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Lê Vĩnh Tuyến
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Tired of Ugly QR Codes? I Built a Free Tool to Make Them Actually Look Good

Hey fellow devs! đź‘‹

Let’s be honest: standard black-and-white QR codes are practical, but they are also… well, ugly. They often clash with beautiful UI/UX designs and feel like a “utility” rather than a part of the brand experience.

I’m Tuyen Le, and I spent the last few months building customqr.org to solve this. I wanted to create a tool that is 100% free, requires no sign-up, and gives you total control over how your QR codes look.

What makes CustomQR different?
Most “free” generators out there gatekeep the best features behind a subscription. I wanted to keep this accessible for everyone—from indie hackers to designers.

Key Features:

Full Customization: Change colors, use gradients, and adjust the “quiet zone” to fit your brand’s palette.
Awesome Studio (Templates): If you’re in a rush, we have a library of pre-designed templates that are ready to go. Just pick one, swap the link, and you’re done.
Logo Integration: Easily drop your brand logo into the center without worrying about breaking the scan-ability.
Bank Transfer QR Codes: Specifically for users in regions like Vietnam (VietQR/NAPAS), you can generate bank-specific QR codes for instant transfers—perfect for freelancers and small shops.
Social Media & WiFi: Create dedicated codes for your Instagram, LinkedIn, or even your home WiFi credentials.
Why I built this?
As a developer, I noticed that most “Custom QR” libraries were either too heavy or the web tools were cluttered with ads. I focused on making the UI of https://customqr.org/ clean, fast, and intuitive.

I’d love your feedback!
I’m constantly adding new templates to the Awesome Studio. If there’s a specific design or technical feature you’d like to see (like an API or SVG export improvements), please let me know in the comments!

Check it out here: 👉 https://customqr.org/

Happy coding and happy scanning!

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