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Hello,

I have a webpage and I want to create one of those QR codes that people can scan with their phones to go directly to it. I’m not very techy, so I’m a bit unsure how to actually make one.

Is it a complicated process, or are there some simple tools or ways to do this in 2025? Preferably something free, if possible! Do web browsers maybe have this feature built-in now?

Any help would be great, thank you!

[Jeff Bullas]

Generating a QR code for a webpage is quite simple, and you have several easy, often free, methods available to do it.

First, many modern web browsers now include a built-in feature to create QR codes. For instance, if you are using Google Chrome, when you are on the webpage for which you want the QR code, you can usually click the “Share” icon in the address bar (it might look like an arrow pointing up out of a box) and then select “Create QR code.” A QR code for that specific page will be generated, and you can download it. Microsoft Edge and other browsers often have similar integrated functionality, sometimes found by right-clicking on the page or in the address bar options. This is often the quickest way.

Second, there is a large number of online QR code generator websites. If you do a quick internet search for “free QR code generator,” you will find many choices. On these sites, you typically just need to paste the full URL (the web address) of your webpage into a field, and the site will instantly generate the QR code image for you. Most allow you to download it as an image file, like a PNG. Many of these free online tools also offer options to customise the appearance of your QR code, such as changing colours or even adding a small logo in the centre, though some advanced customisation features might require a paid account on certain platforms.

Third, some design applications and marketing platforms also incorporate QR code generation into their toolset. For example, if you are using a design tool like Canva, it often includes an option to create and add QR codes to your designs directly.

Once you have generated your QR code, you can download it as an image file and then use it on your business cards, flyers, posters, presentations, or even on other digital platforms.

A couple of important things to remember: always double-check that the webpage URL you input into the generator is correct and complete. And before you use the QR code widely, especially if you are printing it, be sure to test it thoroughly with a few different QR code scanner apps on various smartphones to confirm it directs users to the intended webpage without any issues. For simple, static QR codes linking to a webpage, most reputable free generators are perfectly adequate.

Cheers,

Jeff

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