PlainQR

Generate QR codes locally.

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URL and Text QR Code Generator

Use this page when you want the fastest possible QR workflow: paste a website, a short text snippet, or a list of links and download the code immediately. PlainQR keeps the process local in your browser, so there is no signup, no saved history, and no management layer around a simple static QR code. The result is a plain QR code you can export as SVG or PNG and use anywhere you need a clean, dependable link handoff.

Generated locally in the browser

Static SVG and PNG downloads

No login, no stored data, no dashboard

Content type
Choose what kind of QR code you want to create.
Active Preset
Paste a URL or text
Fastest path. Paste once and download.

Paste first, then download. The preview updates immediately.

Error correction is chosen automatically for scan reliability.

Preview
Live QR preview with local SVG and PNG downloads.

Color

Default PNG is 1024 px. Use the arrow to pick another size.

Payload

https://www.msf.org/

Generated locally in your browser.

How to use it

Keep the flow short: enter the payload, verify the preview, and download the file you need.

    Step 1

    Paste your text or URL
    Enter a single link or switch to bulk mode and paste one value per line.

    Step 2

    Check the live preview
    PlainQR updates the QR code locally in the browser while you edit.

    Step 3

    Download SVG or PNG
    Export a static QR code file and place it in print, slides, signage, or documents.

FAQ

Short answers to the practical questions people usually ask before they download.

Can I paste plain text instead of a website?
Yes. The text preset accepts raw text, full URLs, or any short value you want to encode into a static QR code.
Does PlainQR shorten or track my link?
No. PlainQR encodes the exact text you enter. It does not create dynamic links, track scans, or store your payload.
What is bulk mode for?
Bulk mode lets you paste one value per line and download all generated QR codes as a ZIP archive.

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Other QR code types

PlainQR keeps each use case on its own page so search engines and people can find the exact tool they need.

URL and Text

Paste a website or free text and download a static QR code.

Wi-Fi

Create a QR code that opens Wi-Fi connection details instantly.

vCard

Turn a person's contact details into a clean vCard QR code.

Email

Open a drafted email with recipient, subject, and body prefilled.

Phone

Create a QR code that opens a phone number directly for calling.

SMS

Open a text message with a phone number and optional message ready.