QR code guides
Our QR code guides answer the questions that come up before and after printing: how to make a code from a link, what size to print it, whether it expires and what to do when it won't scan. Make your code with the free dynamic QR code generator, or browse QR code uses for ideas, from restaurant menus to wedding invitations.
Basics
- How to make a QR code for a linkTurn any link into a QR code in under a minute: copy the URL, paste it, download. Plus how to make it editable, add a logo and test it before print.
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- Static vs dynamic QR codes: what's the difference?A static QR code stores your link for good; a dynamic one points to a short link you can edit and track. Pros, cons, costs and when to use each.
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- Do QR codes expire?A QR code has no expiry date built in, but a dynamic one can stop working when a trial or plan ends. How to check your code and what to look for.
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- How to change a QR code link after printingYes, if the code is dynamic. How to check which code you printed, how to change its link in a minute, and what to do if it turns out to be static.
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- How to choose a free dynamic QR code generator that lastsWhat to check before you pick a free dynamic QR code generator: trial or free plan, expiry, scan limits, print files, stats and the price after a year.
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- Are QR codes safe to scan?A QR code can't hack your phone by itself, but it can lead to a fake page. How QR scams work, how to check a link first, and how to make trusted codes.
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Print and design
- Why is my QR code not working?Why a QR code won't scan: low contrast, inverted colors, a big logo, no quiet zone, blur or a dead link. How to test your code and fix each problem.
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- What size should a QR code be?What size should a QR code be? Minimum sizes for business cards, flyers, posters and signs, the 10:1 distance rule, the quiet zone and pixel sizes.
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- How to add an editable QR code in CanvaWant a QR code in Canva that you can change after printing? Make an editable code, upload the SVG or PNG to Canva, and keep full control of the link.
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- Can QR codes be any color or shape?Yes, QR codes can be colored, rounded or framed, but some choices break scanning. Contrast, inverted colors, gradients, shapes and transparent backgrounds.
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Use cases
- How to track QR code scansThree ways to count QR code scans: a dynamic code with built-in stats, UTM tags in Google Analytics 4, or both. Setup steps and what each shows.
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- How to get your Google review link (and more reviews)Find your Google Business Profile review link in two minutes, turn it into a QR code and place it where happy customers will actually scan it.
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- How to make a QR code for a Google Drive file, folder or albumShare a Google Drive file, folder or Google Photos album with a QR code: set sharing to anyone with the link, copy it, make the code, swap it later.
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