Wix QR Code Generator: How to Use It (and What It Can't Do)
The Wix QR code generator is free and exports SVG. Here is how to use it, and the one thing Wix says it cannot do.
The Wix QR code generator is a free web tool that handles far more content types than most: text, URL, image, email, PDF, WiFi and more, with downloads as PNG, SVG or JPEG. For a code on a flyer or a menu it is a perfectly good choice. The limit is stated plainly in Wix's own help centre: it is not currently possible to track how many times a code was scanned. Wix also notes a code can effectively expire if the destination URL is changed or deleted - which is exactly the failure a dynamic code is designed to prevent.
How to make a QR code with Wix
Wix's generator is a standalone tool rather than something buried in the site editor, so you can use it whether or not you run a Wix site.
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Open the Wix QR code generator (now part of Wixel, Wix's design tool suite).
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Click Create QR Code.
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Select the content type you want the code to point to - text, URL, image, email, PDF, WiFi and others are supported.
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Enter or upload the relevant details, then customise the size and colours.
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Click Download and choose your file type: PNG, SVG or JPEG.
QRmkr vs Wix at a glance
| Feature | QRmkr | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Free forever, never expire | Free of charge[1] |
| Content types | 30 types incl. WiFi, vCard, PDF, payment | Text, URL, image, email, PDF, WiFi and more[1] |
| Download formats | PNG and SVG | PNG, SVG or JPEG[1] |
| Scan analytics | Real-time scans: time, device, location | Not possible - stated in Wix's help centre[1] |
| Edit the destination after printing | Yes - dynamic codes re-point anytime | No - Wix notes a code breaks if the destination URL changes[1] |
| Code expiry | Never | Never, unless the destination URL is changed or deleted[1] |
| Website builder | None - QR codes only | Full site builder, hosting and store[2] |
| Extra subscription | Separate $12/mo for unlimited dynamic codes | Free, no Wix plan required[1] |
QRmkr details match our pricing page. Wix claims are cited to Wix's own pages, last checked 2026-08-17. Products change - follow the links to confirm. Where Wix does not document a capability we say so rather than assert it is absent.
Sources
Every claim about Wix above comes from Wix's own documentation, read on 2026-08-17.
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Make it dynamic →When Wix is the better pick
Anyone who wants a free code for a stable destination and likes the breadth of content types. Wix's generator is better than most free tools and asks nothing of you in return.
When QRmkr is the better pick
Anyone printing the code on something physical where the destination may move, or who needs to know whether it is being scanned - both of which Wix states it does not do.
Why teams pick QRmkr
The destination can move
Wix warns that changing or deleting the destination URL breaks the code. A dynamic code makes that a one-click edit instead of a reprint.
You find out if it worked
Scan counts by time, device and location, rather than no data at all.
Works alongside Wix
Download the SVG and add it to your Wix page in the editor like any other image.
Looking for a Wix alternative?
QRmkr is a focused Wix 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. Wix's generator is a solid free tool with unusually broad content-type support. Use QRmkr when the code goes to print and either the destination might change or you need scan data.
FAQ
Is the Wix QR code generator free?
Yes - Wix's help centre describes it as offered free of charge, with PNG, SVG or JPEG downloads.
Can I track scans on a Wix QR code?
No. Wix's help centre states it is not currently possible to track how many times a code was scanned or clicked.
Do Wix QR codes expire?
Wix says codes never expire, with one caveat: the code stops working if the destination URL is changed or deleted. A dynamic code avoids that by pointing at a redirect you control.
Can I put a QRmkr code on my Wix site?
Yes. Download the code as a PNG or SVG and add it in the Wix Editor like any other image.
Can I change where the QR code points after printing?
Yes - with a QRmkr 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 QRmkr 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 my code?
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 with QRmkr - free or paid - is watermark-free and downloadable as a crisp PNG or scalable SVG, ready for print at any size.
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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