Text QR code generator
Type any text to generate a QR code that displays it directly when scanned.
How the text QR code works
The QR code encodes exactly the text you type, without turning it into a link or any other format.
When scanned, the phone's camera app shows that text as is, ready to copy.
Widely used for short instructions, notes in museums or exhibitions, or temporary access codes that don't need to open any link.
Worked example
If you type 'Hotel WiFi: password 1234', the QR code shows that exact text when scanned.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a character limit?
- Yes, up to 2000 characters. Very long text produces dense QR codes that are hard to scan.
- Does the text become a clickable link?
- No, it's shown as plain text unless the camera app itself recognizes the text as a URL.
- Does it support accents, emoji, or line breaks?
- Yes, the QR code encodes the text exactly as written, including accents, symbols, and line breaks.
- Can I update the text after generating the QR code?
- No, the QR code is a fixed image. If you change the text, you need to generate and share a new code.