Free Calendar Event QR Code Generator
Turn event details into a QR code that adds it straight to the scanner's calendar — title, date, time, location, and even a reminder, no app or account required.
1. Enter Event Details
Leave End blank for a 1-hour event. For an all-day event spanning several days, set End Date to the last day it runs.
2. Customize (Optional)
Your Calendar QR Code
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What Is a Calendar Event QR Code?
A calendar event QR code encodes a standard .ics (iCalendar) event — the same format used by Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook. Scanning it prompts the person's phone to add the event directly to their own calendar, with the title, date, time, location, and description already filled in.
This tool builds the QR code entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded to a server or stored anywhere.
How to Create a Calendar Event QR Code
- Enter the event title and date: these are the only required fields. Toggle "All-day event" if it doesn't have a specific time.
- Add an end date/time if it differs: leave it blank for a default 1-hour event.
- Add location and description if useful: both are optional but help attendees prepare.
- Set a reminder if you want one: this adds a built-in alert to the calendar entry itself.
- Generate and scan-test: click Generate, then scan the code yourself and confirm the event details are correct.
- Download and share: print it on invitations, tickets, posters, or programs, or use the PNG digitally.
Why iCalendar Instead of a Google Calendar Link?
Some tools encode a Google Calendar-specific link, which only works smoothly for people who use Google Calendar. This tool instead encodes a standard .ics event block, the universal format supported by Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and virtually every calendar app — so it works no matter which calendar the person scanning uses.
Where to Use a Calendar Event QR Code
- Wedding and event invitations.
- Conference badges, tickets, and programs.
- Class schedules and school newsletters.
- Webinar and meeting confirmations.
- Posters and flyers for one-off events.
- Appointment reminder cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this calendar QR code generator free?
Yes. Generating and downloading a calendar QR code with this tool is completely free, with no account required.
Will this work with iPhone and Android?
Yes. The standard iCalendar format this tool generates is recognized by both platforms' built-in camera and calendar apps, as well as Google Calendar, Outlook, and most third-party calendar apps.
What time zone are the times in?
This tool uses the date and time exactly as you type them, without converting time zones — the event will show at that same clock time on whichever device scans it. If your attendees are in different time zones, mention the time zone in the description.
Can I add a reminder to the event?
Yes — pick a reminder interval and it's built into the calendar entry itself, so the person's calendar app will alert them automatically once it's added.
Is my event information sent to a server?
No. The QR code is built entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type here is uploaded anywhere to generate the image.
Can I create a recurring event?
Not with this tool — it creates a single, one-time event. For recurring events, create the event once in your own calendar app and share an invite link instead.