QRmkr vs Google's QR Code Generator
There is no Google QR Code Generator product. There is a button in Chrome, and it is genuinely useful.
People searching for a Google QR code generator are usually looking for one of two things: the QR button built into Chrome's address bar, which creates a code for the page you are on, or a way to make a code for a Google Doc, Form or Maps pin. Chrome's button is quick and free and needs no account, and for sharing a page with the person next to you it is the right tool. What it makes is a static code: the URL is baked in permanently, and nothing about a scan is recorded. That is fine on a screen and a problem in print.
QRmkr vs Google at a glance
| Feature | QRmkr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | Free forever, never expire | Yes, from the Chrome address bar |
| Editable destination | Yes - edit destination after printing | No - the URL is fixed |
| Scan analytics | Real-time scans: time, device, location | None |
| Design and logo | Logo & branded codes included on Pro | Fixed style |
| SVG export for print | Every plan | PNG download |
| Speed for a quick share | Seconds, no account | Two clicks in the browser |
| Account needed | Not for static codes | No |
QRmkr details match our pricing page. Comparison reflects general product positioning and may change; check each provider's site for current details.
Make a QR code right here, free
No sign-up, no email, no watermark. Pick a type, paste your link, and download it as a PNG or SVG - the code never expires.
Design & brandingcolors · logo · frames
Center logos use 30% error correction so the code still scans.
Want to edit or track this?
This makes a static code (permanent). Create a free account for dynamic codes you can edit after printing, with scan analytics.
Make it dynamic →Free forever · No watermark · Never expires
Or make it art. Same code, still scans.
Animated
When Google is the better pick
Anyone sharing the page they are looking at with someone in the same room, or putting a code on a slide that will be shown once.
When QRmkr is the better pick
Anyone printing the code: a menu, a sign, a label, a leaflet. You need vector output, styling that stays scannable, and the ability to change the destination without a reprint.
Why teams pick QRmkr
The URL can move later
Chrome's code fixes the URL forever. A dynamic code redirects through a link you own, so the destination can change after the print run.
You can see the scans
Time, device and rough location per scan, which a browser-generated static code cannot give you at all.
Print-grade file
SVG on every plan, so the code stays sharp from a business card to a billboard.
Looking for a Google alternative?
QRmkr is a focused Google alternative for businesses that print: create a free code, upgrade to a dynamic one you can edit after printing, and watch every scan roll in. Chrome's QR button is the right tool for sharing a page on the spot. Use QRmkr when the code is printed, branded, or needs to be measured.
FAQ
Does Google have a QR code generator?
Not as a standalone product. Chrome has a built-in QR button that makes a static code for the current page, and that is what most people mean by the phrase.
Can I track scans on a Chrome QR code?
No. It produces a static code, which encodes the URL directly - there is no redirect in between, so nothing to count.
How do I make a QR code for a Google Doc or Form?
Copy its share link and paste it into a generator. Use a dynamic code if the document might be replaced later, so the printed code can be repointed.
Can I change where the QR code points after printing?
Yes - with a dynamic QR code. It encodes a short redirect link, so you can update the destination anytime from your dashboard and every printed copy instantly points to the new URL. Static codes encode the destination directly and can't be changed.
Do these QR codes expire?
No. Static QR codes are free forever and never expire - they encode your destination directly and don't depend on our servers. Dynamic codes keep working as long as your account is active, and you can pause or re-point them whenever you like.
Can I track how many people scan it?
Yes. Dynamic QR codes come with real-time scan analytics: total scans plus device, location, and time-of-day breakdowns, so you can see exactly which placement is working. Scan tracking is part of the Pro plan.
Is there a watermark on the QR code?
No. Every QR code you create - free or paid - is watermark-free and downloadable as a crisp PNG or scalable SVG, ready for print at any size.
Do I need an app to scan the code?
No. Every modern iPhone and Android camera scans QR codes natively - just point the camera at the code and tap the link that appears. No special app required.
What's the difference between a static and a dynamic QR code?
A static code encodes your destination directly into the pattern, so it works forever without any server but can never be changed. A dynamic code encodes a short redirect we host, so the printed pattern stays the same while you edit where it goes - and every scan gets logged.
How small can I print a QR code?
As a rule of thumb a code scans from about ten times its own width, so a 2 x 2 cm code reads comfortably at arm's length. Keep dark modules on a light background, leave a clear white margin around the code, and test-scan the final print before you order a run.
Can I put my logo in the middle of the code?
Yes, on Pro. QR codes carry enough error correction to survive a logo in the centre, and the design studio previews scannability as you go so you can see when a logo is getting too large.
What happens to my codes if I stop paying?
Your static codes are unaffected - they never depended on our servers in the first place. Dynamic codes rely on the redirect layer, so plan printed campaigns with that in mind.
Is it really free to start?
Yes. Unlimited static QR codes cost nothing, need no card, and carry no watermark. One dynamic code is included free so you can try editing a destination before deciding whether Pro is worth it.
Before you print it
If the code you are about to print may ever need to point somewhere else, create it as a dynamic QR code you can edit after printing. The printed pattern never changes; only the destination behind it does. It also means you can track every scan by day, device, and location and see which placement actually worked.
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