Can I make a QR code for free without signing up?
Yes. Choose Untracked, enter a website link and download a PNG or SVG. The untracked code is generated in your browser and does not need an account.
What is the difference between tracked and untracked QR codes?
An untracked, or static, code contains the destination itself. A tracked code contains a hosted 27tools short link which redirects to your destination. That hosted link lets you change the destination and view qualifying scan activity.
Why do tracked QR codes need an account?
Your free account identifies the owner of each hosted link so only you can manage its destination and view its scan analytics. You can create up to three tracked links on the Free plan.
Can I change the website after printing the QR code?
You can change a managed tracked link in your account without replacing its printed QR image. An untracked code has a fixed encoded destination, so changing that destination requires making and printing a new code.
Should I download PNG or SVG?
PNG is convenient for everyday documents and online graphics. SVG is a vector file that can scale for print layouts. Keep the white border around the code and avoid stretching or cropping it.
Will an untracked QR code expire?
The generated image has no expiry set by 27tools and does not use our redirect service. It will keep encoding the same link, but the destination website must still exist and remain accessible.
What do the scan counts mean?
Tracked link analytics counts qualifying visits to the hosted redirect. Bot filtering and repeat-visit detection are approximate; the counts are useful estimates, not an exact count of individual people. The owner can view the link’s analytics in the account dashboard.
What happens if I pause, delete or downgrade a tracked link?
Pausing or deleting a tracked link stops it redirecting. If PRO ends, you can choose three saved links to keep manageable and tracked on Free. Other active links become read-only and stop recording scans, while their printed codes continue redirecting to the saved destination.
How do I check that my QR code scans properly?
Scan the exported image with a phone before sharing or printing it. Test the printed size, lighting and viewing distance too. Use dark modules on a white background, leave the quiet border intact and check that the expected destination opens.