Free QR Code Generator & URL Shortener
Use it instantly—no account. PNG/SVG QR codes, short links, and a public REST API in one place.
When people use urlu
Built for real scenarios—stores, events, and automation—not just another generic QR widget.
Store or café Wi-Fi
Create a Wi-Fi QR so guests join without typing the SSID or password. Print it for tables or the entrance—see the guide for size and scan tips.
Flyers, cards, posters
Shorten a long landing URL, then export a print-ready QR. Different slugs per campaign give rough click attribution.
Several QR codes, one link
Combine menu, booking, and Wi-Fi QR codes on one published page. Agents can follow ai-authoring.md section 6.5 to publish it for you.
What you can do with urlu
Build in the browser, or automate the same features via API.
- QR codesEncode URL, text, Wi-Fi, vCard, and more (8 types) as PNG or SVG. Size 64–2000px, with color, margin, and error-correction controls.
- URL shortenerTurn long URLs into short links. Optional custom slug and expiry, then continue to a QR for the same link.
- Public REST APICall it without an API key. See endpoints and examples in the API docs.
Practical guides
Step-by-step write-ups for Wi-Fi QR, offline marketing, API automation, and more.
- How to Create a Wi-Fi QR Code for Cafés, Stores, and EventsShare guest Wi-Fi as a scannable QR that still works on printed signs.
- Put Multiple QR Codes on One Shareable PageOne link for menu, Wi-Fi, and booking QR codes—no image uploads.
- Short Links + QR Codes for Offline MarketingCampaign short links, print QR codes, and rough offline attribution.
- Automate QR Codes and Short Links with the urlu APIPractical curl and script patterns for QR and short-link automation.
FAQ
Good to know before you generate QR codes or shorten links.
- Do I need an account for urlu?
- No. Create QR codes and short links in the web UI with no sign-up or login.
- Which QR formats and content types are supported?
- Output is PNG or SVG. Content types include URL, text, Wi-Fi, contact (vCard), email, SMS, phone, and geo—8 in total. Size ranges from 64–2000px.
- Does the API require an auth key?
- No. The QR and URL-shorten REST APIs work without authentication, and every response includes Access-Control-Allow-Origin: * so you can call them from the browser. See /docs for details.
- How long do short links last?
- They never expire unless you set expiresIn (seconds).
- Can I use urlu commercially for free?
- Yes. The web tools and public API are free to use. There is no paid plan or usage quota.
- How do I get started?
- Pick URL Shorten or QR Code on the home page. For programmatic use, copy examples from /docs.