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Transparent QR code generator

Make a QR code that drops straight into your design, with no white box around it. Type your text or link, choose a colour and download a PNG or SVG with a transparent background.

Error correction

Higher stays readable when the code is damaged or partly covered, but makes it busier.

How it works

  1. Type your text or link

    The code appears immediately as you type.

  2. Choose the settings

    Size, colours and other options; the preview changes straight away.

  3. Download

    As a PNG for a website or a document, or as an SVG for print.

How it works

  1. Type the text or link for your QR code. The code appears as you type.
  2. Choose the colour of the code. Transparent background is already ticked on this page.
  3. Choose the size of the PNG (256 to 2048 px), or download the SVG, which scales without losing sharpness.

Good to know

A transparent code has no background of its own, so it takes the colour of whatever it is placed on. Scanners need contrast: a dark code on a light background works, a light code on a dark background often does not. Test the result on the real background with your phone before you print it.

  • Error correction protects the code when it is damaged or partly covered; higher levels make the code busier.
  • The text is turned into the code in your browser and never uploaded.

Want your own logo in the middle? Use the QR code generator with logo.

Frequently asked questions

Is the transparent QR code free?

Yes. The transparent QR code is completely free, with no account, sign-up or usage limit.

Does the code expire?

No. The code contains the text itself; there is no redirect or account behind it. It works for as long as you keep it.

PNG or SVG?

PNG is handy for websites, e-mail and documents. SVG stays sharp at any size and is best for print.

Is my text stored?

No. The code is made in your browser; your text doesn't go to a server.