How to use: URL QR Code Generator
URL QR Code Generator is a free online qr tool that turn any link into a scannable QR code, adding https:// when the scheme is missing and warning about unsafe schemes instantly in your browser. Paste your data, adjust the options and get the result in real time — no installation, no sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
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Description
Turn any link into a scannable QR code, adding https:// when the scheme is missing and warning about unsafe schemes.
- qr
- Because everything is computed client-side, URL QR Code Generator is safe to use with sensitive data such as API keys, tokens or private logs.
How to use
Using URL QR Code Generator takes three steps:
- Paste your data into the input box (or load the example).
- Configure the options to match your target format or scenario.
- Copy, download or inspect the output — it updates live as you type.
Run
Examples
A link without a scheme gets https:// added automatically; javascript: and data: are refused.
Input
https://www.26173.com/en/tools/qr-code-generator
Output
<div class="qr-out">
<div class="qr-preview"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgo=" alt="QR code" width="256" height="256" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;image-rendering:pixelated"></div>
<div class="qr-meta">
<table class="tb-table"><tbody>
<tr><th>Detected type</th><td>URL</td></tr>
<tr><th>Version</th><td>4 (33×33 modules)</td></tr>
<tr><th>Error correction</th><td>M</td></tr>
<tr><th>Quiet zone</th><td>4 module(s)</td></tr>
<tr><th>Payload size</th><td>48 bytes (UTF-8)</td></tr>
<tr><th>Contrast</th><td>21.00:1</td></tr>
<tr><th>Validation</th><td class="ok">VALID</td></tr>
<tr><th>Render → decode self-test</th><td class="bad">FAILED (decoded ≠ payload)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table class="tb-table"><tbody><tr><th>scheme</th><td>https</td></tr><tr><th>host</th><td>www.26173.com</td></tr><tr><th>path</th><td>/en/tools/qr-code-generator</td></tr><tr><th>query</th><td></td></tr><tr><th>params</th><td>{}</td></tr></tbody></table>
</div>
</div>
<div class="qr-payload"><strong>Payload</strong><pre class="ex-io">https://www.26173.com/en/tools/qr-code-generator</pre></div>
<div class="tb-btns qr-actions">
<button class="btn btn-primary" data-qr-dl="png">Download PNG</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-dl="svg">Download SVG</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-copy="payload">Copy payload</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-copy="svg">Copy SVG</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-copy="image">Copy image</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-print>Print</button>
</div>
<p class="ex-note">Generated and verified entirely in your browser. No data is uploaded.</p>
This output was produced by actually running the tool, not written by hand.
Use cases
Common situations where URL QR Code Generator helps:
- Turn any link into a scannable QR code, adding https:// when the scheme is missing and warning about unsafe schemes.
Parameters
| key | Options | type | allowed | default | URL QR Code Generator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
type | Content type | select | text, url, wifi, email, phone, sms, vcard, mecard, geo, calendar, whatsapp, telegram, bitcoin, ethereum, upi, json, custom | — | url |
ec | Error correction | select | M (M ≈ 15% (default)), L (L ≈ 7%), Q (Q ≈ 25%), H (H ≈ 30% (needed for logos)) | — | M |
version | Version (0 = auto) | number | — | 0 | — |
margin | Quiet zone (modules) | number | — | 4 | 4 |
scale | Module size (px) | number | — | 8 | — |
fg | Foreground | color | — | #000000 | — |
bg | Background | color | — | #ffffff | — |
dot | Module style | select | square (Square), rounded (Rounded), dots (Dots) | — | — |
corner | Finder pattern style | select | square (Square (safest)), styled (Styled) | — | — |
Input: not required — the tool generates its own data · Output: HTML · live update while typing: ✗
FAQ
What is URL QR Code Generator?
URL QR Code Generator turn any link into a scannable QR code, adding https:// when the scheme is missing and warning about unsafe schemes. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data stays private.
Is URL QR Code Generator free to use?
Yes. URL QR Code Generator is free, unlimited and works without registration or installation.
Does my data get uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.
Good to know
- The result does not update while you type — press Run after changing the input.
- The output is rendered as formatted content; use Copy to take the plain value.
- Everything runs client-side, so extremely large inputs are limited by your browser tab’s memory rather than by a server upload limit.