PRPickrack

Free QR Code Generator

10 content types incl. crypto + VietQR · custom shapes + gradient · logo overlay · scan-me frame · PNG or SVG. No signup, no tracker.

Keep strong contrast so scanners can read the pattern.

Centered ~30% of QR size. Error correction is forced to High so the QR still scans.

Preview

Free & unlimited — 10 content types incl. crypto + VietQR, 6 dot shapes, gradient, logo, scan-me frame. Browser-side. No tracker.

Create a free QR code for any URL, WiFi network, vCard, email, phone, SMS, location, calendar event (iCal), or payment request (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Lightning, PayPal, VietQR) — fully customized with your brand colors, dot shape, logo overlay, and a caption frame, then downloaded as PNG or SVG in one click. Pickrack covers 10 content types and runs entirely in your browser — no signup, no scan tracking, no expiring links.

Customize the QR like a paid generator without paying: pick from 6 dot shapes (square / rounded / dots / classy / classy-rounded / extra-rounded), 3 eye-frame styles + 2 eye-ball styles, switch the foreground to a 2-color linear or radial gradient, drop in a logo overlay, and wrap the QR in a frame with a 'SCAN ME' caption or arrow banner. Same visual depth as $5–$25/month tools.

Pickrack uses the open-source qr-code-styling library running entirely on your device. The QR is generated locally and never sent to any tracking service — no shortener, no redirect, no analytics, no expiring URLs. Anyone scanning gets the data you encoded directly. Download as PNG (raster) or SVG (vector); error correction levels L (7%) / M (15%) / Q (25%) / H (30%) trade capacity for damage tolerance, and uploading a logo auto-forces High.

Key features

  • 9 content types — URL, text, WiFi (auto-connect), vCard (contact), email, tel (auto-dial), SMS, geo location (opens Maps), and iCal calendar event (add to calendar on scan).
  • 6 dot shapes + custom eyes — Square, rounded, dots, classy, classy-rounded, extra-rounded. Three eye-frame styles and two eye-ball styles you can mix-and-match — same visual depth as paid generators.
  • Gradient colors — Linear or radial 2-stop gradient on the QR modules. Rotation slider 0–360° for linear. Pair with a solid background or invert for contrast.
  • Logo overlay built-in — Upload a PNG or SVG; Pickrack centers it on the QR at ~30% size, hides background dots behind it, and auto-forces High error correction so the QR still scans.
  • Frame with caption — Wrap the QR in a clean border, a colored caption banner, or a 'scan-me' arrow banner pointing up at the code. Custom caption text (default 'SCAN ME') and frame color.
  • PNG + SVG download — PNG for screen / printing at known size; SVG for design tools, business cards, vinyl. Logo and frame are embedded in both formats.
  • Adjustable size 100-1000px — 100px for inline use; 500px for posters; 1000px for high-DPI prints.
  • No tracking, no shortener — Most online QR generators bake in their own URL shortener (and analytics). Pickrack encodes your URL DIRECTLY — no redirect, no tracking, no scan analytics.

How to use

  1. Step 1: Pick a content type — URL is most common. For WiFi, fill SSID + password + encryption. For events, pick start/end datetimes. For geo, paste latitude/longitude from Google Maps.
  2. Step 2: (Optional) Customize colors and logo — Pick brand colors. Upload a logo — error correction auto-bumps to High so the QR survives the overlay.
  3. Step 3: Adjust size + error correction — Default 400px + M correction works for 90% of cases. Increase for posters; force High if you'll print on rough/weathered surfaces.
  4. Step 4: Download PNG or SVG — PNG for everyday use. SVG for design, vinyl printing, or business cards — scales without pixelation.

When to use

  • Restaurant menu — print a QR on the table that opens your online menu
  • WiFi guest network — print on a placard so guests scan and auto-connect (no typing password)
  • Business card — encode vCard so scanning adds you to phone contacts
  • Event poster — QR linking to ticket page, RSVP form, OR a calendar event QR that adds the event to the scanner's calendar
  • Hotel/Airbnb welcome card — phone QR auto-dials reception; SMS QR pre-fills check-in message
  • Storefront / property listing — geo QR opens Maps directly at the lat/lng (no address lookup)
  • Branded marketing — match QR colors to brand and drop your logo in the center
  • Pay link — encode a payment request URL (Stripe, PayPal, MoMo)
  • Product packaging — link to instructions, registration, or warranty page

Frequently asked questions

Does the QR code track who scans it?

No. Pickrack encodes your URL (or other payload) directly into the QR pattern — no shortener, no redirect, no analytics. When someone scans, they go straight to your destination. Their device doesn't ping anything Pickrack-related.

How does the logo overlay work?

Upload a logo (PNG, SVG, JPG) and Pickrack centers it on the QR at ~22% size with a clean background pad. Error correction is auto-forced to High (~30%) so the QR still scans with the central pixels obscured by your logo. Logo is embedded in both PNG (raster) and SVG (via the <image> element with the logo data URL inlined).

How do I pick QR colors that scan reliably?

Keep strong contrast: a dark foreground on a light background. Most scanners use a luminance threshold around 50%, so very pale foregrounds (light blue, yellow) on white will fail. If in doubt, test with your phone camera at the actual print size — if it doesn't scan in <2 seconds, increase contrast or switch back to black-on-white.

Why use SVG over PNG?

SVG scales infinitely — print at 1cm or 1m without pixelation. Best for business cards, posters, vinyl signs. PNG is fine for fixed-size screen or document use. Logos in the SVG are embedded as inline data URLs so the file is fully self-contained.

What's the maximum data length?

QR can hold up to 4,296 alphanumeric characters or 2,953 bytes. Higher error correction reduces capacity. For long URLs, consider a URL shortener (your own, not embedded by us).

Does the calendar event QR add to all phone calendars?

It uses the iCal VEVENT standard. iPhone (Calendar app) and Android (Google Calendar) prompt 'Add to calendar' on scan. Some Samsung scanners ignore VCALENDAR — test with the target device if it matters. Format requires title + start + end at minimum.

What error correction level should I use?

L (7%) — clean prints, no logo. M (15%) — default, most common. Q (25%) — outdoor poster, some weathering. H (30%) — logo overlay (auto-set), vinyl that'll get scratched, rough surfaces.

Can I generate WiFi QR for guests?

Yes — WiFi format: WIFI:S:<SSID>;T:<WPA|WEP|nopass>;P:<password>;;. Pickrack's WiFi mode formats this for you. iPhone (iOS 11+) and Android 10+ auto-connect on scan.

Will my QR work on all phones?

Yes — QR is a 1994 standard with universal support. iOS Camera app (iOS 11+), Google Lens, and any QR scanner app all read standard QR. Pickrack uses standard QR (not Micro QR or rMQR), which is the only format with universal scanner support.

Is there a size minimum for printing?

QR should be at least 2cm × 2cm for reliable phone scan from 30cm distance. For poster-size (scan from 1m+), use 10cm × 10cm. Higher data density = needs larger physical size. With a logo overlay, bump physical size 20-30% to compensate for reduced scan margin.

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