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Event QR Code Generator

Create a scan-to-save QR code that adds your event straight to a calendar — date, time, and location included.

Runs in your browserNo sign-up requiredNo watermark
What the code opens

Add an event name and a start date to create the code.

Fill in the details above to generate your QR code.

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Error Correction

Higher levels keep the code readable when part of it is damaged or covered by a logo (L about 7%, M 15%, Q 25%, H 30%), but the pattern gets denser. M suits most uses; adding a logo switches to Q.

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What Is an Event QR Code?

An event QR code encodes a calendar entry — title, date, time, location, and description — so that scanning it offers to save the event directly to the scanner's calendar app. It is a far more reliable way to get people to remember an event than asking them to add it manually, since the whole entry, reminder included, is created in one scan instead of several minutes of typing.

How to Use This Generator

  1. 1Enter the event titleAdd a clear name for the event.
  2. 2Set the date and timeAdd a start date/time, and optionally an end date/time.
  3. 3Add location and details (optional)Include a venue and a short description if helpful.
  4. 4Download and shareAdd it to invitations, posters, or event pages.

Why a Calendar Save Beats a Mental Note

  1. 1A saved calendar entry comes with its own reminderMost calendar apps automatically notify people ahead of an event they've saved — something a person simply remembering "I should go to that thing" doesn't have built in.
  2. 2It removes a step that people genuinely skipManually opening a calendar app and typing in an event's title, date, time, and location is enough friction that many people who intend to attend simply never do it — a QR scan does the whole thing in one motion.
  3. 3It carries all the details, not just the dateUnlike a mental note of "sometime next month", a saved calendar entry keeps the exact time, venue, and any description together in one place the person will actually see again before the event.

Common Ways to Use an Event QR Code

  • Wedding and event invitations — guests save the date with one scan.
  • Conference badges and posters — attendees add sessions straight to their calendar.
  • Webinars and workshops — reduce no-shows by making it effortless to save the reminder.
  • Ticket confirmations — attach a scan-to-save option alongside the ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when someone scans an event QR code?

Their phone recognizes the event details and offers to add it to their default calendar app, with the title, date, time, and location already filled in.

Does this work with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook?

Yes. The calendar-event code uses the standard iCalendar format that all major calendar apps read. If a phone's camera doesn't offer to add it, choose the Google Calendar link option instead — it opens Google Calendar's "add event" page in any browser. You can also download the .ics file to attach to emails or put on your website.

Do I need to set an end time?

It's optional. With no end time, the event is set to one hour, which is what calendar apps do by default. For events that run all day, tick "All-day event" instead.

Is my event information stored anywhere?

No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser — none of the event details are sent to or stored on our servers.

Does this actually reduce no-shows?

It removes the friction step that causes many no-shows in the first place — someone who intends to come but never gets around to manually saving the date. A one-scan save, complete with the calendar app's own reminder, closes that gap.

Can I include a description with more event details?

Yes — the optional description field is included in the saved calendar entry, so you can add things like a dress code, an agenda link, or parking instructions alongside the core date, time, and location.