How to Make a QR Code
for Free (Incl. WiFi)

QR codes are everywhere — menus, posters, packaging, business cards — because they remove typing. One scan opens a link, joins a WiFi network, or dials a number. And making one is completely free; you don't need an account or a subscription.

This guide shows you how to create a QR code for the five most useful types, how to make a WiFi QR code guests can scan to connect, and how to avoid the "expiring QR code" trap.

Static vs. Dynamic QR Codes (Important)

This is the one thing that trips people up. Many "free" generators create dynamic QR codes — the code points to their redirect link, which they can disable or start charging for later. If that happens, your printed posters stop working.

Static QR codes encode the data directly. They never expire, have no scan limits, and don't track your users. Raha Tools generates static codes, so what you print keeps working forever.

The 5 QR Code Types (and When to Use Them)

• URL — link to a website, menu, form or social profile. The most common type.
• Text — show any plain message when scanned.
• Email — opens a pre-filled email to your address (great on business cards).
• Phone — starts a call to your number.
• WiFi — connects to your network automatically — perfect for cafés, offices and guest rooms.

Step-by-Step: Create a QR Code

Using the free Raha QR Code Generator:

1. Choose a type

Pick URL, Text, Email, Phone or WiFi. The input fields change to match, and the preview updates live as you type.

2. Style it

Set a foreground and background color to match your brand. Keep strong contrast (dark code on a light background) so scanners read it reliably.

3. Set size & error correction

Choose the download resolution, and an error-correction level — higher levels make the code more robust if part of it gets dirty or covered (useful if you add a logo).

4. Download PNG or SVG

Grab a high-resolution PNG for screens, or a scalable SVG for print that stays razor-sharp from a business card to a billboard.

How to Make a WiFi QR Code

This is the most-loved use case. In the QR generator, open the WiFi tab and enter:

1. Your network name (SSID) — exactly as it appears, including capital letters.
2. Your password.
3. The encryption type (WPA/WPA2 for almost all modern routers).

Download it, print it, and stick it on the wall. Guests open their camera, point it at the code, and connect — no more spelling out a long password.

Tips for QR Codes That Always Scan

• Keep high contrast — dark on light. Avoid light-on-dark or low-contrast color pairs.
• Don't print too small — aim for at least 2 × 2 cm; bigger for distant scanning (posters).
• Leave the quiet zone — keep clear space around the code; don't crowd it with text.
• Test before printing — always scan your downloaded code with a phone first.

Feature	Raha QR Generator	Typical "free" generators
Code type	Static (never expires)	Often dynamic (can expire)
Scan tracking	None	Common
Signup	No	Often required
SVG export	Yes	Sometimes paid