QR Code Generator

Encode a link or text with selectable colors, size, error correction, and download format

Raster logo overlay (PNG/JPG)
PNG, JPG, or SVG
Selectable pixel sizes

What do you want to encode?

Website URL
Link to any website
Email Address
Send an email
Phone Number
Make a call
SMS Message
Send a text
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What This Tool Does

The QR Code Generator creates QR codes for URLs, text, email addresses, phone numbers, and channel links. You can choose the foreground and background colors, set the image size and error correction, and download PNG, JPG, or SVG. Logo overlays are available for PNG and JPG output.

QR codes can connect printed or on-screen material to a link. Use them on business cards, merchandise, event signage, or video graphics, and test the finished placement before distributing it.

How to Use the QR Code Generator

1

Enter Your Content

Paste the URL, text, email, or phone number you want to encode. For YouTube channels, use your channel's full URL (e.g., youtube.com/@handle) or a subscription-confirmation link. You can also encode a specific video or playlist URL.

2

Choose Colors and Output

Choose foreground and background colors that match your brand. You can also select the output size, error-correction level, and file format, then optionally place your logo in the center of PNG or JPG output.

3

Download and Deploy

Download the QR code as PNG, JPG, or SVG. Choose the pixel size for PNG or JPG, and test a printed sample with multiple phones before producing signs or merchandise.

Best Uses for YouTube Creators

  • Channel subscribe links: Encode a channel URL with YouTube's subscription-confirmation parameter for merchandise, business cards, or on-screen graphics. YouTube controls the confirmation experience.
  • Event and speaking appearances: If you speak at events, conferences, or meetups, include your QR code on your slide deck or handouts so attendees can find your channel immediately without having to search.
  • Video end screens and outros: Design a QR code that links to your newest video or a curated playlist, then overlay it on your outro graphic. Viewers watching on a second screen (phone while TV plays) can scan it to continue watching.
  • Printed merchandise and packaging: T-shirts, stickers, and packaging are a natural place for QR codes. A branded QR code that matches your channel's color palette looks intentional rather than an afterthought.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will adding a logo reduce scannability? It can. A logo covers part of the code. Choose error-correction level H, keep the logo small, and test the exported PNG or JPG on several devices before using it.
  • Do the QR codes expire? The exported pattern is static and has no YouTool expiration date. It can stop reaching the intended content if the encoded destination changes, becomes unavailable, or no longer accepts access.
  • What's the minimum print size for a QR code? There is no single size that works for every code. Payload length, contrast, print quality, and scan distance all matter, so print a sample at the intended size and test it with several devices.

Related Tools

  • Subscribe Link Generator — Create a channel URL with YouTube's subscription-confirmation parameter; YouTube controls the resulting prompt.
  • Channel ID Finder — Find your channel ID to construct custom YouTube URLs for use in your QR codes.

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