X (Twitter) QR Code Generator

An X (Twitter) QR code encodes your profile URL into a scannable image. When someone scans it, their phone opens your X profile directly. This tool takes the profile URL you paste in, converts it into a QR code, and lets you download it as PNG, WEBP, or SVG. Your URL never leaves your browser.

x.com or twitter.com: which URL to use

When Twitter rebranded to X in 2023, the domain moved from twitter.com to x.com. Both URLs still work. twitter.com/yourhandle redirects to x.com/yourhandle. For a QR code, use x.com/yourhandle. It is shorter and avoids the redirect, which makes for a slightly smaller QR pattern.

Either way, when someone scans the code, they land on your X profile.

How to use Twitter QR Code Generator

1. Get your X profile URL. Open X in a browser and go to your profile. The URL in the address bar will look like https://x.com/yourhandle. Copy it.
2. Paste it into the field above. The QR code generates immediately.
3. Customize colors if needed. Change the QR pattern and background color to match your business card, slide, or any printed material. Dark pattern on a light background scans the most reliably.
4. Download. Use SVG for anything going to print. PNG at 512px or higher for standard print materials. PNG at 256px to 300px for digital use like slide decks or email signatures.
5. Test before printing. Point your phone camera at the code on screen and confirm it opens your X profile. Takes ten seconds and avoids a reprint.

Key features

• Generates a QR code from any X (Twitter) profile URL
• Works with both x.com and twitter.com URLs
• Export as PNG (128px to 1600px), WEBP, or scalable SVG
• Custom QR pattern and background colors with hex color picker
• Live URL preview before download
• Runs entirely in your browser, your handle is never sent to a server
• No account
• No watermark
• No usage limit

What this QR code actually does

When someone scans the code, their phone reads the encoded x.com URL. If they have the X app installed, the phone will usually prompt them to open the profile in the app. If not, the link opens in a browser.

This is a static QR code. It encodes your URL at the moment you generate it. If you change your X username later, the old QR code will no longer point to your profile. Generate a new one after any username change.

Where people use X QR codes

Business cards. A QR code on a business card takes someone directly to your X profile. Useful for journalists, creators, analysts, and anyone whose X presence is a meaningful part of their professional identity.

Conference and event materials. Speakers and panelists often put an X QR code on their final slide so the audience can follow them before the session wraps up.

Printed marketing materials. Flyers, posters, and brochures can include an X QR code alongside other contact information. Easier than asking someone to search for a username.

Retail and storefront displays. Shops that use X to post daily updates, promotions, or behind-the-scenes content sometimes add a QR code to their window or counter so customers can follow without searching.

Email signatures. Some people include a small PNG of their X QR code in their email signature alongside a hyperlinked handle, giving recipients a way to follow that works even when email is read in print.

How to find your X profile URL

Open X in a browser at x.com. Tap your profile picture or display name to go to your profile page. The URL in the address bar is your profile URL. It looks like https://x.com/yourhandle.

If you are still using a twitter.com URL, that works too. Both formats encode into a valid QR code that opens your profile.

A note about the Twitter QR code that used to be in the app

Twitter used to have a built-in QR code in the mobile app, accessible from your profile settings. It let people scan to follow you directly within the app. That feature was removed during or after the rebrand to X.

The QR code you generate here is a standard image file of your x.com profile URL. You own and control it. You can resize it, recolor it, and use it anywhere without going through the X app.

A note about “Twitter barcode”

Some people search for a “Twitter barcode” or “X barcode generator” when they mean a QR code. QR codes are technically a type of 2D barcode, so the terminology gets mixed up. Traditional barcodes (the ones on product packaging) are one-dimensional and hold much less data. QR codes are two-dimensional and can store a full URL. If you searched for a Twitter or X barcode and landed here, this is the right tool.

Static vs dynamic: what to know

This tool generates static QR codes. Your x.com URL is encoded directly into the pattern. If your X username changes, you need to generate a new QR code.

Dynamic QR codes from third-party paid services let you update the destination URL through a dashboard without reprinting the code. They also provide scan analytics.

For most uses, static is fine. If you need to know how many times the code gets scanned, run your X profile URL through a link shortener with analytics first, then encode that short link here.

File format guide for printing

Use SVG for any printed material: business cards, conference handouts, posters. SVG is a vector format and stays crisp at any physical size.

Use PNG at 512px or higher for print if your design software does not support SVG. For digital use, 256px to 300px is enough.

Do not use JPEG. JPEG compression blurs the sharp edges of QR modules, which is the most common cause of a printed code that fails to scan.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Should I use my x.com or twitter.com URL?

Use x.com. Both URLs work and will redirect to your X profile when scanned, but x.com is the current canonical domain. It is also shorter, which produces a slightly simpler QR pattern.

My username contains underscores or numbers. Will that work?

Yes. The QR code encodes the full URL as-is, including any underscores, numbers, or other characters in your handle. Paste the full URL directly from your browser address bar and it will encode correctly.

Will the QR code expire?

No. The QR code encodes a static URL with no expiry. It works as long as your X account exists at that username. If you change your username or delete your account, the link stops working because the URL it points to is no longer valid. The code itself has no time limit.

Does the person scanning need the X app?

No. The QR code opens a standard x.com URL. Any phone camera can read it. If X is not installed, the link opens in a browser and loads your public profile page.

Can I track how many people scan the QR code?

No. This tool generates a standard QR code with no tracking built in. If you need scan analytics, run your x.com URL through a link shortener with analytics first, then encode the shortened URL here.

Can I create a QR code for an X business account?

Yes. Business accounts and personal accounts use the same URL format. Open the account profile in a browser, copy the URL, and paste it into the tool.

What happened to the Twitter QR code that was in the app?

Twitter had a built-in profile QR code in the mobile app’s profile settings. That feature was removed after the rebrand to X. The QR code you generate here is a direct replacement: a downloadable image file of your x.com URL that you can use in any printed or digital context.

What file format should I use for a printed business card?

Use SVG. It is a vector format and stays sharp at any printed size. If your card design software does not support SVG, use PNG at 512px minimum. Do not use JPEG.