR code design.

Logo

Add your logo to create a branded text QR code. Test the finished QR code after adding a logo to make sure it scans correctly.

Text QR Code Best Practices

• Keep the text reasonably short. More information generally requires a more complex QR code, which can make scanning more demanding.
• Use good contrast. Make sure the QR code stands out clearly from its background.
• Choose an appropriate size. Make the QR code large enough for the intended scanning distance.
• Leave space around the QR code. Keep the area around the code clear.
• Test before publishing. Scan the final QR code with a smartphone before printing or sharing it.
• Check the decoded text. Make sure the text displayed after scanning is exactly what you intended.

Download Your Text QR Code

Download your finished text QR code as PNG, JPG, or SVG. SVG is useful for printing because it can be scaled without losing image quality, while PNG and JPG are convenient for digital documents and images.