PermaQRFree QR code generator (no sign-up, never expires)
Type a link or any text and download a static QR code. It is created in your browser, has no watermark, and will work for as long as the link it contains works.
Tip: keep dark modules on a light background and test with two phones before printing.
Static vs dynamic QR codes
| Static (free) | Dynamic (PermaQR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Expires? | Never | Never (pay once) |
| Change link after printing | No | Yes |
| Scan counts | No | Yes |
| Code density | Grows with long links | Always short and easy to scan |
Questions
Do free QR codes expire?
Static QR codes never expire, because the link is stored in the pattern itself. Nothing has to stay online for them to work. They just can’t be edited after printing.
Is this QR code generator really free?
Yes. Static codes are free with no sign-up, no watermark and no scan limit. The code is generated in your browser.
When do I need a dynamic code instead?
When you might change the destination later: a menu that changes, a campaign page, a PDF you will update. Dynamic codes let you change the link without reprinting.
Need a dynamic QR code that won't expire?
PermaQR codes are paid for once. Edit the link any time, unlimited scans, no subscription.