Text QR code generator
Type up to a short paragraph. Anyone who scans the code reads it on their screen, even offline.
A text QR code holds plain words instead of a link. A scan shows the text right on the screen, offline too. Use it for instructions, labels, serial numbers or a scavenger hunt clue. Type up to 2,000 characters below and download the code; a few sentences print small and scan easily.
The message appears on screen
Stick the code on a locker, a box or a clue card. A scan shows your words, online or off.
Vorlagen für diesen Code
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Note card
A plain code with a short line, for notes that work offline.
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Exhibit label
Classy modules on cream for museum and gallery labels.
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Puzzle clue
Plum diamond modules for treasure hunts and escape rooms.
How to make a text QR code
Write the text first
Draft it somewhere you can count characters. One to three short sentences are ideal; the field takes up to 2,000 characters.
Paste it into the generator
Line breaks are kept, so you can make a short list.
Check how it reads
Scan the preview. Some phones show the text in a small popup with a copy button, others in a full screen view.
Download and print
Free in SVG, PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF and EPS. For labels, choose SVG or PDF so small codes stay crisp.
Fixed or editable for text?
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Fester QR-Code (statisch)
We recommend fixed. The text is part of the code, so it shows instantly, works offline and is readable for as long as the print lasts. Ideal for asset labels, instructions and puzzles.
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Bearbeitbarer QR-Code (dynamisch)
An editable code holds a link, so the phone needs a connection to show anything. Choose it only if the text will change after printing, such as a daily note or a code that should reveal a different clue later; then the text lives on a hosted page you edit.
Good uses for text codes
Labels and asset tags
Serial numbers, part numbers or maintenance notes that a technician can read and copy on site.
Instructions where there is no signal
Basements, plant rooms and hiking huts. The text shows without a connection.
Games and treasure hunts
Each clue hides in a code, and nobody needs a data plan to play.
Short messages and gift notes
A greeting inside a card or a note on a present, readable with any camera.
Print tips for text codes
Characters drive the size
A short sentence prints well from about 2 cm. Several hundred characters can need 4 cm or more. The print check gives the minimum for your exact text.
Avoid decoration on dense codes
Rounded dots and a logo take reading margin away. With long text, keep square dots and no logo.
Durable labels for equipment
For machines and outdoor kit, print on vinyl or a laminated label so the code survives cleaning and weather.
Fragen und Antworten
Bevor Sie drucken
- Ist das kostenlos?
- Feste Codes sind kostenlos: Erstellen Sie so viele Sie möchten, laden Sie ein PNG ohne Anmeldung herunter und erhalten Sie jedes weitere Format und Druckdateien mit einem kostenlosen Konto. Bearbeitbare Codes gibt es mit einem Tarif, einem Pass, Keep-alive oder der 14-tägigen Testphase.
- Kann ich den Link nach dem Druck ändern?
- Ja, mit einem bearbeitbaren Code. Er enthält einen Kurzlink, den Sie steuern: Sie können den gedruckten Code jederzeit auf ein neues Ziel richten, und der nächste Scan öffnet die neue Seite. Ein fester Code behält den Link, mit dem er erstellt wurde.
- Kann ich meine eigene Domain nutzen?
- Ja. Eine eigene Domain ist in Pässen, ab Starter und während der Testphase enthalten. Starter umfasst eine Subdomain, zum Beispiel go.ihremarke.de, Hauptdomains gibt es ab Pro.
- Was passiert, wenn ich nicht mehr zahle?
- Bearbeitbare Codes funktionieren bis zum Ende des bezahlten Zeitraums, und nach einer fehlgeschlagenen Zahlung funktionieren alle Codes noch 14 Tage weiter. Schalten Sie Codes innerhalb von 12 Monaten wieder ein. Feste Codes funktionieren, solange ihre Links funktionieren.
How much text can a QR code hold?
A QR code can store a few thousand characters, but anything beyond a few hundred makes it very dense and hard to print small. The generator accepts up to 2,000 characters.
Does a text QR code need internet?
No. The words are inside the code, so the phone reads them directly and shows them on screen.
Can I use emojis and accents?
Yes. Accented letters and emojis are stored as UTF-8, which current phones display correctly. They take more space than plain letters, so the code gets a little denser.
Why does my phone search the web for my text?
Some scanners offer a web search button next to plain text. The text itself is still shown; the search is only an option.
Can I change the text later?
Not in a fixed code: the text is printed into the squares. If it must change, use an editable code that opens a hosted page instead.
Say it in a square
Type your text above, scan the preview, and download a code that reads offline.