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QR Code (URL)
Generate QR code from a URL
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QR and barcode previews are generated from an external image endpoint. For full offline generation and batch workflows, use the desktop app.
QR Code creates a scannable QR code in seconds — for a URL, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, or a vCard contact. It renders locally on your device; nothing you encode is sent to a server.
Pick the type, fill in the details, and save a PNG that anyone can scan with a phone camera. Wi-Fi QR codes join guests to your network without typing the password; vCard codes hand over your contact in one scan.
How To Use QR Code (URL) Offline
- Open QR Code — Under Design Tools, or search "qr" with ⌘/Ctrl+K.
- Choose what to encode — URL or text, Wi-Fi (network name + password), or a vCard contact card — each has its own sub-tool.
- Generate — The QR PNG is written to your output folder — ~/Documents/1FileTool by default.
- Scan to verify — Point a phone camera at the image to check it resolves before you print or share it.
Why Use 1FileTool Over Online Tools?
- 100% offline — Files never leave your computer. No uploads, ever.
- Pay once — One-time payment from $29. No monthly subscriptions.
- Instant results — Local processing is faster than uploading + server processing + downloading.
- No file size limits — Process files of any size, limited only by your disk space.
- GDPR compliant — No data collection means complete privacy compliance by design.
Formats
| Input | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| URL / text / Wi-Fi / vCard | .png | Standard QR — readable by any phone camera or scanner. |
Good to know
- Replace source is ON by default — it overwrites originals with no backup. Turn it off in Settings › General to keep both.
- The QR is a static image — the content it encodes cannot be edited afterwards; make a new one to change it.
- Long URLs and dense data make a denser, harder-to-scan code — prefer short links.
- The free plan processes 8 files per calendar day.
Tips
- Wi-Fi QR codes are perfect for guest rooms — print and stick on the fridge.
- Test the code before printing a poster — a broken QR on 500 flyers is expensive.
- Use a short URL for cleaner codes that scan faster at a distance.
Frequently asked questions
What can a QR code store?
1FileTool makes QR codes for URLs, plain text, Wi-Fi network credentials (encryption, SSID, password) and vCard contact details.
Do QR codes expire?
No — the code is a static image encoding the data itself. It works forever, as long as the link or data it points to still works.
Is the data I encode sent anywhere?
No — generation happens entirely on your device using the bundled qrcode engine.
Can I make a barcode too?
Yes — there is a separate Barcode Generator tool in Design Tools.