Sharing a long Bitcoin wallet address by hand invites typos, but a QR code lets someone scan and pay in seconds. This tool only ever encodes your public receiving address, never a private key or seed phrase, so you can share it safely on invoices, donation pages, or a printed sign. Everything is generated locally in your browser for extra peace of mind.
How to create a Bitcoin QR code
- Paste your public address. Enter your Bitcoin receiving address only, never a private key or recovery phrase.
- Customize the look. Add custom colors and a text logo to match your brand or personal style, free of charge.
- Generate the QR code. Your address is turned into a QR code right in your browser, without ever being uploaded.
- Download and share it. Save a free JPG for immediate use, or go Pro for PNG, transparent PNG, or SVG downloads.
Why use a Bitcoin QR code?
- Donation pages, tip jars, and creator support pages
- Invoices and freelance payment requests
- Business cards and merchant checkout counters
- Printed signage for markets and crypto meetups
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to put my Bitcoin address in this generator?
Yes, as long as you only enter your public receiving address. Never enter a private key or seed phrase into any QR generator, including this one.
Is this Bitcoin QR code generator free?
Yes. Unlimited static QR codes are free, with no sign-up, custom colors, and a text logo included.
What file format is free to download?
JPG downloads are free. PNG, transparent-background PNG, and SVG vector files require the Pro plan.
Does the site store or transmit my wallet address?
No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser, so your address never leaves your device or touches a server.
Can I include a specific payment amount in the QR code?
Yes. Many wallets support scanning a bitcoin: URI that includes an amount and label alongside the address, so the sender's wallet opens with the total pre-filled instead of just the address.
What happens if I reuse the same address for multiple payments?
The address will keep working and the QR code never expires, but reusing one address makes it easier for anyone to link your incoming payments together on the public blockchain.
Will scanning this QR code ever let someone spend my Bitcoin?
No. The code only ever encodes your public receiving address, which lets people send funds to you. Spending requires your private key or seed phrase, which this tool never asks for or stores.
Can I use this generator for a Lightning Network invoice instead?
This generator is built for a standard on-chain Bitcoin address. Lightning invoices use a different format and expire after a short time, so they need to be generated fresh from your Lightning wallet.
Best practices for Bitcoin QR codes
- Always scan the finished code yourself to confirm it resolves to the right address before printing or publishing it, since a single wrong character sends funds elsewhere permanently.
- Use a fresh receiving address for each new QR code if your wallet supports it, which makes it harder for outsiders to link your transaction history together.
- Label the code clearly as "Bitcoin (BTC) only" so senders don't confuse it with an Ethereum or other blockchain address.
- Consider encoding a bitcoin: URI with a fixed amount for set-price items, so the sender's wallet opens with the total already filled in.
- Keep a backup copy of the plain-text address alongside the QR code image in case a printed copy gets damaged or scans unreliably.
- Never generate the code from a private key or seed phrase — only ever from the public address.
How Bitcoin QR codes work
A Bitcoin QR code is simply a compact, scannable version of your public address, a string derived from your wallet's public key. When a wallet app scans it, it decodes the text and fills in the "send to" field automatically, or, if you used a bitcoin: URI format, also pre-fills the amount and a reference label. Nothing about the QR code involves your private key, so there is no scenario where sharing this image lets anyone spend your funds — it only lets them send funds to you.
Because the Bitcoin network confirms transactions rather than reversing them, it's worth testing a new QR code with a small transaction first if you're setting up a new payment flow, kiosk, or donation page. Once confirmed working, the same address and QR code can be reused indefinitely for receiving further payments.