A Free QR Code Generator You Can Use in Canada
EZQR is a free QR code generator built and operated in Canada. Paste any link into the generator above and download a QR code as PNG, JPG, or SVG - free forever, with no watermark, no expiry, and no account. Prices for editable dynamic codes are billed in Canadian dollars at checkout, and support goes to a real Canadian human. It works the same anywhere, but if you'd rather use a Canadian-built tool than a US one, this is it.
How to Generate a QR Code in Canada
To generate a QR code in Canada, open the free generator, paste the link you want the code to open, and download it as a PNG, JPG, or SVG. It takes about a minute, there's nothing to install, and you don't need an account. Nothing about the process is Canada-specific - a QR code made here scans the same on any phone, anywhere - but the tool you're using is a Canadian one.
- Open the generator. Go to the EZQR home page. It runs in any browser on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android.
- Paste the link you want people to land on. A website, a Google Form, a menu, a booking page, your Google Business Profile - anything with a URL. The preview updates as you type.
- Create your QR code online and download it. Choose PNG for web and everyday printing, JPEG if the tool you're pasting into wants a JPG, or SVG for large-format print that has to stay razor-sharp.
- Test it, then print it. Scan the downloaded code with your own phone before sending anything to a print shop. If you want to change the destination later without reprinting, make an editable dynamic code instead.
Do QR Codes Expire in Canada?
No - a QR code doesn't expire just for being used in Canada. A static QR code made with EZQR never expires: the destination is encoded directly into the black-and-white pattern, so it keeps working forever - in Canada or anywhere else - even if EZQR shut down tomorrow. There's no trial timer and no expiry date on free static codes. An editable dynamic QR code works for as long as your plan is active, with the trade-off that you can change where it points without reprinting.
Why Choose a Canadian QR Code Generator?
Most popular QR code generators are American (or marketed under anonymous overseas shells). EZQR is the opposite: a small, openly Canadian operation. If that matters to you, here's the short version of what makes EZQR different.
- Built in Canada. EZQR is built and maintained in Canada by Sean Wilson, a Canadian software developer.
- Canadian jurisdiction. EZQR is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada - not a US state or an offshore holding company. (See the terms of service.)
- .ca domain. Operating on a .ca domain requires a Canadian presence under CIRA rules. EZQR isn't a US site with a Canadian-sounding name.
- Real support, real timezone. Support email goes to a Canadian human, not an overseas ticket queue. Mountain/Pacific-friendly working hours.
- Small, independent operator. No private equity, no ad network, no surprise pricing hikes after acquisition.
Pay in Canadian Dollars
EZQR's prices are listed in USD - $5/month or $50/year for editable dynamic QR codes - but the actual charge on a Canadian card comes through in Canadian dollars at the time of checkout. Stripe handles the conversion at the going rate so the amount you see on your statement is in CAD.
Static QR codes don't cost anything at all - no Canadian credit card, no PayPal, no account required. Paste any link into the free generator and download the QR code instantly.
Full pricing is on the pricing page.
Looking for a Canadian Alternative to US QR Code Tools?
A lot of Canadian businesses, schools, realtors, and nonprofits have been looking for software that isn't owned by a US conglomerate - for reasons that range from supporting local operators to keeping subscription dollars in the Canadian economy. EZQR is a small piece of that. Canadian charities and similar nonprofits also get five years of sponsored dynamic QR code access at no cost - see that page for eligibility.
If you've been using a US-based QR code generator (Bitly, QR-Code-Generator.com, etc.) and want to switch, the migration is just "generate a new code with the same destination URL and swap the printed asset" for static codes. For dynamic codes, EZQR's editable destinations and per-code scan analytics are a good match - see the editable QR codes page for what's covered.
What EZQR Offers Canadian Users
Free static QR codes
Unlimited static QR codes, no watermark, no expiry. Generate them from any browser in Canada or anywhere else - no account needed.
Editable dynamic QR codes
Change the destination after printing without reprinting. Useful for Canadian realtors swapping listings, restaurants rotating seasonal menus, and any campaign with shifting URLs.
Per-scan analytics
See scan counts, location, device, and time for every dynamic QR code, including breakdowns by Canadian province where scans originate from.
Stripe-secured payments
Card details never touch EZQR's servers. Stripe (PCI-DSS Level 1) handles the entire payment flow and bills your card in CAD at checkout.
Print-ready downloads
High-resolution PNG, JPG, and SVG. Sharp at any size, ready for Canadian print shops, sign printers, and DIY desktop printers.
A real human you can email
If something's off, your email to [email protected] goes to Sean directly. No ticket triage, no support bot, no "we'll get back to you in 5 business days".
Make a maple-leaf QR code for Canada Day promos or made-in-Canada packaging - a real, scannable code shaped like the leaf. Browse more on the custom shape QR codes page.
Free Static vs. Editable Dynamic - Which Do You Need?
| Free Static QR Code | Editable Dynamic QR Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free forever | Paid plan, billed in CAD at checkout |
| Account needed | No | Yes |
| Change destination after printing | No | Yes - anytime |
| Scan analytics | None | Count, province, device, time |
| Best for | WiFi, vCards, permanent URLs | Yard signs, menus, marketing campaigns, anything that might change |