Ugly QR codes? Not anymore!
Make QR codes people actually want to scan. Paste a link, pick a style, and get a branded code that still scans on the first try.
Or start from a template.
From link to branded code in three steps.
Add your logo and content
Paste a URL or any text. Add your logo and describe the style you want.
Generate until you love one
Each batch returns branded designs that we check for scan readability. Keep generating until one's right.
Download as PNG
Get a high-resolution PNG, ready to use.
Beautiful QR codes that fit your brand
QR codes are everywhere now, on menus and packaging and everything in between. And almost all of them are the same ugly black grid, stuck onto things that someone actually put effort into designing.
Ugly QR codes are not the only option anymore. That is the whole reason UglyQR exists. Paste your link, add your logo, pick a style, and get a beautiful QR code that looks like it belongs next to the rest of your brand.
Frequently asked questions
What's an AI-designed QR code?
A QR code where the visual design is generated by AI to match your brand. It still encodes the same URL underneath, so it scans like any regular QR.
Will my branded QR code actually scan?
We run each variant through a real QR decoder and flag whether it scans. Heavy stylization can break decoding. When that happens you see it in the result, and you can iterate on the prompt or pick a different variant.
Do I usually get the design I want on the first try?
Sometimes the first batch nails it. More often you'll iterate a few times, adjusting the prompt or style, until a variant fits and scans cleanly.
Any tips for writing the style prompt?
Describe the mood, not the layout. Mention colors, materials, or a reference like 'matte black with copper accents', 'soft watercolor pastel', or 'retro arcade neon'. Keep it short. The more specific the vibe, the more consistent the batch.
Do I need an account to try it?
Yes. You'll need to sign in to build and download QR codes. New accounts get some free credits to try the AI design generation.
Is it free to try?
Yes. New accounts get some free credits, so you can try it for free. After that, AI-designed variants use credits, which are a one-time purchase.
Is this a subscription or a one-time purchase?
One-time. There is no subscription. You buy a credit pack once, and the credits stay on your account until you use them.
What are credits?
Credits are how AI-designed generations are billed. Each batch of branded variants costs a few credits. New accounts get some free credits to start.
How many QR codes can I generate with my credits?
It depends on how many batches you run before landing on a design. Most people iterate a few times before a variant feels right. Credit packs are sized so a typical project still leaves room to experiment.
Can other people see my QR codes?
No. Everything you generate is private to your account. There is no public gallery or shared feed.
What image formats can I upload as a logo?
PNG, JPG, and SVG. Square logos work best. We resize to fit the QR's center.
What resolution are the downloads?
A high-resolution PNG. Big enough to scale up for print without going pixelated.
What does QR stand for?
QR stands for Quick Response. The format was invented in 1994 by Denso Wave to track parts in Japanese car factories. The name reflects how quickly scanners can decode it compared to older one-dimensional barcodes.
What are the parts of a QR code called?
The three large squares in the corners are finder patterns. The smaller nested squares are alignment patterns. The black and white squares that hold the encoded data are called modules. The empty border around the code is the quiet zone.
What are the squares in the corners of a QR code?
Those are finder patterns. They let scanners locate the code in an image and figure out its rotation. Finder patterns need to stay clean. If they get obscured or stylized too aggressively, the code stops scanning.
What are QR code modules?
Modules are the individual black and white squares that make up a QR code. Some people call them pixels, but module is the technical term. Each one represents a bit of data, error correction, or formatting information.
What is error correction or damage tolerance?
QR codes encode data redundantly, so a scanner can still read them when part of the image is missing, obscured, or stylized. The format defines four levels: L tolerates about 7% damage, M about 15%, Q about 25%, and H about 30%.
How much of a QR code can be obscured and still scan?
As long as the finder patterns stay intact and the obscured area fits inside the error correction budget, the code still scans. We use level H for AI-designed QR codes, which tolerates around 30%. The logo in the center uses part of that budget, leaving the rest for the AI style.
What determines the size of a QR code, like 29x29?
That's the QR version. Version 1 is 21x21 modules, version 2 is 25x25, version 3 is 29x29, and so on up to version 40 at 177x177. The version is picked automatically based on how much data you encode and the error correction level. Longer URLs need a higher version.