Free QR code scanner and generator

Scan, check and design QR codes and barcodes.

BlackStar QR Scanner combines fast camera scanning, local link hints, product information, code creation and an organized local library in one calm Android app.

  • Fast scanning
  • Local link checks
  • Product details
  • QR cards & labels

Free to use. Subtle ads support ongoing development.

Free web generator

Create a QR code or barcode directly in your browser

For text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone, SMS and simple barcodes, you can generate a code without installing the app and download it as a PNG. Your input stays local in your browser.

Create codes

App highlights

More than a quick scanner

The app combines camera scanning, code creation, a local library, templates and local link safety hints in a calm dark interface.

Scan clearly

QR codes, barcodes and web links are detected quickly and displayed in a readable result view.

Create codes

Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS and locations.

Use the library

Save scanned and generated codes locally in folders and reuse them later.

Look up products

Product barcodes can show details, be copied and used with external product search or price comparison services.

What you can create

QR codes, cards, social links and payment codes in one place

BlackStar QR Scanner is not only for scanning. You can create your own codes, design them, save them and reuse them later.

Basic codes

Text, link, Wi-Fi, location, SMS, phone, email and barcodes.

Design templates

Business card, guest Wi-Fi, location card, event code, free QR card, link card, product card and coupon code.

Social Links

Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Telegram and X as designed QR cards.

Payment & Wallet

Bitcoin, Ethereum, additional crypto addresses, SEPA/GiroCode and PayPal links with helpful safety hints.

QR cards and business cards

A designer for cards, labels and templates

Design QR cards with layouts, colors, fonts, logos, backgrounds and positioning. The QR code stays visible while text and visual details remain flexible.

  • Business cards with contact QR codes
  • Free QR cards for notes, links and signs
  • Product labels and barcode labels
  • Save, share and edit again later
Business card designer in BlackStar QR Scanner Location card with QR code and design options

Local link check

Helpful hints before opening a link

Web links can be checked locally on your device for suspicious patterns such as unsafe protocols, unusual characters, link shorteners or very long URLs. The local check does not send the link to an external security service.

Highlights

The most important views

Scanner with detected QR code and barcode
Fast scanning
Link result with local safety check
Check links
QR code generator with multiple code types
Create codes
Business card designer with layout and color sections
Design business cards
Library with folders for saved codes
Code library
Product code and barcode label with saved preview
Product codes
Location card with QR code and layout options
Location cards
Multi-code scan with selectable codes
Multi-code scan
Payment and wallet section in the QR code generator
Payment & Wallet

Android app

Ready for QR codes and barcodes in everyday use.

Open BlackStar QR Scanner