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QR Code Generator & Scanner
Generate QR codes for URLs, text, WiFi credentials, and more — or scan one safely, with a defanged copy of its link.
All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server. GDPR/DORA compliant.
QR Code Reference
Error Correction
- L (7%) - Smallest size
- M (15%) - Balanced
- Q (25%) - More reliable
- H (30%) - Most robust
Best Practices
- Test before printing
- Use high contrast colors
- Leave quiet zone margin
- Keep URLs short
Capacity
- Numeric: ~7,000 chars
- Alphanumeric: ~4,200 chars
- Binary: ~2,900 bytes
- Shorter = faster scan
Use Cases
- URLs and links
- WiFi network sharing
- Contact information
- Payment details
Drop a QR code image here, click to browse, or paste one from the clipboard
PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP or WebP. The image never leaves your browser.
Decoded content
Raw content
Defanged URL
Defanged URLs replace http → hxxp, . → [.] and :// → [://] so nobody clicks them by accident. Safe for tickets, emails and chat.
QR Scanner Reference
Security use cases
- Phishing QR codes (“quishing”) in emails, letters and posters
- Incident response triage
- Safe URL extraction for tickets
- Evidence documentation
Tips
- Crop close to the QR code
- Use a sharp, high-contrast image
- Inverted (light-on-dark) codes are supported
- Defang before you share a link