Frequently Asked Questions

What is an event QR code generator?

An event QR code generator is a free tool that converts event-specific data — a URL, Wi-Fi credentials, contact details, or a text message — into a scannable QR code. Event planners use them to speed up check-in, share Wi-Fi credentials, distribute speaker contacts, collect feedback, and more. This tool produces print-ready codes in seconds, with no account needed.

What types of QR codes can I generate for events?

The tool supports six QR code types: URL/Link (for registration pages, event websites, or feedback forms), Wi-Fi (SSID + password + security type), vCard Contact Card (speaker or exhibitor details in vCard 3.0 format), Plain Text/Note, Email (pre-filled mailto: with subject), and SMS (pre-filled message). Each covers a core event use case.

How do I create a Wi-Fi QR code for my event venue?

Select Wi-Fi as your QR type, enter your network name (SSID), password, and security type (WPA2 is most common). The QR code generates instantly in the WIFI:T:WPA;S:...;P:...;; format that iOS and Android both recognise. Print it and place it at venue entrance, registration desks, and session rooms so attendees connect without asking for credentials.

Can I use a QR code for event check-in and attendee registration?

Yes — use the URL QR code type to link directly to your registration page, check-in form, or event app. For fully automated QR scan check-in (unique per-attendee codes, real-time badge printing, and analytics), Eventify generates unique QR codes for every attendee and handles check-in at scale for conferences from 50 to 50,000 attendees.

What is a vCard QR code and how is it used at events?

A vCard QR code encodes contact information (name, job title, company, phone, and email) in the vCard 3.0 standard. When scanned, the attendee's phone prompts them to save the contact instantly — no business cards, no manual entry. Perfect for speaker badges, exhibitor booth materials, and networking lanyards at conferences and trade shows.

Can I download the QR code as a PDF for print?

Yes. The PDF export generates a print-ready A4 document with an Eventify branded header, the QR code centred on the page, your custom label, the QR type, and the generation date. It uses high error correction (Level H) by default, making it highly scannable even when printed at smaller sizes on signage, lanyards, or table cards.

What QR code size and error correction level should I use for events?

For badges and lanyards, use 300px with Level H (high) error correction — it remains scannable even with minor wear or smudging. For posters and signage, 400px at Level H is ideal. Level H allows up to 30% of the code to be damaged or obscured and still scan correctly. The tool defaults to 300px / Level H, which works for the vast majority of event printing scenarios.

How does Eventify use QR codes for attendee check-in?

Eventify generates a unique QR check-in code for every registered attendee — embedded in their confirmation email or digital ticket. At the venue, staff scan the code using the Eventify check-in app, which instantly validates registration, triggers badge printing, and logs the timestamp. QR scan check-in handles 2–3x the throughput of manual check-in, reducing queues significantly at high-volume events.

Do the QR codes generated by this tool expire?

No. These are static QR codes generated entirely in your browser — no server stores them and nothing expires. The code you download today will scan correctly in five years. The tradeoff is that static codes cannot be edited after generation; if your URL or Wi-Fi password changes, simply generate a new QR code.

Is this event QR code generator really free?

Yes, completely free. Enter your name and work email once to unlock the tool, then generate as many QR codes as you need — URL, Wi-Fi, vCard, SMS, Email, or Text. Download PNG or PDF with no watermarks and no limits. This tool is brought to you by Eventify as a free resource for the event planning community.

What is error correction in QR codes, and which level should I use?

Error correction determines how much damage a QR code can sustain and still scan. Level L (7%) suits ideal conditions; Level M (15%) handles minor wear; Level Q (25%) is good for printed materials; Level H (30%) is best for badges, signage, and anything that may get smudged or creased. This tool defaults to Level H. Higher correction slightly increases QR code density but dramatically improves real-world scan reliability.

Can I use this QR code generator for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events?

Absolutely. The tool is purpose-built for event planners. At conferences, use URL QR codes for session registration and feedback forms, Wi-Fi codes for venue connectivity, and vCard codes on speaker badges. At trade shows, place URL QR codes on exhibitor booths linking to product pages or lead capture forms. For corporate events, use SMS or Email QR codes to streamline RSVP and post-event follow-up.

How do I create an SMS or Email QR code for event follow-up?

For SMS, select the SMS type, enter a phone number and optional pre-filled message body — ideal for post-event surveys, opt-ins, or instant RSVP confirmations. For Email, select the Email type and enter a recipient address and subject line; scanning opens the attendee's mail app with the message pre-composed. Both are great for placing on exit signage, thank-you cards, or printed programmes.

Why use QR codes at conferences instead of printed materials?

QR codes reduce printing costs, eliminate last-minute reprint requests when details change, and give attendees instant access to schedules, speaker profiles, and feedback forms from their own device. They're also sustainable — replacing thousands of printed handouts with a single scannable code. For networking, vCard QR codes on badges mean contacts are saved digitally in seconds, far more reliably than collecting paper business cards.

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