Creating your own QR code is easier than ever. This step-by-step guide shows beginners how to generate a custom QR code in minutes—no technical skills required.

QR codes are now a common way to share information, from payment links to Wi-Fi passwords. You can easily create them using free tools like Canva or Adobe Express without needing technical expertise.

First invented for use in industrial applications in Japan in the early 1990s, QR codes were being widely used by consumers when smartphones with QR readers became more prevalent in the 2000s. After ...