Text to QR Code
Encode any text into a QR code — a note, a code, a serial number. Free, in your browser, download PNG or SVG.
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About the Text to QR Code
Type any text — a short note, a coupon code, a serial or asset number, a secret message — and this tool encodes it verbatim into the QR code. Scanning it simply shows the text; it does not open a website or app, which makes it ideal for offline uses like inventory tags, treasure hunts, or attaching hidden details to a physical object. The text is encoded on your device and the code is free of watermarks. Download a vector SVG or a high-resolution PNG.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when I scan a plain-text QR code?
The scanner just displays the text you encoded. It does not open a link or an app — it is a way to attach readable information to a physical thing.
How much text can a QR code hold?
A lot — up to a few thousand characters — but the more you encode, the denser and harder to scan the code becomes. Keep it short for reliable scanning on small prints.
Is the text private?
It is encoded entirely in your browser and never uploaded, but remember: anyone who scans the printed code can read whatever text you put in it.
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