Text QR Code Generator
Create a free text QR code that displays any message when scanned. Great for notes, instructions, serial numbers and hidden messages.
How to make a QR code
- 1
Type or paste the text you want to encode.
- 2
Customize the design and error-correction level.
- 3
Download and print the text QR code.
QR code types you can create
- Website URL QR CodeTurn any website link into a free, scannable QR code.
- WiFi QR CodeCreate a free WiFi QR code so guests join your network by scanning — no password typing.
- vCard QR CodeCreate a free vCard QR code that saves your name, phone, email and company to any phone in one scan.
- Business Card QR CodeAdd a free QR code to your business card so people save your contact details in one scan.
- WhatsApp QR CodeCreate a free WhatsApp QR code that starts a chat with you, with an optional pre-filled message.
- Email QR CodeCreate a free email QR code that opens a new message to you with the subject and body pre-filled.
- SMS QR CodeCreate a free SMS QR code that opens a text message to your number with an optional pre-written message.
- Phone QR CodeCreate a free phone QR code that dials your number when scanned.
- Location QR CodeCreate a free location QR code that opens your address or coordinates in maps.
- Event QR CodeCreate a free event QR code that adds your event to any calendar in one scan, with title, time, venue and description.
- Bulk QR CodesGenerate hundreds of QR codes at once from a CSV file, free.
What is a QR code?
A text QR code shows a plain message when scanned — no internet needed. It is handy for instructions, product notes, serial numbers or a fun hidden message.
Type up to a few hundred characters and QRCodeTrue encodes them directly into the code, so the text is always available offline and works forever.
Product instructions
Show setup steps without printing a manual.
Inventory labels
Encode serial numbers and asset IDs.
Notes & messages
Leave a message that appears on scan.
Museum & exhibit info
Share captions that work without WiFi.
Why use QRCodeTrue
100% free
Unlimited QR codes with no sign-up, watermark or expiry.
Fully branded
Custom colors, dot shapes and your own logo in the center.
Private by design
Everything is generated in your browser — no data is uploaded.
Print-ready exports
Download crisp PNG, JPG and scalable SVG files.
Frequently asked questions
What is a text QR code?
It is a QR code that stores plain text and simply displays it when scanned, with no link involved.
Does it need the internet?
No. The text is stored in the code itself, so it works completely offline.
How much text can it hold?
A few hundred characters work reliably; shorter text produces a simpler, easier-to-scan code.
Is it free?
Yes, text QR codes are free with no sign-up.