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Text QR Code

The Text QR Code generator is a versatile utility for sharing information that doesn't require an internet connection. It encodes plain text directly into the QR code pattern. When scanned, any standard QR reader will immediately display the encoded text on the screen. This is incredibly useful for product SKU information, inventory management, secret messages, educational scavenger hunts, or providing offline instructions. Since the data is stored within the code itself, it works in remote locations, deep inside buildings, or anywhere with poor cellular reception.

Pro Tips:
  • Keep text concise for better scan reliability
  • Supports special characters and emojis
  • Works entirely offline - no internet needed

Enter details on the left to generate your QR code

QR Code Information:

  • Size:512 x 512 px
  • Format:PNG / SVG
  • Security:Local Generation
  • Expiration:Never

01How to Create your QR Code

  1. 1.Enter your information: Fill in the fields above with your desired data (URL, WiFi details, etc.).
  2. 2.Customize: Adjust the resolution and settings to match your specific hardware or digital needs.
  1. 3.Generate: Our local engine creates your custom code instantly in the browser.
  2. 4.Download: Export as PNG for web use or high-quality SVG for professional printing.

02Pro Tips: Best Practices

Be concise: Shorter text results in a cleaner, more reliable QR code.

Use paragraphs: For longer notes, use line breaks to make the text readable on the phone.

Verify formatting: Some scanners may strip leading/trailing whitespace.

03Technical Specifications & Standards

All QR codes generated by QR Studio strictly adhere to the ISO/IEC 18004 international standard. This ensures 100% compatibility with any hardware scanner or smartphone camera worldwide.

  • Standards: ISO/IEC 18004:2015
  • Encoding: UTF-8 / Alphanumeric
  • Correction: Reed-Solomon (Auto)

Our generation engine uses optimized Reed-Solomon Error Correction, allowing codes to remain scannable even if up to 30% of the area is damaged or obscured.

Privacy Guaranteed: Processing occurs locally in your browser memory via client-side libraries.

04Tool-Specific FAQ

How much text can I realistically fit?

While the theoretical limit is over 4,000 characters, scan reliability drops significantly after 500 characters. For the best experience across all phone types, we recommend keeping your text concise and well-formatted.

Do I need internet to scan a text QR code?

No. This is one of the main advantages of text QR codes. Since the message is stored in the data pixels of the image, the scanning device can decode and display it without any network access.

Can I include emojis and special characters?

Yes. Our generator uses UTF-8 encoding, which supports a wide range of symbols, international characters, and modern emojis. We recommend testing to ensure the scanning app displays them correctly.

Is this a good way to share sensitive notes?

While the generation is private (done on your local machine), anyone who scans the code can see the text. Do not use QR codes for highly sensitive data like clear-text banking passwords in public places.