No. The generator accepts your Instagram username with or without the @ symbol — typing yourshop or @yourshop produces exactly the same QR code. Just double-check the spelling before downloading, because the code links directly to instagram.com/yourusername, and a typo would send scanners to the wrong profile or to a page that does not exist.
The code opens instagram.com/yourusername. On phones with the Instagram app installed, the profile usually opens right in the app with the follow button ready to tap; without the app, it opens in the mobile browser instead. Either way, the person lands on your profile in seconds without typing or searching for your handle.
No. Every code created here is static, which means it never expires and supports unlimited scans, free of charge. The only thing that can break it is changing your Instagram username, because the code points to your profile address. If you ever rebrand your handle, just generate a fresh code — it takes seconds and costs nothing.
No. This generator runs entirely in your browser, so the username you type never leaves your device. It is not sent to a server, logged, or saved in any database — it is only used locally to build the instagram.com link encoded in your QR code. That privacy-first design is also why the code appears instantly.
Yes. You can change the foreground and background colors, switch to a transparent background, add a decorative frame, and embed a logo — pick one from the built-in gallery or upload your own image. You can also adjust the size so the code stays sharp when printed large on window stickers, banners, or packaging.
Yes, completely free. There is no sign-up, no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many codes you generate or download. You can export in PNG, JPG, SVG, and PDF formats without paying anything, and because the codes are static, you will never be charged to keep an existing code working.