How to create a QR code — complete beginner's guide

Want to create a QR code but not sure where to start? You do not need any technical skills — in less than a minute you will have a code ready to print or share. Here is how, step by step.

What you need before you start

Just the information you want to encode: a link (URL), WiFi network details, a vCard contact, a WhatsApp number or SEPA transfer details. That is it.

How to create a QR code in 4 steps

1. Open the generator — go to getQR.ro (works on phone, tablet or desktop).
2. Choose the code type — Link, WiFi, vCard, WhatsApp, Email, Phone, Location, Google Review, SEPA Payment or Menu.
3. Enter your data — for example, paste the URL or enter the WiFi network name and password.
4. Download the code — as PNG (for digital) or SVG (for printing at any size).

Customisation: colours, shapes and logo

getQR lets you customise the code with your brand colours, rounded corners and a logo in the centre. The essential rules: keep high contrast (dark code on a light background) and do not cover more than 30% of the code's surface with a logo — otherwise scanning becomes unreliable.

Static or dynamic?

If the link will never change, a static code is enough — it is free and needs no account. If you print materials or want analytics, use a dynamic code: change the destination anytime without reprinting and see how many scans you get. Read the full comparison.

Popular use cases

• Small businesses — restaurant menus, Google reviews, payments without a POS;
• Freelancers — payment code on invoices, digital business card;
• Events — access to presentations, feedback links, WiFi connection;
• Marketing — dynamic code campaigns, per-channel tracking, A/B testing on landing pages.

Mistakes to avoid

• Do not generate a code without https:// in the link — some phones will not open the URL;
• Do not print the code too small — at least 2.5 cm on materials scanned up close;
• Do not use colours with low contrast — the code must be easy for the camera to read;
• Do not use a static code for a link that might change — you will have to reprint everything.

Generate your QR code now

Create a QR code for free, with no account, in seconds with the getQR generator. Choose the type, enter your data, customise and download — done.