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QR Code Generator: Formats, File Types, and Size Limits

What input you can use, the download formats (PNG and SVG), and how the amount of data affects the code.

Published August 28, 20264 min read
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Formats, file types, and size limits for QR Gen

A quick reference for input and output.

Input

The tool takes text or a URL — no file upload is needed.

InputStatus
Plain textSupported
URLSupported

There's no upload limit because you type or paste the content directly.

Output formats

FormatUse
PNGWeb, social, standard print
SVGLogos, large print, scalable vector

How the data affects the code

  • Short text and simple URLs make smaller, denser codes
  • Longer data makes more modules, which can be harder to scan at small sizes
  • Keep URLs short when possible, and keep contrast high for reliability

Verdict

QR Gen takes text or URLs, and outputs PNG or SVG, with no upload limits.

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Frequently asked questions

What input can I use?

Plain text or a URL — no file upload is needed.

What can I download?

PNG for web and print, or SVG for scalable vector output.

Does the amount of data matter?

Longer data makes the code denser. Keep URLs short and contrast high for reliable scanning.

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