# QR Generator by BusinessPress

> QR Generator is a free, privacy-first web application at qr.businesspress.io for creating QR codes and short links with click analytics. Supports 7 QR code types (URL, WiFi, vCard, Email, Phone, SMS, Calendar) with customizable colors, sizes, and formats (PNG/SVG). Available in 10 languages. No signup required. Part of the BusinessPress productivity suite.

## Key Facts

- **Free** QR code generation — no account, no watermarks, no limits for basic use
- **Privacy-first** — no tracking cookies, no third-party analytics, QR codes generated server-side
- **7 QR Types**: URL, WiFi, vCard (contact), Email, Phone, SMS, Calendar Event
- **Output Formats**: PNG and SVG with customizable size (100–2000px), colors, and error correction (L/M/Q/H)
- **Link Shortener**: Create short links with full click analytics (country, device, browser, OS, referrer)
- **10 Languages**: English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Chinese
- **Branded QR Codes**: Premium feature with logo overlay, custom templates, and brand colors
- **MCP Integration**: Free Model Context Protocol server for AI agents to generate QR codes programmatically
- **Tech Stack**: Laravel, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Livewire, endroid/qr-code v6

## API

- [QR Generation API](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr/generate): POST endpoint. Accepts JSON with `type`, `content_data`, `format`, `size`, `error_correction`, `foreground_color`, `background_color`. Returns `{ success, data_uri, share_token }`. No authentication required. CSRF-exempt.

## QR Code Types

- [URL QR Code](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr-code/url): Encode any URL into a scannable QR code. Most common type — used for websites, landing pages, app downloads, and marketing campaigns.
- [WiFi QR Code](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr-code/wifi): Encode WiFi credentials (SSID, password, security type WPA/WEP/open) so anyone can connect by scanning. Popular for restaurants, hotels, offices, and events.
- [vCard QR Code](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr-code/vcard): Encode contact information (name, phone, email, organization) as a digital business card. Scanning adds the contact directly to the phone.
- [Email QR Code](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr-code/email): Pre-fill an email with recipient address and subject line. Scanning opens the user's email client ready to send.
- [Phone QR Code](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr-code/phone): Encode a phone number for one-tap calling. Used on business cards, flyers, and signage.
- [SMS QR Code](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr-code/sms): Pre-fill an SMS with phone number and message body. Scanning opens the messaging app ready to send.
- [Calendar QR Code](https://qr.businesspress.io/qr-code/calendar): Encode a calendar event with title, start/end time, and location. Scanning adds the event to the user's calendar.

## Tools

- [QR Code Generator](https://qr.businesspress.io/): Main tool — generate any QR code type with live preview and instant download.
- [Link Shortener](https://qr.businesspress.io/link-shortener): Create short links with UTM parameters and click analytics dashboard.
- [Branded QR Codes](https://qr.businesspress.io/branded-qr-codes): Premium — add logos, brand colors, and custom templates to QR codes.
- [Pricing](https://qr.businesspress.io/pricing): Free tier and paid plans with higher limits and branded features.

## MCP Integration

- [MCP Server README](https://github.com/eim-solutions/qr-codes-businesspress/blob/master/mcp-server/README.md): Free Model Context Protocol server for AI agents. Tools: `generate_qr_code` (7 types with full customization), `save_qr_code` (write to disk). Works with VS Code Copilot, Claude Desktop, and any MCP-compatible client. No API key needed.

## BusinessPress Suite

- [PDF Tools](https://pdf.businesspress.io/): Free online PDF checking, validation, and analysis tools
- [CSV Linter](https://csv.businesspress.io/): Free CSV file validation, formatting, and error detection
- [VAT Calculator](https://vat.businesspress.io/): EU VAT calculation with real-time rates for all member states
- [QR Generator](https://qr.businesspress.io/): Free QR codes and short links (this site)

## Optional

- [HTML Sitemap](https://qr.businesspress.io/sitemap): Full sitemap with all pages in all 10 languages
- [XML Sitemap](https://qr.businesspress.io/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for search engines