Share a plain text message with a simple scan. A text QR code displays text directly on the screen when scanned — no website, no internet connection needed. What you type is exactly what the scanner sees.
Perfect for short messages, instructions, serial numbers, reference codes, coupon codes, Wi-Fi passwords on paper, or any information you want people to read instantly.
A text QR code stores plain text directly inside the code itself. When someone scans it, the text appears on their screen immediately. It does not open a browser or link to a website — the message is embedded in the QR code and works completely offline.
Sometimes you just need to share a piece of information — no website required. A text QR code is the simplest type of QR code. It is free, static, and works forever without depending on any server or internet connection.
It is also useful for technical purposes: encoding serial numbers on equipment, adding reference codes to documents, or placing short instructions on machinery where a smartphone is easier to use than reading tiny printed text.
Any plain text up to around 4,000 characters. This includes letters, numbers, punctuation, special characters, and even text in multiple languages. Keep in mind that longer text creates a more complex QR code that may be harder to scan at small sizes.
1. Select "Static Text / URL" from the QR code types above.
2. Type or paste your text message.
3. Customise the QR code design with colours and shapes.
4. Click "Generate QR Code" and download your code.
Add it to product labels for serial numbers or batch codes. Print it on packaging with care instructions. Place it on equipment with short maintenance notes. Include it on printed materials with a coupon code or password. Use it in education for quick answers in scavenger hunts or quizzes. Anywhere a short piece of text needs to be delivered, a text QR code does it without any dependencies.