Qrly

Text QR Code Generator

Put any text into a QR code — a note, instructions, a serial number or a secret message. It can be read offline, with no website or app needed.

Up to about 2,000 characters. Shorter text gives a simpler code that scans faster.

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              #111111
            

          

          

            
            

              
              #ffffff
            

          

        

        

        

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Stays on your device. Error correction switches to High so the code still scans.

        


        

          

            
            

              
            

          

          

            
            

              
            

          

        

        

          
          
          
Keep at least 2–4 so scanners can find the edges.

        

      

    

  






      

        
Before you print

        
    
          
  • Test it with at least two phones (iPhone camera and an Android phone).
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  • Size: at least 2 cm (0.8 in) wide; add 1 cm for every 10 cm of scanning distance.
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  • Contrast: dark code on a light background, with a clear border around it.
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  • Format: use SVG for print and signs — it stays sharp at any size.
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When to use a text QR code

  
    
    
  • Labels and inventory: part numbers, serial numbers and storage locations.
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  • Instructions: short steps on equipment, in a lab or a workshop.
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  • Games and treasure hunts: clues that are revealed with a scan.
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  • Gifts and cards: a hidden personal message.
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  • Places without internet, where a link would not open.
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Tips

  
    
    
  • The shorter the text, the simpler and more reliable the code.
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  • If you need more than a paragraph, put the text on a web page and use a URL QR code.
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  • Choose higher error correction for labels that may get scratched or dirty.
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Frequently asked questions

        

          

              How much text fits in a QR code?
              
The largest QR code holds up to about 2,900 characters of Latin text at low error correction, and fewer at higher levels or with non-Latin alphabets. In practice, keep it under a few hundred characters so the code is easy to scan.

            

              Does a text QR code need internet?
              
No. The text is stored inside the code itself, so it can be read completely offline — useful in warehouses, basements, ships and remote places.

            

              Can I use other languages and emoji?
              
Yes. Text is encoded as UTF-8, which modern phones read correctly, including Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese and emoji. Very old scanner apps may show garbled characters.

            

        


        

          Qrly creates static QR codes in your browser. Content you enter is not uploaded or stored.
          Last reviewed October 17, 2026.