How to Create Hundreds of QR Codes From a CSV File

Creating QR codes one at a time is manageable for a few links, but it quickly becomes repetitive when you need codes for product pages, event check-ins, inventory labels, menus, or support resources.

In this tutorial, you will use ZapQR to turn a CSV file into a batch of static QR codes. The batch generator accepts CSV, Excel, and TXT files, supports up to 1,000 QR codes per batch, and packages the finished images in a ZIP file. No account is required for this workflow.

The batch tool creates static QR codes, so each code permanently contains the value from your file. If you need to change destinations after printing or track scans, use a dynamic QR code workflow instead.

A computer with a modern web browser

A CSV file containing one URL or text value per row

Access to https://zapqr.net

A ZIP extraction tool, which is built into most operating systems

Open a spreadsheet and place one destination or text value in each row. Typical entries include product URLs, attendee check-in links, asset IDs, menu pages, or contact information.

Keep the file simple. Remove empty rows and verify every destination before exporting the sheet as a .csv file. For large jobs, start with a small sample so you can scan and test a few finished codes before generating the full batch.

Go to https://zapqr.net and open the Batch QR Code Generator. Select the Upload File tab, then click the upload area and choose your CSV file.

ZapQR also accepts .xlsx, .xls, and .txt files. The same tool can process up to 1,000 items in a single batch without requiring sign-up.

After the file is parsed, check the item count and preview the first few values. This is the best time to catch blank rows, accidental headers, malformed URLs, or duplicate entries.

The QR preview uses the first value in the batch. If the count or preview is wrong, return to the spreadsheet, correct the source file, and upload it again.

Use the customization panel to choose an output format, size, colors, error-correction level, margin, and QR style. PNG is a convenient default for everyday documents and labels. JPG is useful for JPEG-only workflows, while SVG is better for vector design and large-format printing.

Keep strong contrast between the foreground and background. If you add a logo or use decorative shapes, scan the preview with more than one phone before producing a large print run.

Click Start Generation. ZapQR creates one QR image for every parsed value and downloads the batch as a ZIP package.

Extract the ZIP, open several files, and scan them before distributing or printing the full set. Keep the original CSV with the ZIP so you have a clear record of which source values were used.

You can repeat the process whenever you need another batch. For changing destinations or scan tracking, use a dynamic QR code instead of a static batch.