ENCODE ANY TEXT IN A QR CODE.

Generate a QR code that displays plain text when scanned. Perfect for messages, serial numbers, coupons and notes.

Your Text

Enter the text to encode in the QR code

Text content*

Preview

Type your text to generate a QR code

How it works

Enter any text: messages, codes, serial numbers, coupons, poems — anything.

See the QR code update as you type, character by character.

Export in PNG, SVG or PDF format.

Print on packaging, greeting cards, scavenger hunts, museum labels, product tags.

Create a free account to save, track and manage all your QR codes from one dashboard.

FAQ

Up to about 4,296 characters, but for reliable scanning, keep it under 300 characters. Shorter is better.

Yes. QR codes support the full UTF-8 character set: accents, symbols, emojis, CJK characters.

The text is displayed on screen. If it contains a URL, most scanners offer to open it. Plain text is just shown.

Absolutely. Encode discount codes, promo codes, or serial numbers that your POS system can scan and validate.

A URL QR code auto-opens the link. A text QR code just displays the content. Use text for non-URL data.