A QR code designer lets you create custom QR codes with your own colors, style, and optional logo overlay — going beyond the standard black-and-white square. Design QR codes that match your brand or aesthetic while remaining fully scannable.
QR Code Settings
Use error correction H when adding a logo
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Tip: Test your QR code with a phone camera before distributing
How to Design a Custom QR Code
Standard QR codes are functional but generic. A custom-designed QR code can match your brand colors or visual identity while remaining just as scannable. This designer uses the same QR standard as any QR code generator — the customization is purely aesthetic.
Step 1: Enter Your URL or Text
Type the URL or text you want to encode. This is typically a website URL, but QR codes can encode any text — email addresses, phone numbers, plain text messages, vCard contact information, or even Wi-Fi credentials in the standard WIFI: format.
Step 2: Choose Your Colors
Select foreground (dark modules) and background (light modules) colors. The most important rule is maintaining high contrast — the scanning algorithm needs to distinguish the dark modules from the light ones. Avoid pastel foregrounds on white backgrounds. Dark foreground on light background always works; light on dark can also work but is less universally supported by older scanners.
Step 3: Set Error Correction
Error correction controls how much of the QR code can be obscured or damaged while still being readable. Level M (15%) is the default sweet spot for most uses. If you're adding a logo overlay, switch to Level H (30%) — this reserves more of the QR pattern for redundancy so the logo doesn't break scannability.
Step 4: Optional Logo Overlay
Upload a logo PNG or JPEG to place in the center of the QR code. The logo is automatically scaled to cover about 20% of the QR code area — the maximum safe overlay size at error correction level H. Round logos and simple icon marks work best. Avoid logos with fine detail as they may look pixelated at small QR code sizes.
Step 5: Download and Test
Download your custom QR code as a PNG file. Before distributing it — printing on packaging, adding to a website, or sending in a newsletter — always test it with at least two different phone cameras. Different apps have different tolerance for unusual colors and logos.
FAQ
Is the QR Code Designer free?
Yes, completely free with no account or signup required. Design your custom QR code and download it as a PNG file instantly.
Can I use a colored QR code for printing?
Yes. Custom-colored QR codes scan just as reliably as black-and-white ones, as long as there is enough contrast between the foreground and background colors. Avoid using similar colors for the foreground and background.
What is error correction level?
Error correction allows QR codes to be read even when partially obscured or damaged. Level L (7%) works for clean print uses. Level M (15%) is the default balance. Level Q (25%) is good when adding a logo. Level H (30%) is recommended when overlaying a large logo in the center.
Can I add my logo to the QR code?
Yes. Upload a logo image to overlay it in the center of the QR code. Use error correction level H (30%) when adding a logo, as it ensures the code remains scannable even with the center obscured.
Are my QR codes saved or tracked anywhere?
No. QR codes are generated entirely in your browser. No content is uploaded or stored on any server. The generated codes are not tracked.
What input can I encode in a QR code?
Any text or URL — website links, contact info (vCard format), plain text messages, email addresses, or phone numbers. URLs are the most common use case.