How to Use This QR Code Generator
- Choose the payload type: URL, text, email, phone, SMS, Wi-Fi, or vCard.
- Fill in the relevant fields for that payload.
- Adjust size, colors, and error correction if needed.
- Download the final QR code as PNG or SVG.
When QR Codes Are Most Useful
QR codes work best when they remove friction from a phone-based action: opening a URL, joining a Wi-Fi network, saving contact details, or launching an email or SMS flow without manual typing.
They are less effective when the encoded content is too long, the printed size is too small, or the design trades away contrast for style.
Features
- ✓ URL, text, Wi-Fi, SMS, phone, email, and vCard payloads
- ✓ Live QR preview
- ✓ PNG and SVG downloads
- ✓ Error-correction and size controls
- ✓ Foreground and background color controls
- ✓ 100% local generation
Frequently Asked Questions
? What kinds of QR codes can I generate here?
You can generate QR codes for URLs, plain text, email links, phone numbers, SMS payloads, Wi-Fi login strings, and simple vCard contact records.
? Can I download the QR code as an image?
Yes. The tool exports both PNG and SVG so you can use the result in docs, slides, print assets, or internal tooling.
? Do QR payloads leave my browser?
No. QR generation happens locally in your browser. pigia.dev does not upload or process the payload on a server.
? Why do some QR codes scan less reliably than others?
Longer payloads create denser QR patterns. Small print sizes, low-contrast colors, or too much encoded data can all make scanning less reliable on real devices.