- What size should a printed QR code be?
How big to print a QR code for business cards, flyers, posters and banners — the distance rule, quiet zone, contrast and logo tips.
- How to make a Wi-Fi QR code guests can scan to connect
Create a QR code that joins your Wi-Fi network without typing the password — how it works, security settings, phone support and safety tips.
- QR code not scanning? 9 common causes and fixes
Troubleshoot a QR code that won't scan: size, quiet zone, contrast, inverted colours, glare, damaged print, broken links and more.
- How to make a QR code menu for your restaurant
Set up a touchless QR code menu: what to put on it, how to print and place the code, and how to update prices without reprinting.
- How to put a vCard QR code on your business card
Let people save your contact details with one scan: what a vCard QR code contains, how to keep it scannable and when a dynamic card is better.
- Static vs dynamic QR codes: which one should you use?
Understand the difference between static and dynamic QR codes, what each costs, and how to choose for print, menus, business cards and campaigns.
- How to make a WhatsApp QR code that opens a chat
Create a QR code that opens a WhatsApp chat with your number and an optional pre-filled message: format, country codes and testing tips.
- Are QR codes safe? How to spot and avoid malicious codes
How QR code scams (quishing) work, how to check a code before you open it, and how to keep your own QR codes trustworthy.
- How to add a logo to a QR code without breaking it
Put your logo in the middle of a QR code safely: file types, the right size, error correction and how to test the result before printing.
- PNG, SVG or PDF? Which QR code file format to download
Which file format to use for a QR code: PNG for screens, SVG for print and design, PDF for ready-to-print files, plus JPG and WebP.
- How to track QR code scans with UTM links
Tag your QR code link with UTM parameters so Google Analytics shows which flyer, poster or table card brought each visitor.
- QR code colours: what scans and what does not
Choose QR code colours that still scan: dark on light, enough contrast, why light-on-dark can fail and how to check with a scanner.
- How to make an email QR code with a pre-filled subject and message
Create a QR code that opens a new email with the address, subject and message already filled in, and keep the code simple enough to scan.
- How to make a location QR code that opens a map
Create a QR code that opens a place or exact coordinates in the maps app: when to use an address, when to use latitude and longitude, and how to test it.
- How to make an SMS QR code with a pre-written text message
Create a QR code that opens a text message to your number with the message already typed: use cases, formatting, length limits and testing.
- How to make an event QR code that adds to a calendar
Create a QR code that saves an event to the phone's calendar: the fields to fill in, time zones, keeping the code simple and where to place it.
- How to make a social media QR code that opens your profile
Create a QR code that opens your Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn or other profile: what to enter, how to test it and where to print it.
- How to make a phone number QR code that starts a call
Create a QR code that dials your number when scanned: number format, when to use call vs contact card, and print and testing tips.
QR code guides
Practical, no-fluff advice for making QR codes that work the first time.