<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Akhtar's Dev Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akhtar's Dev Tools]]></description><link>https://qrtools.hashnode.dev</link><image><url>https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/logos/6a72261e1da022d3abd59c10/7e10eace-5b61-407d-ba9b-cb4423aecab9.png</url><title>Akhtar&apos;s Dev Tools</title><link>https://qrtools.hashnode.dev</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:15:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://qrtools.hashnode.dev/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[I Built a QR Sticker Maker in 7 Days - Here's How]]></title><description><![CDATA[I got tired of paying $20/month for QR code generators.
Every "free" tool I tried had the same 3 problems:
1. Ugly watermark on the QR code
2. Paywall to change colors or add logo
3. Blurry PNGs that ]]></description><link>https://qrtools.hashnode.dev/i-built-a-qr-sticker-maker-in-7-days-here-s-how</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://qrtools.hashnode.dev/i-built-a-qr-sticker-maker-in-7-days-here-s-how</guid><category><![CDATA[qr code]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[JavaScript]]></category><category><![CDATA[Qrcode]]></category><category><![CDATA[SaaS]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Muhammad Akhtar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:52:10 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got tired of paying $20/month for QR code generators.</p>
<p>Every "free" tool I tried had the same 3 problems:</p>
<p>1. Ugly watermark on the QR code</p>
<p>2. Paywall to change colors or add logo</p>
<p>3. Blurry PNGs that looked terrible when printed on stickers</p>
<p>So I decided to build my own in 7 days.</p>
<h2>The Problem: Making QR Codes That Don't Suck</h2>
<p>Most QR tools give you a 200x200 pixel PNG. Try printing that on a sticker and it looks awful.</p>
<h2>I needed 3 things:</h2>
<p>1. **High quality**: SVG export so it never gets pixelated</p>
<p>2. **Branded**: Add logo in center + custom colors</p>
<p>3. **No backend**: Should work 100% in the browser</p>
<h2>How I Built It</h2>
<p>I used only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No server, no database.</p>
<p>The biggest challenge was adding a logo in the center without breaking the QR.</p>
<p>Turns out QR codes have "error correction". If you set it to `Level H`, the QR can still be scanned even if 30% of it is damaged/covered.</p>
<p>That's exactly where the logo goes.</p>
<p>Here's the core logic:</p>
<p>```javascript</p>
<p>QRCode.toCanvas(canvas, url, {</p>
<p>errorCorrectionLevel: 'H', // This is the key</p>
<p>width: 500,</p>
<p>color: { dark: "#000", light: "#FFFFFF" }</p>
<p>})</p>
<p>Try this website free qr generator for more information <a href="https://qrstickermaker.com/">click here</a></p>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Built a Free QR Sticker Maker in 7 Days - Here's How]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was tired of paying $20/month for QR code tools that only let me make boring black and white codes.
So I built my own.
The Problem
Every "free" QR generator I found had 3 problems:

Watermark on the]]></description><link>https://qrtools.hashnode.dev/i-built-a-free-qr-sticker-maker-in-7-days-here-s-how</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://qrtools.hashnode.dev/i-built-a-free-qr-sticker-maker-in-7-days-here-s-how</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[qr code]]></category><category><![CDATA[JavaScript]]></category><category><![CDATA[SaaS]]></category><category><![CDATA[buildinpublic]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Muhammad Akhtar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:28:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/covers/6a72261e1da022d3abd59c10/c69f1ea7-d263-485d-9bea-d313bf12e14c.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was tired of paying $20/month for QR code tools that only let me make boring black and white codes.</p>
<p>So I built my own.</p>
<h2>The Problem</h2>
<p>Every "free" QR generator I found had 3 problems:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Watermark on the QR code</p>
</li>
<li><p>Had to pay to change colors</p>
</li>
<li><p>Low quality downloads that looked blurry when printed</p>
</li>
</ol>
<h2>The Solution: QR Sticker Maker</h2>
<p>I built <a href="https://qrstickermaker.com">https://qrstickermaker.com</a> - a tool that is 100% free.</p>
<p>What it does:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Custom colors and add logo in center</p>
</li>
<li><p>High quality PNG download for stickers and printing</p>
</li>
<li><p>No signup, no watermark, unlimited codes</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>I use it for my own product labels and business cards.</p>
<h2>How I Built It</h2>
<p>Took me 7 days using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No backend needed. The hardest part was making the QR code render in high quality.</p>
<h2>Try It Yourself</h2>
<p>If you need custom QR codes for your business, check it out: <a href="https://qrstickermaker.com">https://qrstickermaker.com</a></p>
<p>It's free forever. No trial, no credit card.</p>
<p>What kind of QR codes do you need? Let me know in comments.</p>
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