Put a short note in a QR code

A text QR code is useful for a label, equipment instruction or a short message that should travel with the image. The text is stored in the code itself; there is no hosted text page to maintain.

Spaces, line breaks and Unicode characters are preserved. The scanner decides how to display the result. For a code whose main purpose is to open a website, use the URL tool instead.

How to convert text into a QR code

Type or paste the note, keeping it as short as practical.
Check the preview and download PNG or SVG.
Scan the saved image and compare the decoded text, including line breaks and special characters.

Choose an image format for your note

PNG provides a 512 × 512 image for ordinary sharing and documents. SVG is useful when you need to resize a printed label. Both contain the same text and can be decoded by anyone who has the image.

If the text is too long or hard to scan

PixieQR limits encoded content to 1,800 UTF-8 bytes. This is not a character limit: Chinese characters and emoji can use several bytes each. Content beyond the limit is rejected rather than cut off.

More text creates a denser pattern. Shorten the note, keep the light border, avoid cropping and test the actual printed size with a phone.

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Frequently asked questions

Can the text be read without internet access?

The text is stored inside the QR code, so a scanner that can decode text locally does not need to fetch it from PixieQR. Some scanner apps may still require connectivity for their own features.

Can I include Chinese text, emoji and line breaks?

Yes. The tool encodes Unicode text and preserves line breaks. The scanner controls how characters are displayed.

Can I update the text after downloading?

A static QR image cannot be edited to contain different text. Change the note in the tool and download a new image.

Will a URL in the text open automatically?

PixieQR does not open it. A phone or scanner may recognize a link and offer to open it after decoding.