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Dorothy_Addison
Mar 23, 2026Copper Contributor
How to create a qr code for a link without online tool?
Need a way to generate a QR code for a website link, but without relying on online QR code generators. Privacy is a concern, especially when dealing with internal or sensitive URLs, and most tutorial...
FinneasHayes
Mar 23, 2026Iron Contributor
Google Chrome has a built-in tool to help you how to create a qr code for a link quickly, without extensions or online tools — it works completely offline!
how to create a qr code for a link
1. Open the software on your computer.
2. Visit the website or page you want to convert into a QR code.
3. There are two ways to do this:
- Click the share icon in the address bar, then select “Create QR Code.”
- Or click directly on the URL bar—a small QR code icon will appear on the right; click it.
Chrome will generate the QR code immediately.
4. Click Download to save it as a PNG image.
You can use this solution—it’s the easiest way to generate QR codes offline. No need to send data to any server or register for an account, so it’s very convenient.