SimpleCodeGenerator

by NirSoftv1.17

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A simple tool to quickly generate QR Code from text.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id NirSoft.SimpleCodeGenerator --exact --version 1.17

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

SimpleCodeGenerator is a simple tool for Windows that allows you to quickly generate QR Code for scanning with App on your Smartphone. You can display the QR Code on the screen, copy it to the clipboard and then paste it to another program (as image), or save it image file - .png , .gif , .jpg , .tiff, or .bmp

SimpleCodeGenerator also allows you to generate QR Code from command line and save it as image file ( .png , .gif , .jpg , .tiff, or .bmp) without displaying any user interface.

Installers · v1.17

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for SimpleCodeGenerator.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SimpleCodeGenerator on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id NirSoft.SimpleCodeGenerator --exact --version 1.17. winget downloads the installer from NirSoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install SimpleCodeGenerator silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id NirSoft.SimpleCodeGenerator --exact 1.17 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall SimpleCodeGenerator via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id NirSoft.SimpleCodeGenerator --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SimpleCodeGenerator's Apps & Features entry.

Is SimpleCodeGenerator free?

SimpleCodeGenerator is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/qr_code_generator.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does SimpleCodeGenerator work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls SimpleCodeGenerator directly from the publisher.

How do I keep SimpleCodeGenerator up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id NirSoft.SimpleCodeGenerator --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of SimpleCodeGenerator from microsoft/winget-pkgs.