QR Code Generator: URLs, Text & More (Bulk, PNG/SVG)

Generate QR codes in bulk for any list of text or URLs (or pre-formatted Wi-Fi/vCard/email/SMS strings). Choose PNG or SVG, size, error-correction level and colors. Runs entirely locally with no external API calls, so it always works.

What does QR Code Generator do?

Generate QR codes in bulk as PNG or SVG - runs entirely locally, no external API, never breaks.

What can you use it for?

• Generate QR codes in bulk for a list of product URLs, event links or coupon codes.
• Add scannable QR codes to printed menus, packaging or posters.
• Build Wi-Fi or contact-card (vCard) QR codes for a store or office.
• Batch-produce QR codes for a mail-merge or label-printing workflow.

Why use this Actor?

• Fast and cheap: lightweight HTTP-based Actor with no browser, so runs finish in seconds and cost very little.
• No API keys or accounts needed for the data source (see notes below).
• Clean, structured JSON that you can export as CSV, Excel, JSON or XML, or pull through the Apify API and integrations.
• Scheduling, webhooks and integrations: run it daily and send results to Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier, Make, n8n or your own API.

Input

Configure the run in the Input tab (all fields have sensible defaults).

Field	Type	Required	Default	Description
items	array of strings	yes	-	One QR code per line: a URL, plain text, or a pre-formatted string (e.g. WIFI:T:WPA;S:MyNetwork;P:MyPassword;; for Wi-Fi, or a vCard block starting with BEGIN:VCARD).
format	string (png / svg)	no	"png"	PNG (raster image) or SVG (scalable vector).
size	integer	no	400	Width and height in pixels for PNG. Ignored for SVG (which scales to any size).
errorCorrectionLevel	string (L / M / Q / H)	no	"M"	Higher levels survive more damage/dirt/small size but produce a denser code. See Notes in the README for guidance.
margin	integer	no	4	Quiet-zone border width, in QR code modules.
darkColor	string	no	"#000000"	Hex color for the QR code's dark modules.
lightColor	string	no	"#ffffff"	Hex color for the background.

Example input

{
  "items": [
    "https://apify.com",
    "Hello from Apify!"
  ],
  "darkColor": "#000000",
  "lightColor": "#ffffff"
}

Output

Results are stored in the default dataset. Download them from the Output tab or via the API.

Example result

{
  "input": "https://apify.com",
  "format": "png",
  "size": 400,
  "errorCorrectionLevel": "M",
  "dataUri": "data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGQCAYAAACAvzbMAAAAAklEQVR4AewaftIAAAhESURBVO3BQY4kh5EEQA9H///LsTzqwiUyNAlVs8xs9i8BgIcaADhoAOCgAYCDBgAOGgA...",
  "svgMarkup": null,
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-23T02:25:47.967Z"
}

Output fields

Field	Type	Example
input	string	"https://apify.com"
format	string	"png"
size	number	400
errorCorrectionLevel	string	"M"
dataUri	string	"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGQCA...
svgMarkup	null	null
generatedAt	string	"2026-09-23T02:25:47.967Z"

How much does it cost?

The Actor is billed by Apify according to the pricing shown on the Pricing tab of this page. Runs are small and fast, and the Apify Free plan includes monthly platform credits so you can try it at no cost. You can set a maximum cost per run, and the Actor stops cleanly when that limit is reached.

Notes and limitations

• Runs entirely locally - no external service is called, so it cannot fail because of a third-party outage and there is no rate limit.
• To encode a Wi-Fi network, use the standard format WIFI:T:WPA;S:NetworkName;P:Password;;. For a contact card, use standard vCard text starting with BEGIN:VCARD and ending with END:VCARD. Both are just plain text input, encoded exactly as given.
• dataUri is a ready-to-use data:image/...;base64,... string for PNG, or data:image/svg+xml for SVG - paste it directly into an <img src="..."> tag or open it in a browser.

Tips

• Start with a small test run, then scale up the input.
• Use Schedules to automate recurring runs and Webhooks or Integrations to deliver the data where you need it.
• Call the Actor from your code with the Apify API or the official JavaScript and Python clients.

FAQ

Which error-correction level should I use?

L (7%) for clean digital use, M (15%, default) for general printing, Q (25%) or H (30%) when the code will be printed small, on curved/textured surfaces, or partly covered by a logo.

Can I change the colors?

Yes, set darkColor/lightColor as hex codes (e.g. #003366). Keep enough contrast or scanners may fail to read the code.

Feedback

Found a bug or need an extra field? Open an issue from the Issues tab of this Actor and it will be looked at quickly.

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