A static QR code turns a link or text into an easy-to-scan visual format without relying on a subscription. The Softease generator creates the code directly from the supplied content, without an account, watermark or saved data.
How to generate a free QR code
- Enter the link or text you want to encode.
- Choose the format, colours, size and error-correction level.
- Generate the code, scan the preview and download the PNG or SVG file.
Does the QR code expire?
A static QR code has no expiration date. Its destination is encoded directly in the visual pattern, so scanning does not depend on a redirect managed by Softease. If you encode a link, the code continues to work for as long as that link remains available.
This distinction matters before printing a code on menus, posters, packaging or business cards. A static code cannot be changed after printing, but it cannot be disabled because a trial period has ended either.
When to choose a static code
Static codes are suitable for stable web addresses, contact details, short text and materials that do not require scan analytics. If you need to change the destination later without reprinting, you need a dynamic code, which is a different product.
How to keep a QR code easy to scan
- Maintain strong contrast between the code and its background.
- Keep the quiet zone around the code enabled.
- Do not stretch or distort the downloaded image.
- For print, use SVG when your design application supports it.
- Test the code with several phones before publishing it.
Which error-correction level to choose
Medium is suitable for most uses. A high level can recover more of a damaged code, but creates a denser pattern. For long content, a lower level can keep the code simpler.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the code commercially?
Yes. You may use the generated file in digital or printed materials, including commercial projects.
Does Softease save the link I enter?
No. The content is processed for the current request and is not stored by the generator.
Can I change the link after downloading the code?
Not in a static code. You must generate and print a new code for a different destination.
Why does my QR code not scan?
The most common causes are low contrast, a missing quiet zone, a size that is too small, image distortion or a damaged printed surface.