100% FREENO SIGN-UPNEVER EXPIRES

QR codes that outlive the paper they're printed on.

Your URL is encoded directly into the code — no redirect servers, no short-links, no company that can shut your code down. Free forever, high-res exports, no account needed.

PATTERN
CORNER EYES
INK
PAPER
EXPORT SIZE2048 × 2048 px
ERROR CORRECTION
2048 × 2048 px · 300 DPI · no watermark · no expiry
01 / DIRECT ENCODINGYour URL lives in the code

The destination is written straight into the QR matrix. No redirect server sits between your customer and your site.

02 / NEVER EXPIRESPrint once, works forever

No trial that ends, no subscription that locks your code. What you print today scans in ten years.

03 / NO SIGN-UPZero friction, zero tracking

No account, no email, no scan analytics harvested from your customers. Paste a link and download.

04 / PRINT-READYHigh-res & transparent PNG

Up to 4096px exports with transparent backgrounds — drop them straight onto packaging, menus and cards.

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps. About thirty seconds.

1Paste your link

Any URL — your website, menu page, booking form, review link. It gets encoded exactly as written.

2Style your code

Pick pattern shapes, corner eyes and colors that match your brand. The preview updates as you go.

3Download & print

Grab a high-res or transparent PNG and send it to print. It's yours — no watermark, no strings.

USE CASES

Made for things you print.

Printed materials can't be reprinted every time a link service changes its terms. Direct encoding means they never have to be.

Restaurant menus

Laminated table menus that link to today's specials — without a middleman that expires.

Business cards

A card in someone's drawer for five years should still reach your portfolio or booking page.

Product packaging

Print runs of thousands of boxes demand a code that can't be held hostage by a subscription.

Flyers & signage

Event posters and storefront signs with high error correction that scans even when weathered.

COMPARISON

Why "free trial" QR codes stop working.

FEATURE
PermaQR
Typical paid QR apps
Codes expire
Never
After the free trial
Routes through their servers
No — URL is in the code
Yes, redirect links
Scan limits
Unlimited
Capped on free plans
Account required
No
Yes
High-res & transparent PNG
Free
Paid tier only
Price
$0, forever
$5–$40 / month
FAQ

Common questions

Do these QR codes really never expire?

Yes. Your URL is encoded directly into the QR pattern itself, so the code works as long as your destination page exists. There is no server of ours in the loop that could shut down, expire, or start charging you.

What's the difference between direct and dynamic QR codes?

Dynamic codes point to a short-link on the provider's server, which then redirects to your page — that's what lets providers expire codes or charge monthly. Direct (static) codes store your actual URL, so nobody can turn them off.

Is it really free? What's the catch?

There's no catch: no account, no watermark, no paid tier. Because we don't host redirects for your codes, keeping the generator online costs almost nothing.

Can I change the URL after printing?

The code itself is permanent, so point it at a URL you control — like yoursite.com/menu — and change what that page shows anytime. You keep the flexibility without depending on a third party.

What size and error correction should I use for print?

For business cards, at least 2 cm printed width; for posters and signage, 5 cm or more. Use error correction Q or H for anything that might get scuffed, laminated, or viewed from an angle.

Do colored or styled QR codes still scan?

Yes, as long as there's strong contrast between ink and background — dark code on a light background is safest. The live preview shows exactly what you'll download, so test-scan it from your screen before printing.