Is the QR code generator free?

Yes. You can generate a QR code or short link on Link by Layout for free, with no signup, no email, and no credit card.

Do Link by Layout QR codes have a watermark?

No. QR codes generated by Link by Layout are clean PNGs with no watermark, logo, or branding overlay — including on the free plan and for guest (no-account) users.

Do I need to sign up to create a QR code or short link?

No signup is required to generate a QR code or short link. Guest links remain active for 30 days. Sign up free (no credit card) to keep them permanently, edit destinations, and view detailed scan analytics.

Are QR code scans tracked?

Yes. Every scan is tracked — total scans, recent scans, device type, and operating system. With a free account you can view real-time scan analytics for each QR code and short link.

Can I edit a QR code after printing it?

Yes. Sign up free and any QR code becomes dynamic — change where it points anytime without reprinting. The QR image stays the same; only the destination URL changes.

Is there an API for QR codes and short links?

Yes. Link by Layout offers a REST API with an OpenAPI spec for developers and AI agents. Endpoints include creating, updating, and analyzing QR codes and short links. See https://app.layout.link/docs/api.

Free QR Code & Short Link Generator — No Signup, No Watermark, With Tracking

Link by Layout is a free QR code generator and short link shortener. Generate a clean QR code or short link in seconds at app.layout.link/create. No signup, no email, no watermark on the QR. Every scan is tracked.

Make any QR code dynamic

Sign up free to make any QR code dynamic: change where the QR code or short link points anytime without reprinting or re-sharing. The QR image stays the same; only the destination updates.

Built-in scan tracking and analytics

Total scans, recent scans, device type (iOS, Android, desktop), operating system, and time of scan are recorded on every QR code and short link — free plan included.

Free plan

Guest (no account): 30-day links, no watermark, scans counted.
Free account: 5 QR codes, 50 scans/QR/month, 10 short links, 100 taps/link/month, analytics dashboard.
Pro: unlimited scans, custom slugs, full history.

Link API for developers and AI agents

A REST API with an OpenAPI spec is available at app.layout.link/docs/api and openapi.yaml. Bearer-token auth. Endpoints to create, update, and analyze QR codes and short links. See llms.txt for an LLM-readable summary.