QR Codes: How to Create and Use Them Safely

QR (Quick Response) codes are 2D barcodes that store lots of data and scan fast — used everywhere from restaurant menus to payment systems.

What QR Codes Store

• URLs / website links
• Text
• Contact info (vCard)
• WiFi credentials
• Payment information

Creating QR Codes Free & Safely

1. Choose a tool that generates in your browser (data never leaves your device)
2. Verify links before sharing
3. Avoid personal data in publicly shared QR codes

Security — Beware “QRishing”

• QR codes hide their URL until scanned — they may lead to phishing sites
• Check the URL after scanning before entering data
• Don’t scan random QR codes in public places

Generate Instantly

Use our QR Code Generator — generated in your browser, nothing leaves your device. Free.