How to Generate a QR Code

How to Generate a QR Code


QR code is short for 'quick response' code. It's a square-shaped black-and-white symbol that is scanned with a smartphone to learn more about a product or service.

You can generate a QR code for your online appointment portal (if you're a customer of zHealth Advanced Plan), your website, or even your social media profiles using free tools. Let's say you put up a QR code of the appointment portal at the front desk or on the window where patients can see it clearly. Now, whenever patients want to book an appointment with your clinic, they can take out their mobile device, use their phone's camera, and scan the QR code to access the portal quickly.

You can generate a QR code for any URL, virtual business card, email, social media handles, etc. You will need to provide a link in case of URL, contact information for business card, text or any other type of info. Once you’re done, click to generate a QR code and download it.

So how you can generate a QR code using a free tool like QR Code Generator? Here's how to get started.

How to Generate a QR Code using QR Code Generator

Open Google Chrome Browser and head to qr-code-generator.com. Keep in mind that you don't necessarily need to use this tool; you can choose any web-based QR code generator. If you need some ideas, check out our list below.


Copy your online appointment portal URL and paste it on the screen as shown here. Once you enter your URL, it will immediately create a QR code that's ready for download. Click the Download button and save the file to your computer.



We recommend customizing your QR code to strengthen your brand identity. You will have to sign up on the website (it's free) and edit your QR code through the tool's creator portal. When you sign up, you can add frames, colors, and logo to the QR code.



A QR code won't be able to do its job unless your patients see it. So make sure you print the QR code or add the code to any print materials that will help you market your business. This could include displaying it in physical locations such as office window, waiting area, or front desk, where patients can see and take out their phones to scan it.

List of Other Free QR Code Generators

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