Plain text QR code generator
A text QR code shows a block of plain text when scanned, with no internet needed. QRasli generates them free for instructions, serial numbers, addresses and anything that must work offline.
The simplest QR code there is: scan it and the text appears on screen. No website, no internet connection needed — the message lives entirely inside the pattern. Use it for serial numbers, equipment instructions, exam hall tickets, scavenger hunts, or any snippet people should read on the spot.
How it works
Type your text
Up to roughly 1,000 characters. Unicode works — Hindi, Tamil, emoji, anything.
Keep it as short as you can
Less text = simpler pattern = faster, more reliable scanning.
Style and download free
Unlimited text codes on the free plan, no watermark.
Pro tips
Works with zero connectivity
Text codes are ideal for basements, factories, rural sites — anywhere the internet isn't.
For long content, use a link instead
Past a few hundred characters the pattern gets dense and fragile. A URL code to a hosted page scans better and stays editable.
Great for machine-readable IDs
Asset tags, batch numbers and internal IDs scan straight into inventory apps.
| QR code type | Plain text QR code generator |
|---|---|
| Price | Free plan, no card. Pro $9 (₹499 in India) |
| Watermark | None, on any plan including free |
| Expiry | Codes never expire |
| Editable after printing | Yes, with a dynamic code |
| Scan tracking | City, device, OS, browser and hour |
| Download formats | PNG free · SVG on Pro |
Common questions
How much text fits in a QR code?+
Technically up to ~4,000 characters, but density kills scannability. Under 300 characters is comfortable; under 100 is ideal.
Can the text be edited later?+
No — text codes are static by nature. For editable content, use a dynamic link code pointing to a hosted page.
Do text QR codes work offline?+
Completely. The text is decoded by the camera itself, no network involved.