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SVG QR Code Generator

Create editable, scannable SVG QR codes for URLs and text in seconds.

SVG QR code generation

Create editable, scannable SVG QR codes.

Turn a URL, plain text, email, phone number or Wi-Fi credential into a crisp, editable SVG QR code, then copy or download it for print and screen. The QR code is encoded entirely in your browser — your content is never uploaded and no external assets are referenced.

Local only Scannable QR Editable SVG No upload
Settings

QR content & settings

Enter the content, adjust the options and click Generate QR. Use a preset to quickly build a common payload; you can still edit it afterwards.

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Preview

Live QR preview

Click Generate QR to preview the result.

Generated locally Editable SVG QR code Transparent background: off No upload No external assets
Output

SVG markup

The generated SVG appears here. It is editable, dependency-free markup — copy it into your project or download it as a file.

How It Works

SVG QR Code Generator turns a URL or text into a crisp, editable SVG QR code entirely in your browser. Unlike the Edit and Manipulate tools, it does not take an existing SVG as input — instead it builds brand new SVG markup from the content and settings you choose. Type or paste your content, or use a preset to quickly build a common payload such as a URL, email (mailto:), phone (tel:) or Wi-Fi credential, then set the size, quiet zone, error correction level, module shape and colors and click Generate QR. The tool encodes your text as UTF-8 bytes, applies Reed-Solomon error correction, lays out the QR matrix with finder, timing and alignment patterns, selects the best mask, and renders each dark module as part of a single editable SVG path. The result is a true vector QR code that stays sharp at any size for both print and screen. Everything runs locally — your QR content is never sent to a server, there is no API and no AI involved, and the output references no external assets. The markup is self-contained and safe to edit by hand.

Use Cases

  • Creating a QR code that links to your website, landing page or app store listing and printing it crisply on posters, packaging or business cards
  • Generating a Wi-Fi QR code so guests can join your network by scanning instead of typing a long password
  • Producing an email or phone QR code for contact cards, flyers and signage that opens the user's mail or dialer app
  • Embedding a scalable vector QR code directly in a web page or PDF where a raster image would look blurry when enlarged
  • Building branded QR codes by adjusting the foreground and background colors while keeping enough contrast and quiet zone for reliable scanning

FAQ

Does SVG QR Code Generator need an SVG file as input?

No. This is a generator, not an editor. It does not take an existing SVG and does not show a source input box for SVG. You enter the text or URL to encode and the tool produces brand new SVG markup from scratch. The only SVG you will see is the generated QR code, which you can copy or download.

Are the generated QR codes really scannable?

Yes. The tool implements the QR Code standard (ISO/IEC 18004) in byte mode with UTF-8 encoding, Reed-Solomon error correction, correct finder, timing and alignment patterns, automatic mask selection and a quiet zone. The output is a genuine, standards-compliant QR code that scans with normal QR reader apps. Keep enough contrast and quiet zone around the QR code to improve scanning reliability.

What is an error correction level?

Error correction adds redundant data so the QR code can still be read even if part of it is damaged, dirty or covered. There are four levels: L recovers about 7% of the data, M about 15%, Q about 25% and H about 30%. Higher levels are more robust but store the same content in a denser, larger matrix. The default is M.

Why does the quiet zone matter?

The quiet zone is the blank margin around the QR code. QR scanners use this clear border to detect where the code begins and ends. Without it, many scanners fail to recognize the code at all. The generator applies a quiet zone by default and lets you adjust it; leaving it at around 4 modules is recommended.

What does the transparent background option do?

When Transparent background is enabled, the generated SVG does not include the background rectangle, so only the dark modules are drawn and the code is truly transparent. Be careful: a QR code needs a light, high-contrast area behind the dark modules to scan, so on a transparent background make sure the surface it sits on is light enough. The preview offers a checkerboard backdrop to visualize transparency; that backdrop is never written into the SVG.

Is my QR content uploaded anywhere?

No. SVGTrim generates QR code SVGs locally in your browser. Your QR content is not uploaded, and the output remains editable SVG markup. There is no API call, no AI involved and no external asset is referenced by the generated file.