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Free Plain Text QR Code Generator

A text QR code shows exactly what you typed when scanned. Nothing opens, nothing is fetched — which makes it the most reliable type when there is no internet.

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What should the code do?

Any text, shown exactly as typed.

Design

Code colour
On white. Always clear.
Background
On white. Always clear.
Module shape

Higher levels recover from more damage but make the code denser. A centred logo needs Q or H.

Printed below the symbol. Long text wraps onto up to four lines.

Captions and call-to-action bars are drawn outside the code, so the four-module quiet zone stays clear. Every download contains exactly the artwork shown in the preview.

Upload your logo

Add your brand to the centre of your QR code, or place it above or below. Always test the final code before printing.

Optional

PNG, JPG or WebP · Up to 2 MB · Stays on your device

How to make this code

  1. 1

    Type or paste the text. Line breaks and spacing are preserved exactly.

  2. 2

    Keep it short: text codes grow quickly, and a dense symbol needs a bigger print.

  3. 3

    Download and scan the printed copy to confirm every character survived.

Frequently asked questions

Does a text QR code work without internet?

Yes. The words are inside the pattern, so the scanning phone needs no connection and no server.

How much text fits?

In practice a few hundred characters stays comfortably scannable at ordinary print sizes. Thousands of characters technically fit but need a large, high-quality print.

Which download format is best for printing?

SVG is a true vector file: a printer or designer can scale it to any size without losing edge quality, so it is the best thing to hand to a print shop. The PDF here places a high-resolution image of the same artwork on the paper size you choose, which suits home and office printing at that size. PNG is for screens and for systems that only accept images. Whichever you pick, print one copy at the final size and scan that copy yourself before ordering a batch — no format can guarantee a scan on a given printer, material or light.

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