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Create a QR code for a link, Wi-Fi, WhatsApp, contact and more, or read one from a photo.
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Fill in the details to see your QR code.
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Badge (shields) generator
Custom badges for your README or site, with your text, colours and icons, as SVG.
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About Badge (shields) generator
Create small label and message badges in the shields style for a README or website, such as build passing, license MIT or version 1.2. Choose text, colours, style and icon, and download SVG. Badges tell visitors the project status at a glance without reading the docs.
How to use Badge (shields) generator
- Type or paste your text in the box above.
- The result appears instantly as you type.
- Copy the result or download it as a file.
Why use this tool?
- Private: everything happens in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded.
- Free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how often you use it.
- Works on phones, tablets and computers: Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux. Nothing to install.
- Available in 10 languages.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I add a badge to my GitHub README?
Save or host the SVG, then add it in Markdown with the image syntax, exclamation mark, alt text in brackets and the file or URL in parentheses.
Is Badge (shields) generator free?
Yes. Badge (shields) generator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Is it safe to use?
Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.
Do I need an account?
No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.