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Event QR Code Generator

Type the event name, date and place, and get a code that adds the event to the phone calendar when it is scanned. Good for conferences, workshops, classes and parties. Free, and nothing is uploaded.

If you leave out https://, it is added for you. Shorter links make simpler codes that scan faster.

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Pick a ready-made look for your use. You can change anything afterwards.

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For classes, name badges, product labels and print jobs. Each line becomes one code in the design you chose above. Up to 200 codes at a time.

Made on your device. What you type is never sent to FileXL.

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How do I make a QR code that adds an event to the calendar?

Open the Event tab above, type the event name, choose the start time, and add the end time and the place if you like. The QR code appears at once. Save it as PNG, SVG or PDF and put it on a poster, ticket or slide. When someone scans it, their phone offers to add the event to its calendar.

How it works

How to make an event QR code in 3 steps

No app, no account and no waiting. The code is drawn in your browser as you type, so you can see it work before you download anything.

  1. Enter the event

    Type the name, then choose the start and end time. Tick All-day for an event that lasts the whole day.

  2. Add the place and details

    The place and the details are optional. Short text makes a simpler code that scans faster from a poster.

  3. Download and test

    Save the code, scan it with your phone and check that the calendar shows the right date and time before you print.

Good to know

Tips for an event QR code

The code holds a standard calendar entry (iCalendar), the format that iPhone and Android calendars understand. It is a static code, so it cannot be edited after printing.

  • The time is saved without a time zone, so it appears as that clock time on the phone that scans. This suits events held in one place.
  • For an online event across time zones, point a link code to the event page instead.
  • Add a frame with a label such as SCAN TO SAVE THE DATE.
  • If the date or place changes, make a new code and replace the printed ones.
More QR codes

Other QR codes you can make

The same free generator makes ten kinds of QR code. Pick the one that matches the job.

Privacy

Private by design: nothing you type leaves your device

Many QR code sites save your link on their server so they can count scans, and some switch the code off if you stop paying. This one does not. The code is drawn in your browser, so your link, Wi-Fi password or contact details are never sent to FileXL or anyone else, and there is nothing to expire.

Need to send a file instead of a link? Upload it with FileXL and turn the download link into a QR code here. Other tools that work the same way: the Photo Resizer, the PDF compressor and the WebP to PNG converter.

FAQ

Event QR Code questions, answered

What happens when someone scans an event QR code?

Their phone camera shows an option to add the event to the calendar. After a tap, the event appears with the name, time, place and details you typed.

Does an event QR code work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. The normal camera app on iPhone offers to add the event. Many Android phones do the same, and Google Lens can read it on others.

Which time zone does the event use?

The code stores the time without a time zone, so the phone shows the same clock time wherever it is. That suits an event in one place. For people in different countries, use a link code that points to the event page.

Can I make an all-day event?

Yes. Tick All-day. The event then has a date but no start or end time.

Can I change the event after I print the code?

No. A static code holds the event inside the picture. Make a new code if the date or place changes.

Is this QR code generator really free?

Yes. You can generate as many QR codes as you like without paying, without an account and without a watermark. The codes you download are yours to use for personal or business purposes.

Do these QR codes expire?

No. These are static QR codes, so your link or text is stored inside the code itself. There is no server in between that can be switched off, and no plan that can run out. The code works for as long as the page or information it points to exists.

Do you store or see what I put in my QR code?

No. The code is made in your browser, so your link, Wi-Fi password or contact details are never sent to FileXL. Nothing is saved, and nothing is tracked about what you type.

What is the difference between static and dynamic QR codes?

A static code holds your data directly, so it cannot be edited and it never expires. A dynamic code holds a short link to a company server that redirects to your page. That lets the company change the destination and count scans, but the code stops working if the service stops. This tool makes static codes.

Which format should I download: PNG, SVG, JPG or PDF?

Choose the PDF or SVG for printing, because they stay sharp at any size, from a business card to a billboard. Choose PNG for websites, documents and chat apps. Choose JPG only if a form asks for it, because JPG has no transparency and can blur sharp edges.

Why will my QR code not scan?

The usual causes are low contrast between the two colors, a light code on a dark background, a code that is too small, a logo that is too large, a missing empty border around the code, a fancy shape that your phone reads badly, or too much text packed into it. Fix those and test again. The preview warns you about the common ones.

Can I add a logo to my QR code?

Yes. Open Logo and upload an image, or pick one of the built-in icons. The tool switches to the highest error correction, which lets a scanner rebuild the small area the logo covers. Keep the logo small and test the code with your phone before you print it.

Sources

Sources and further reading

The facts on this page come from the people who make the standards and the phones. Read them for the full detail.

About this tool

Made and checked by the FileXL Team

This QR code generator is built and maintained by the , the people behind the FileXL file sharing service. We test the codes by scanning them back with independent decoders, and we review this page and update it when phones or standards change. Last reviewed 13 November 2026. Read more on the author and contact page.

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