I built a free, private QR code generator (and 30 other browser tools)

Sheraz Majeed — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:30:45 +0000

I got tired of QR code generators that force a sign-up, slap a watermark on your download, or quietly upload your data to their servers. So I built my own: QR Generator Online (https://qrgenrateronline.com/).

What it does

15 QR code types: URL, WiFi, vCard, WhatsApp, UPI, Email, SMS, phone, location, event, social, YouTube, and more
Logo, color, dot/corner/frame customization
High-resolution PNG, JPG, and SVG downloads — free, no watermark

The technical bit I'm proud of
Everything runs 100% client-side. Your text, links, contact details — none of it ever leaves the browser. No server uploads, no tracking pixels on the tool pages, no account needed. For a privacy-sensitive use case (people encode WiFi passwords and contact cards), that felt like the right architecture, not just a marketing line.

Bonus: 30+ tools on the same site
While I was at it, I added the everyday utilities I kept Googling: image compressor, PDF merger, password generator, word counter, JSON formatter, Base64 encoder, AI humanizer, VAT/ROI calculators… all with the same philosophy — free, no sign-up, runs in your browser.

Try it: https://qrgenrateronline.com/
I'd genuinely love feedback — especially from anyone who's dealt with QR scannability edge cases (quiet zones, contrast ratios, logo error-correction limits). What did I get wrong?

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I built a free, private QR code generator (and 30 other browser tools)