Free QR Code Generator with No Expiration
Make QR codes that never stop working. Static codes here are free forever, with no expiration, no sign-up, no ads and no scan limits.
生成二维码： URL
选择二维码风格
设计你的二维码
模板
预览二维码
确认能扫，然后下载
Overview
Why do some QR codes expire — and how to get no expiration?
A QR code itself cannot expire: it is just a pattern. What stops working is the service behind it. Many generators create dynamic codes by default, which send every scan through their own short link. When a free trial ends, a plan is cancelled or a monthly scan limit is reached, that short link is switched off and every printed code suddenly leads to an error or an upgrade page. This is the most common complaint about QR code generators, and why so many people search for codes with no expiration.
Static codes avoid the problem entirely. The content — your link, WiFi password or contact card — is written into the pattern itself, so nothing sits between the camera and your destination. Static codes made here have no expiration, no scan limits and no account attached, and they keep working even if StyleQRCode disappeared tomorrow.
When you do need a dynamic code to edit the link or count scans, we handle plan limits differently: codes above your limit are frozen, not switched off. They keep redirecting to their last destination; you only lose the ability to edit them until you upgrade. You can also export any dynamic code as a static one at any time.
Use cases
What our no-expiration promise covers
The no expiration promise comes with commitments that apply to every code you create.
Static codes are free forever
No trial, no expiry date and no account. Download and print as many as you like.
No scan limits
Static codes have no counter at all, and dynamic codes are never paused because of scan volume.
No ads, no interstitials
Scans go straight to your destination. We never insert an ad page or an upgrade screen.
Frozen, not switched off
If a paid plan ends, dynamic codes keep redirecting to their last destination.
Export to static anytime
Turn any dynamic code into a static one that works without our service.
No sign-up for static codes
Create, style and download without giving us an email address.
How it works
How to make a QR code with no expiration
Keep the code static and it will work for as long as its content exists.
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Pick the content
Choose a link, WiFi, vCard, text or any of 60 types in the generator above.
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Keep it Static
Leave the Static option selected. The content is written directly into the code, with no expiration and no account.
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Style and download
Add colors and a logo, check the scan score and download PNG, SVG, PDF or EPS.
Best practices
How to avoid QR codes that stop working
Checks to make before you print thousands of codes that should have no expiration.
Check whether a code is static or dynamic
Scan it and look at the link. If it starts with the generator’s own short domain, it is dynamic and depends on that service.
Read the free plan terms
Look for trial periods, scan caps and what happens to codes when you stop paying. Many “free” dynamic codes expire after 7–14 days.
Keep the destination alive
A static code never expires, but the page it links to can disappear. Keep the URL, or use a dynamic code you control.
Avoid ad-supported generators
Some free tools add ads or redirects. Look for a generator without ads that sends scans straight to your content.
Keep the original file
Save the SVG or PDF so you can reprint the same code at any size without regenerating it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do QR codes expire?
- The pattern itself never expires. Static codes work forever. Dynamic codes depend on the service that runs their short link, and can stop when a trial or plan ends.
How do I make a free QR code that doesn’t expire?
- Use the generator above and keep the Static option selected. Static codes have no expiration, no scan limits and need no account.
Why did my QR code stop working?
- Most often the code was dynamic and the generator’s trial or subscription ended. Other causes are a deleted destination page or poor print quality. See our guide on QR codes not working.
Do Canva QR codes expire?
- Canva’s built-in QR codes are static links, so they do not expire, but they cannot be edited or tracked.
Do Adobe Express QR codes expire?
- Adobe Express creates codes that encode your link directly, which generally keeps working while the link exists. Check Adobe’s current terms for details.
Do QR codes from link shorteners expire?
- They work as long as the short link is active under that service’s plan. If the account or link is removed, the code stops working.
Is this generator really free with no expiration?
- Yes. Static codes are free, with no expiration, no watermark, no ads and no sign-up. Paid plans only add dynamic features such as editing and statistics.
What happens to my dynamic codes if I cancel?
- Codes above the free limit are frozen: they keep redirecting to their last destination, but you cannot edit them until you upgrade.
Is there a QR code generator without ads?
- Yes. StyleQRCode shows no ads on the site and never inserts ads between a scan and your destination.
Is there a limit on scans?
- No. Static codes cannot be counted or limited at all, and our dynamic codes have no scan caps.
Can a static code be edited later?
- No. That is the trade-off for no expiration: the content is fixed. Use a dynamic code if you need to change it.
Do I need to sign up for codes with no expiration?
- No. Static codes are created and downloaded without an account. You only sign in for dynamic codes.
Will my codes work if StyleQRCode shuts down?
- Static codes will, because they do not use our servers. For dynamic codes, export them as static codes if you want the same guarantee.