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Short URL QR code generator
Paste your short link, style your code, download in high resolution. Bitly, TinyURL, a branded redirect or any long URL you’ve shortened — one scan opens it on any phone.
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Paste your short link to generate your code.
2048px PNG · vector SVG · no watermark
How it works
From short link to QR code in seconds
No account, no app, nothing to install — the whole tool runs right here in your browser.
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Paste your link
Drop in any short link — a Bitly, TinyURL, a branded redirect or a long URL you’ve just shortened. No need to type https:// yourself.
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Style it your way
The QR code appears instantly. Pick your brand colors, background, dot shapes and corners, or drop your logo in the center.
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Download & share
Export a crisp 2048px PNG for screens and social, or a vector SVG that stays sharp at any print size — both free, both watermark-free.
Why it matters
A short link and a QR code, working together
Short links are easy to say and share; a QR code makes them impossible to mistype. Encode your short URL once and people scan straight through to the destination — while your link keeps its click tracking.
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One scan opens the link — the short URL resolves to your destination full-screen, no typing and no typos.
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Keep your tracking — the code points at your short link, so every scan still counts in your link analytics.
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Works everywhere — posters, packaging, business cards, shop windows, slides and TV screens.
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Update the destination — because a short link redirects, you can change where it points without reprinting the code.
2048px PNG export
SVGvector for print
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Where to use it
One code, every place you share a short link
Put a short-link QR code anywhere you'd paste a URL — every scan gets people to your destination faster and keeps your clicks tracked.
Business cards
Add a code beside your details so new contacts open your site or portfolio in a tap.
Packaging
Send buyers to setup guides, registration or your store straight from the box or label.
Shop windows
Let passers-by browse your site or book online even when your doors are closed.
Slides & events
Close a talk or booth with a code so the room can visit your site before they leave.
Print & mailers
Bridge paper to digital — magazines, menus and direct mail become one scan from your page.
FAQ
Short URL QR codes, explained
How do I make a QR code for my short link?
Paste your short link into the generator above and the code is created instantly — you don't even need to type https://, we add it for you. Style the colors, shapes and center icon if you like, then download it as PNG or SVG.
Does my link tracking still work with a QR code?
Yes. The code simply encodes your short link, so every scan is a normal visit to that link and still counts in its click analytics. Short URLs also make for a lighter, cleaner code that scans faster than a long address.
Is this short URL QR code generator really free?
Yes — completely. No sign-up, no watermark, no scan limits and no expiry. You can create and download as many codes as you want, for personal or commercial use.
What happens when someone scans the code?
Their phone opens your link full-screen in its default browser — no app required. On most modern phones the built-in camera reads the code directly.
Can I change the destination after printing the code?
The code itself is static, but because a short link is a redirect you can change where it points at any time without reprinting the code — just update the destination in your link shortener.
Can I use my own logo instead of the link icon?
Yes. In the Center icon control, choose the upload option and add a PNG or SVG of your logo — transparent backgrounds look best. The generator automatically raises the error-correction level so the code stays reliably scannable.
Is a custom-colored code still scannable?
Yes, as long as there's strong contrast between the code and its background — dark or vivid dots on a light background work best. Always test with your phone camera before sending anything to print.
PNG or SVG — which should I download?
PNG (2048px) is perfect for screens, social posts and most everyday prints. SVG is a vector file that stays perfectly sharp at any size — choose it for posters, signage, packaging or professional printing.
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