Canva's built-in QR app makes a basic black-and-white code inside a design. If you want real QR styling — shapes, gradients, a logo, a "Scan me" frame — and a standalone file, LNX is the free, dedicated alternative.
Create your QR code →Free · no signup to download · no watermark.
Canva is great for the surrounding design, but its QR feature is intentionally simple: a plain code you drop into a layout, and you need a Canva account to use it. LNX is built specifically for the code itself — choose module shapes and gradients, embed your logo, add a frame, and export a high-resolution PNG you can use anywhere, in Canva or out of it, with no account. It is free with no watermark, the code is static so it never expires, and it can point at a free LNX link-in-bio page.
The catch with Canva QR Code: Canva's QR app produces a basic code with little styling and requires a Canva account; it is meant for use inside Canva designs.
| Feature | LNX | Canva QR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no plan | Free with Canva account |
| Dedicated QR styling | Yes (shapes, gradients, frames) | Basic |
| Standalone PNG | Yes, high-res | Inside a Canva design |
| Account required | No | Canva account |
| Logo in the center | Free | Limited |
| Analytics | Via a free LNX page | No |
Competitor pricing and plan limits are approximate and may change.
Shapes, gradients, logos and frames built for codes.
A standalone PNG, not locked inside a Canva file.
Download free without signing in.
Yes — 100% free. There is no signup to download, no watermark and no credit card. Custom shapes, gradients, logos and "Scan me" frames are all included.
Yes. Paste the link you want the code to open, design a new code with your colors and logo, and download a high-resolution PNG in seconds — no account needed.
LNX makes static codes that encode your link directly, so they never expire. They aren't tracked on their own; for scan and click analytics, point the code at a free LNX page.
No. Design your QR code and download it immediately — there is nothing to sign up for.
Design a branded QR code in seconds — no signup, no watermark, no expiry.
Create your QR code