About QRtez
Free, private QR code generation. Right in your browser.
The Story of QR Codes
QR codes (Quick Response codes) were invented in 1994 by engineer Masahiro Hara at Denso Wave, a Japanese automotive components manufacturer. They were originally designed to track parts on Toyota assembly lines. Compared to traditional barcodes, they could hold far more data and be read at high speed from any angle.
For over a decade, QR codes stayed in factories. Then smartphones put a camera in everyone's pocket, and suddenly anyone could scan one. Today they are everywhere: restaurant menus, payment terminals, boarding passes, product packaging, event tickets, and digital business cards.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated things further. Restaurants ditched physical menus, airlines went fully digital with boarding passes, and contactless payments became the norm. By the mid-2020s, billions of QR scans were happening every year across virtually every industry.
Why QRtez?
100% Free
No limits, no watermarks, no hidden fees. Create as many QR codes as you need.
Private by Design
Your data never leaves your device. QR codes are generated entirely in your browser.
Fully Customizable
Choose from 8 color presets, pick custom colors, and add your own logo.
High Quality
Download in high-resolution PNG or scalable SVG vector format.
No Expiration
QR codes encode data directly in the image, so they work as long as the image exists.
How to Use QRtez
Choose your content
Select from URL, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone, or SMS.
Customize the design
Pick colors, choose a preset, and add your logo.
Download or copy
Get your QR code as high-res PNG, scalable SVG, or copy to clipboard.