Free QR Code Generator With Text Below
Add a caption like "Scan to View Menu" or "Scan for Directions" directly under your QR code, baked into one downloadable image — no separate text box needed in your print layout.
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What Is a QR Code With Text Below?
A QR code with text below combines the scannable code and a short caption — like "Scan to View Menu" or "Scan for Directions" — into a single image file. Instead of placing a separate text box next to the code in your poster or flyer design, the label is already part of the downloaded PNG, so it can't be accidentally separated, resized out of proportion, or left off by a print shop.
A caption also matters for a practical reason: many people don't instinctively know to scan a bare QR code, or don't know what they'll get if they do. A short instruction removes that hesitation.
How to Create a QR Code With Text Below
- Enter your URL or text: whatever the code should encode.
- Add a short caption: a call to action works best — "Scan to Order," "Scan for Reviews," "Scan to RSVP."
- Pick your colors: the code color, background, and caption text color can all be set independently.
- Generate and scan-test: click Generate, then scan the code yourself and confirm the caption is legible at your intended print size.
- Download the PNG: the caption is baked directly into the file — no separate text layer to manage.
Writing a Good Caption
The best captions are short, action-oriented, and specific about what happens after scanning — "Scan to View Menu" outperforms a bare "Scan Me" because it sets an expectation. Keep it to a handful of words; the caption automatically wraps to a few lines and gets truncated with an ellipsis if it runs long, so a concise call to action always looks cleaner than a full sentence.
Where to Use a QR Code With Text Below
- Restaurant table tents and menus — "Scan to View Menu."
- Event signage and invitations — "Scan to RSVP."
- Retail packaging and shelf tags — "Scan for Reviews" or "Scan for Details."
- Real estate yard signs — "Scan for a Virtual Tour."
- Business cards and flyers — "Scan to Save My Contact."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. Generating and downloading a QR code with a caption is completely free, with no account required.
Does the caption affect whether the code scans?
No. The caption sits in its own space below the code and is never part of the scannable pattern itself, so it has no effect on scan reliability.
Is there a caption length limit?
You can type up to 120 characters, but shorter is better — a long caption wraps across multiple lines and gets truncated with an ellipsis after a few lines so the image doesn't grow too tall.
Can I use a different color for the caption than the code?
Yes — the Code Color, Background Color, and Caption Text Color are all independent settings.
Is my content sent to a server?
No. The QR code and caption are both rendered entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type here is uploaded anywhere to build the image.