{"id":36415,"date":"2023-04-21T15:53:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T14:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapsurveys.com\/?page_id=36415"},"modified":"2025-08-21T12:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:26:52","slug":"free-qr-code-generator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.snapsurveys.com\/resources\/free-qr-code-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"Free QR code generator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here\u2019s our free QR code generator that you can use any time \u2013 just paste the link below and get your code!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to share online links without the need to type long URLs into your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it doesn\u2019t have to be just links for surveys either!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QR code generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to use this free QR code generator. Just follow the simple instructions below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Please note \u2013 Snap Surveys is not responsible for protecting data transmitted through any QR codes you generate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* QR Code *\/\n.qrcode-wrap {\n    padding: 20px;\n    background-color: #f9fafa;\n    border: 1px solid #ccc;\n    margin: 1rem 0;\n}\n#qrcode {\n    width: 130px;\n    height: 130px;\n    margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n<\/style>     \n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snapsurveys.com\/wp-content\/themes\/required-starter\/javascripts\/qrcode.min.js\"><\/script> \n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\njQuery( document ).ready(function($) {\nvar qrcode = new QRCode(document.getElementById(\"qrcode\"), {\n\twidth: 130,\n\theight: 130\n});\n\nfunction makeCode () {\t\t\n\tvar elText = document.getElementById(\"text\");\n\tqrcode.makeCode(elText.value);\n}\n\nmakeCode();\n\n$(\"#text\").\n\ton(\"blur\", function () {\n\t\tmakeCode();\n\t}).\n\ton(\"keydown\", function (e) {\n\t\tif (e.keyCode == 13) {\n\t\t\tmakeCode();\n\t\t}\n\t});\n});\n\n<\/script>\n\n<div class=\"qrcode-wrap\">\n<p>Enter the URL or text you&#8217;d like to convert, then press Enter or Return to generate the QR code.<\/p>\n<p><label for=\"text\"><strong>Input text or URL<\/strong> (max 191 characters)<\/label><input id=\"text\" style=\"width: 80%;\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"e.g. www.domain.com\/survey\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"qrcode\"><\/div>\n<p>Right click QR code and select &#8216;Save image as&#8230;&#8217; to save to your PC.<\/p>\n<p>The image can be used on printed materials such as paper version of your survey or a postcard and in online communications i.e. websites or emails.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a QR code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QR codes (quick response) are scannable, 2D versions of a bar code that let you share online links to webpages without someone having to go to a web browser and type in that link manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They scan the QR code with their smartphone\u2019s camera and the webpage loads on their device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third-party scanners can also be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is a QR code generator useful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QR code generators are useful when you need to direct people to a specific webpage quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few scenarios where QR codes and QR code generators come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sharing a survey in a doctor\u2019s waiting room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returning items and printing a returns label off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking visitor details visitor check in tool link upon entry to a premises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirming booking details upon arrival to a hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showing proof of Covid-19 vaccination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As more people have smartphones in their pocket, QR codes have become a common way of transferring information quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I use a QR code generator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use a QR code generator, you must type in the URL you want to link people to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, right click and save the image to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then add the image to where you need it \u2013 printed materials, your website, marketing emails etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least, this is how simple it is to use the Snap Surveys free online QR code generator!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I scan a QR code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easier than ever to scan a QR code \u2013 just open up the camera app on your phone and point the lens at the code! It\u2019ll scan automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to download an app to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are QR code generators safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Free online QR code generators themselves are safe \u2013 but it\u2019s the security of the company that receives data that affects online safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any information submitted via the QR code has to be stored somewhere, and there are many ways this can be exploited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, users should consider who they are giving their data to. Are they reputable? Do you understand why they need your data? Do they outline what will happen to your data?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Snap Surveys QR code generator is free and easy to use, but we do not control what happens to the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will a QR code work on screenshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2013 QR codes can work on a screenshot as long as it\u2019s a clear image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do QR codes expire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QR codes don\u2019t expire or become invalid, as the data is stored in the graphic and cannot be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best free QR code generator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The free QR code generator from Snap Surveys is the perfect choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s quick and easy to use \u2013 and we don\u2019t store your information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scroll back up to use it!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"ninja_pages_read_more\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.snapsurveys.com\/resources\/free-qr-code-generator\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":39948,"parent":21,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/banner-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-36415","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Free QR Code Generator | Snap Surveys<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Generate QR codes easily with this free tool. 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