How many characters fit in a QR code?

Up to roughly 2,900 alphanumeric characters at the lowest error-correction level. In practice, texts under 300 characters produce codes that are much easier to scan.

Does the reader need internet to display the text?

No. The text is embedded inside the QR code itself and is displayed offline, straight from the camera app.

Can I use accents and emojis?

Yes. The generator uses UTF-8 encoding, which preserves accented characters and most emojis.

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Frequently asked questions

How many characters fit in a QR code?
Up to roughly 2,900 alphanumeric characters at the lowest error-correction level. In practice, texts under 300 characters produce codes that are much easier to scan.
Does the reader need internet to display the text?
No. The text is embedded inside the QR code itself and is displayed offline, straight from the camera app.
Can I use accents and emojis?
Yes. The generator uses UTF-8 encoding, which preserves accented characters and most emojis.