QR code for a link (URL) — how to create and where to use it

A QR code for a link turns any web address into a scannable code: someone scans it with their phone camera and the page opens instantly, no URL typing needed. It is the simplest and most common type of QR code — and the fastest to create.

What a link (URL) QR code is

It is a QR code that contains a web address. When scanned, the phone opens the page directly in the browser. It works with any link: your website, a product page, a Google Form, a social media profile, a download link or any other public address.

How to make a QR code for a link

1. Open the QR code generator on getQR.
2. Select the Link / URL type.
3. Paste the full web address (with https://).
4. Customise the colour and shape if you like.
5. Download the code as PNG or SVG and place it wherever you need.

Static or dynamic — which to choose

A static code holds the URL directly. It is simple and free, but if the link changes you must remake the code. A dynamic code encodes a short getQR link you can repoint anytime — without reprinting — and gives you scan analytics. Choose dynamic when you print in volume or when the link might change.

Where to use a link QR code

• Printed materials — flyers, posters, business cards, packaging: send people from paper straight to a web page;
• Products and labels — a code on the box that leads to instructions, warranty or registration;
• Presentations and slides — the audience scans and reaches extra resources without you dictating a long URL;
• Social media — a code that takes people to your Instagram profile, Facebook page or YouTube channel;
• Invoices and documents — a direct link to the payment portal or order details.

Practical tips

Always use the full link, with https://. Test the code with your own phone before printing. If the link is very long, a dynamic code produces a simpler QR (fewer dots) and is therefore easier to scan. Remember: the minimum size is about 2.5 cm, with good contrast and a white margin around it.

Generate your QR code now

Create a QR code for any link in seconds, free and without an account, with the getQR generator. Paste the URL, customise and download — ready to use.