Free QR code generator, no sign-up
Last updated: 6 July 2026
123smith makes unlimited QR codes free, with no account. vCard, link, text, WiFi, email, phone and SMS codes are generated entirely in your browser, so the details you type are never uploaded or stored. Free exports include a small watermark; a one-time $19 Signature unlock removes it and adds branding.
Start now — no account, nothing to install. Pick a type, fill in the details, download a crisp PNG.
Open the generator →Make a QR code without creating an account
Most "free" QR generators make you register, then paywall the download or the code itself. 123smith doesn't. Open the studio, choose what your code does, and export it — no email, no sign-up, no credit card. Accounts only exist for the optional paid dynamic codes.
What you can create for free
- Contact (vCard) — name, phone, email, company; scan to save instantly.
- Link — open any URL.
- WiFi — join a network without typing the password.
- Text, Email, and Phone / SMS — a message, a mailto, a call or text.
All of them are static and unlimited on the free tier.
What "on-device" generation means
The whole code is drawn in your browser using JavaScript. The name, number, link or WiFi password you enter is turned into the QR pattern locally and never leaves your machine. There's no server in the loop, so there's nothing for us to log, leak, or sell. That's the core of our privacy promise.
What the free watermark means
Free downloads carry a small "123smith" mark. It doesn't affect scanning — the code works perfectly. It's simply how the free tier stays free. If you want a clean, branded code, that's what Signature is for.
When to upgrade to Signature
Signature is a one-time $19 purchase (not a subscription) that unlocks branding on every code you make: your logo in the middle, a custom call-to-action label and fonts, print-ready SVG export, and no watermark. Pay once, own it forever. See QR codes with a logo.
When to use dynamic codes instead
If you need to change a code's destination after printing, or want scan analytics, you want a dynamic code — a paid subscription starting at $5/mo. Everything on-device stays free. More on static vs dynamic.
How 123smith compares to typical free QR tools
| 123smith free | Typical "free" generator | |
|---|---|---|
| Account required | No | Often yes |
| Code type | Static (yours forever) | Often dynamic (can expire) |
| Your data uploaded | No — on-device | Frequently logged |
| Download limit | Unlimited | Often gated |
| Remove watermark | $19 once | Monthly fee |
Frequently asked questions
Is 123smith really free?
Yes — unlimited static QR & vCard codes are free forever with no account. A one-time $19 Signature unlock adds branding and removes the watermark; only dynamic codes are a subscription.
Do I need an account to download a QR code?
No. Free static codes need no sign-up. An account is only for paid dynamic codes and Teams.
Are free QR codes static or dynamic?
Static — the data is encoded into the image, so they work forever, offline, with no server.
Will my free QR code expire?
No. Static codes never expire because they don't rely on our servers.
Is my contact, WiFi or link data uploaded?
No. Free codes are generated entirely in your browser; what you type is never uploaded or stored.
Can I remove the watermark?
Yes — a one-time $19 Signature unlock removes it and adds branding. Not a subscription.