# QR Code Generator - Complete Guide

> Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, WiFi, contacts, and payments. Free QR code generator.

Source: https://edesy.in/docs/tools/image-tools/qr-code

Create scannable QR codes for various purposes.

## How to Use

1. Enter the content (URL, text, etc.)
2. Customize appearance (optional)
3. Download QR code image

## QR Code Types

### URL/Website

Link to any web page:

- Enter full URL (https://example.com)
- Users scan to open website
- Great for marketing materials

### Plain Text

Share any text:

- Enter message or information
- Users scan to read content
- Good for short messages

### WiFi Network

Share WiFi credentials:

- Enter network name (SSID)
- Enter password
- Select security type (WPA/WPA2)
- Users scan to connect automatically

### Contact (vCard)

Share contact information:

- Enter name, phone, email
- Include company, address
- Users scan to save contact

### UPI Payment

For Indian payments:

- Enter UPI ID
- Optionally set amount
- Users scan to pay directly

## Customization Options

- **Size** - Download resolution
- **Colors** - Foreground and background
- **Logo** - Add center logo (maintain scannability)
- **Style** - Square or rounded dots

## Best Practices

### For Print

- Minimum 2x2 cm for reliable scanning
- High contrast colors
- Test before mass printing
- Leave quiet zone around code

### For Digital

- 200x200px minimum
- Consider display context
- Add call-to-action text
- Track scans if possible

### Common Mistakes

- Colors too similar (low contrast)
- QR code too small
- Content too long (complex code)
- Covering too much with logo

## Related Tools

- [WiFi QR Code](https://edesy.in/tools/wifi-qr-code) - Dedicated WiFi QR generator
- [UPI QR Code](https://edesy.in/tools/upi-qr-code) - Payment QR codes
- [vCard QR Code](https://edesy.in/tools/vcard-qr-code) - Contact cards
- [WhatsApp QR Code](https://edesy.in/tools/whatsapp-qr-code-generator) - WhatsApp chat links