Why a “static” QR code never expires
Many “free” QR code websites actually create a dynamic QR code: the code first points to their server, which then redirects to your link. After a 7 to 14-day trial, they cut the redirect and ask for a subscription. The code already printed on your menus, flyers or business cards stops working.
Here, the QR code is static: your link (or your Wi-Fi, your business card…) is written directly into the pattern of the code. It goes through no server, neither ours nor anyone else’s. It will work as long as your link exists, even if this website disappears tomorrow.
Printing your QR code properly
Keep a light background and dark squares, a size of at least 2 × 2 cm (3 cm on a poster read from a distance) and the white margin around the code. Always test the code with your phone before printing in bulk.
The code is created in your browser
Nothing is sent over the internet: not your link, not your Wi-Fi password, not your contact details. Download the code as PNG (for Word, Canva, social media) or SVG (for the printer, sharp at any size).
Frequently asked questions
Is this QR code really free with no time limit?
Yes. It’s a static QR code: the content is written in the code itself and doesn’t depend on any subscription or server. It can’t be switched off.
Why has my old QR code stopped working?
It was probably a dynamic QR code created during a free trial: the website that made it cut the redirect when the trial ended. You need to create a static one and reprint it.
Can I change the link after printing the QR code?
No, a static QR code contains the link itself. Tip: point it to a page on your website that you can edit at will (your menu, for example) rather than to a PDF file.
PNG or SVG?
PNG for Word, Canva, an email or social media. SVG for a printer or large formats: it stays perfectly sharp at any size.
See also : Wi-Fi QR code · Business card QR code · Google review QR code
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