How to create a QR code in 3 steps
- Choose the type: a link to your website, access to your Wi-Fi, your contact card…
- Customize: your brand colors, dot shape, a logo in the center.
- Download as PNG for screens or SVG for print, then test the scan.
Ideas for using it
- Restaurants and shops: online menu, Google reviews page, Wi-Fi access for customers.
- Nonprofits and events: registration form, ticketing, schedule.
- Business cards: a “Contact” QR code adds your details to a phone in one scan.
- Vacation rentals: a Wi-Fi QR code in the rental, a link to the house guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the QR code really free, with no expiry date?
Yes. This QR code is “static”: the information is written directly into the pattern. It never goes through a server, so it cannot expire or be deactivated. It will keep working for as long as it is printed.
Can I change the link after printing the QR code?
Not with a static QR code: if the link changes, you need to generate a new QR code. To change the destination without reprinting, you need a dynamic QR code, which you can create from your account.
Which format should I choose for printing?
SVG is a vector format: it stays perfectly sharp at any size, ideal for a poster or a print shop. PNG works well for a Word document, a website or social media.
My QR code with a logo will not scan. What should I do?
Make the logo smaller, keep good contrast (dark dots on a light background) and always test the scan with your phone before printing. Light colors on a light background, or a dark background with light dots, are poorly read by some phones.
What is the minimum size for printing a QR code?
Allow at least 2 × 2 cm (about 0.8 × 0.8 in) for close-up scanning (business card, menu). For a poster scanned from a distance, a simple rule: QR code size = scanning distance divided by 10.