Calendar QR Code Generator

How it works

From event details to QR code in seconds

Everything on this page happens in your browser: nothing is uploaded and nothing is installed.

01

Enter your event

Type the title, pick a start and end time, and add a location or notes if you like. The QR code appears instantly in the live preview.

02

Style it your way

Match your brand with colors, background, dot shapes and corners, or drop your own logo in the center of the code.

03

Download & share

Export a crisp 2048px PNG for screens and social, or a vector SVG that stays sharp at any print size — both free, both watermark-free.

Why it matters

Never let anyone forget the date

Typing an event into a calendar is fiddly, and people mistype the time or skip it entirely. A QR code drops the whole event in with a single scan — nothing to get wrong.

One scan, event saved — title, time, place and notes land in the phone's calendar, reminders and all.
No wrong dates — guests can't fat-finger the time when it's filled in for them.
Works with any calendar — Apple Calendar, Google Calendar and Outlook all read the standard event format.
Perfect for print — invitations, posters, tickets and flyers become save-the-dates people actually keep.

2048px PNG export

SVGvector for print

0sign-ups & watermarks

∞codes, free forever

Where to use it

One code, every event you host

Put a calendar QR code anywhere you announce a date — every scan puts your event on someone's schedule.

Invitations

Weddings, birthdays and parties — guests save the date and details the moment they open the card.

Tickets & passes

Print the code on tickets so attendees add the show, match or conference to their calendar instantly.

Webinars & talks

Include the join link in the event so a single scan books the session and keeps the meeting URL handy.

Posters & flyers

Turn a printed announcement into a real reminder — no one has to copy the date by hand.

Sales & openings

Let shoppers set a reminder for a launch, sale or grand opening so they come back on the day.

Classes & deadlines

Share course dates, exam times and due dates as scannable events students can't misremember.

Guide

Calendar QR codes: what to know before you print

A calendar QR code adds an event to the scanner's calendar, with title, time, place and notes. Posters and invitations use it so people don't forget.

Tips for better results

Enter the time zone carefully; scanning phones convert it to the viewer's local time.
Include the address in the location field.
Keep the notes short to keep the code light.

A common mistake

Forgetting the end time. Without one, some calendar apps assign a default length that doesn't match your event.

A person scanning a QR code on an event flyer pinned to a notice board

Under the hood

What is inside this code

The code contains the event itself in the iCalendar format. The phone offers to add it to the calendar with title, time and place.

BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Open house
DTSTART:20261114T100000Z
DTEND:20261114T120000Z
LOCATION:12 Main St
END:VEVENT

Limits and gotchas

Times are in UTC unless the time zone is included, so check the time on the phone after scanning.
Recurring events and reminders vary by calendar app.
The event cannot change after printing. For changing events, link to a page instead.

A realistic example

A school prints the code on an invitation. Parents scan it and the open evening is in their calendar with the right time and room, with no typing.

FAQ

Calendar QR codes, explained

Does a calendar code work on every phone?

iPhones and most Android calendars offer to add the event. Some apps open the file in the calendar app first.

What if the date changes?

Print a new code. If the date may move, use a code to a page that always shows the current time instead.

How do I make a QR code for a calendar event?

Fill in the event title and start time in the generator above — those are all that's required. Add an end time, location and notes if you want, and the code is created instantly. Style the colors, shapes and center icon, then download it as PNG or SVG.

What happens when someone scans it?

Their phone reads the event and offers to add it to their calendar — with the title, time, location and notes already filled in. They just confirm, and it's saved with any default reminders.

Which calendars does it work with?

The code uses the standard iCalendar event format, which Apple Calendar, Google Calendar and Outlook all understand. On most phones the camera app handles it directly with no extra app needed.

How do I set the right time zone?

The times you enter use your device's current time zone, and the code stores them so they show correctly wherever they're scanned. For all-day events, switch on the All-day toggle so no specific time is attached.

Is this calendar QR code generator really free?

Yes — completely. No sign-up, no watermark, no scan limits and no expiry. You can create and download as many event codes as you want, for personal or commercial use.

Can I add my own logo and colors?

Yes. Pick your brand colors and shapes, and in the Center icon control choose the upload option to add your logo — transparent PNG or SVG looks best. The generator raises the error-correction level automatically so the code stays reliably scannable.

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