QR Code Maker: Fast, Easy, Effective
Creating a QR Code is simple—but using the right QR Code Maker makes all the difference. In this quick guide, we’ll show you smart ways to use QR Codes and how to choose the best tool for the job. Whether it links to a website or displays info, a well-made QR Code gets results.
Static QR Code Maker: Quick & Free
A Static QR Code Maker lets you create permanent QR Codes—perfect for projects where you don’t need edits or tracking. Once generated, they’re locked in for good.
Static QR Codes are free to create with our Australian-made generator, ideal for simple links or plain text. Just note: the longer the URL, the denser the code. Our Static QR Code Maker supports a wide range of options. You can create QR Codes for:
- Link
- Text
- Location (with GoogleMaps)
- Telephone
- SMS
- Skype
- Zoom
- WI-Fi access
- V-Card
- Events
- PayPal checkout
- BitCoin transaction
Access our Static QR Code Generator.
Watch the video below for more details.
Dynamic QR Code Maker: Editable & Trackable
Dynamic QR Codes work like static ones but with a powerful advantage—they’re editable. While they only support URLs, this QR Code Maker embeds a flexible database link that you can update anytime.
This means you can change your destination URL without reprinting the code—perfect for ongoing marketing campaigns. Plus, you’ll get basic tracking stats and a cleaner, less dense QR Code, no matter how many updates you make.
Say goodbye to cluttered codes—go dynamic for smarter results.
Unlock our Dynamic QR Code Generator, available for a minimal subscription fee.
Watch the tutorial video below for full details.
As shown in the video above, dynamic QR Codes offer plenty of powerful features—most notably, the ability to add UTM parameters for Google Analytics tracking.
You can either use our built-in system or generate your custom link with UTMs using the link generator—just fill in the fields and you’re set.
Once created, simply copy the URL and paste it into the designated URL field.
If you create it directly in the generator, it won’t activate until the first scan.
QR Code Maker: Personalise Your Code Anytime
You can easily decorate your QR Code—whether static or dynamic—within the software. However, experience shows that customising outside the program often delivers better results.
Why? Because you can make unlimited adjustments to logo size, colours, and design without altering the QR Code destination. When you customise within the software, any changes require regenerating the code, creating a brand-new QR Code.
Watch the video below to discover a simple, free way to decorate your QR Code and edit it anytime.
What QR Codes Are Used For: Endless Possibilities
QR Codes are being used across businesses, governments, and by individuals in countless ways. They bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, allowing instant access with a simple scan—no need to type long web addresses.
Here are just a few of the ways QR Codes are being put to work:
- QR Codes on bus stops, train stations and subway stations: A quick scan gives commuters realtime information on when the next bus, train or subway will arrive.
- Posted next to paintings and sculptures at museums. Great for visitors who want to learn more about the artist, the time period, and the reaction to the photo. It could also include links to other work by the artist, related artists, and even the ability to buy the image on a mug or poster at the museum shop.
- As part of a personalized direct mail piece. Each QR code can go to a PURL (personalized URL (Uniform Resource Locator)).
- On historical sites and on walking trails. Sure, a plaque is fine for grandma, but I’d like to delve deeper, whether with a wikipedia entry, or an video of a local historian explaining the significance of the site.
- At video kiosks. QR codes can appear as people interact with your kiosk, whether it’s at the mall or your place of business.
- On For Sale signs. Whether residential or commercial, for sale signs could include codes that had all the information a sell sheet includes, plus video walkthroughs.
- Email newsletter signups. Build your subscriber base by having quick links to an email signup box.
- E-learning. Have your QR code generate an email that starts an autoresponder, sending daily emails filled with lessons and related information.
- Next to packaged food in groceries. Give shoppers quick access to recipes that include the ingredients they see on the shelf.
- In a jigsaw puzzle. This would create some real engagement as the user would have to put together the puzzle before scanning the image.
- On produce. You could include information about the farm, organic vs. conventional growing, best by dates, etc.
- On bottles of wine. It would be nice to be able to get info about the vineyard, and maybe buy a case of that bottle I enjoyed at the restaurant.
- On tags for sustainable clothes. Is that piece of clothing really sustainable? Let’s quickly scan and see it’s story.
- For conference signage. Next to the name of the upcoming sessions in each room would be the QR code so you could get the full description, speaker bios, and see if there’s any room left.
- On conference name tags. Why trade business cards when you can just scan them.
- Written in calamari ink on diners’ plates. You can’t make this stuff up.
- On jewelry. Examples abound.
- As part of interactive maps. Check out this example from Town Graphics.
- At the bottom of print newspaper and magazine articles. Then you could quickly get to the online version and see the comments that other readers had left. (And then lose all faith in humanity due to those comments.)
- On liquor bottles. Linked to drink recipes; this would be especially good for new drinks you’re bringing to market.
- On building permits. New York City is already doing this.
- On the fliers that you find under your windshield wipers at the mall. One example might be an offer for a car wash; the URL would give you the discount code and directions to the car wash offering the deal.
- On the safety bar ads on ski mountain chair lifts. These days, everyone on the mountain seems to have a smartphone, and they’re going to be a captive audience for 5 – 10 minutes, sitting on that chair going up the mountain.
- Inside elevators. If I ran a dry cleaning service or something else that helped busy executives out I’d advertise inside elevators in tall buildings. Other good options might include flowers (for spouses left at home with the kids), discounts on take out food, etc.
- In bar bathrooms. I often see cab companies advertising above the urinals in bars. (Hey, what can I say? I frequent classy places.) Why not make it easier for patrons to get a safe ride home, rather than drunk dial a wrong number? Just make sure you have a tight grip on your phone.
- Within a video game console to share avatars. Nintendo is already doing just that.
- To get more people to sign a petition. Like this example from Change.org.
- At bars, clubs and anywhere else music is playing. Sure, Shazam is a great tool for finding music, and often you can even buy the track you discovered at iTunes or Amazon. But in a loud club you may not be able to suss out the song. If a QR code appeared above the DJ’s head, you could quickly scan the code and purchase that new song.
- On the backs of tractor trailers. Because “How’s My Driving?” with an 800 number is so last decade.
- On wedding invitations instead of RSVP cards. Scan a QR, save a tree. And a stamp.
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