Why Customize Your QR Code?
Default black-and-white QR codes work, but they're forgettable. A custom QR code with your brand colors and logo stands out on business cards, flyers, packaging, and presentations. Studies show that branded QR codes get scanned up to 80% more than plain ones.
The good news: you can create beautiful custom QR codes for free with QRCodeGen.ai — no account, no watermarks, no limits.
Step-by-Step: Create a Custom QR Code
Step 1: Choose Your QR Code Type
Visit QRCodeGen.ai and select the type of QR code you need:
• URL — Link to any website (most common)
• WiFi — Let guests connect to your network by scanning
• vCard — Share your contact information instantly
• Email — Pre-fill an email with recipient, subject, and body
• Phone — Dial a number with one scan
• SMS — Pre-compose a text message
• Text — Encode plain text
Step 2: Enter Your Content
Fill in the fields for your chosen type. For a URL QR code, simply paste your website link. For WiFi, enter your network name, password, and security type.
Tip: Keep URLs short. Shorter data = simpler QR code = easier scanning. Use URL shorteners for long links.
Step 3: Customize Colors
Click the color options to set:
• Foreground color — The color of the QR code dots (default: black)
• Background color — The background behind the dots (default: white)
Important: Maintain high contrast between foreground and background. Dark dots on a light background works best. Avoid low-contrast combinations like yellow on white — scanners may struggle.
Step 4: Choose Dot and Eye Shapes
QRCodeGen.ai offers multiple dot shapes:
• Square — Classic, traditional look
• Rounded — Modern, softer appearance
• Dots — Circular dots for a unique style
• Classy — Elegant, refined pattern
• Classy Rounded — Combines elegance with softness
You can also customize the corner eye shapes (the three large squares in the corners).
Step 5: Add Your Logo (Optional)
Upload your company logo or any image to place in the center of the QR code. QRCodeGen.ai automatically sizes it to maintain scannability.
Tips for logos:
• Use a simple, recognizable logo
• Square logos work best
• Keep the logo small — it shouldn't cover more than 30% of the QR code
• PNG with transparent background gives the cleanest look
Step 6: Preview and Test
QRCodeGen.ai shows a real-time preview as you make changes. Always test your QR code before printing:
1. Open your phone's camera
2. Point it at the QR code on your screen
3. Verify it links to the correct destination
Step 7: Download
Choose your export format:
• PNG — Best for digital use, social media, and general printing
• SVG — Vector format, scales infinitely. Best for professional printing and large signage
• WebP — Smaller file size for web use
Select your preferred resolution (up to 2048×2048 for PNG) and click Download.
Best Practices for Custom QR Codes
Do's
• ✅ Maintain high contrast (dark on light)
• ✅ Test before printing
• ✅ Use SVG for large-format printing
• ✅ Add a call-to-action near the QR code ("Scan for menu", "Scan to connect")
• ✅ Keep encoded data short
Don'ts
• ❌ Don't use light colors on light backgrounds
• ❌ Don't make QR codes too small (minimum 2cm × 2cm for print)
• ❌ Don't cover more than 30% with a logo
• ❌ Don't use QR codes for very long text (use URLs instead)
Why QRCodeGen.ai?
• Free forever — No limits, no watermarks, no account
• Private — 100% browser-based, your data never leaves your device
• Fast — Real-time preview, instant generation
• High quality — Up to 2048×2048 PNG and vector SVG export
Create your custom QR code now at QRCodeGen.ai.