QR Code Guides

Short, practical answers to the questions that come up when you put a QR code on something real.

• How to Create a QR Code

  A short, practical guide to creating a QR code: choosing a content type, sizing it correctly, testing the scan and exporting the right file format.

• How to Create a QR Code with a Logo

  Learn how to add a logo to a QR code without breaking the scan: sizing, contrast, error correction, file formats and testing tips.

• How to Create a WiFi QR Code

  Step-by-step instructions for making a WiFi QR code: finding your SSID, picking the right encryption, printing the card and keeping your network safe.

• How to Create a QR Code for a Website

  How to turn a website URL into a QR code that actually gets scanned: link hygiene, UTM tracking, landing page checks, sizing and testing.

• QR Code Size for Printing

  How big should a printed QR code be? Practical sizing rules by scan distance, minimum sizes, DPI guidance, quiet zones and material tips.

• Static vs Dynamic QR Codes

  The real difference between static and dynamic QR codes: editability, tracking, cost, reliability and how to get editable behaviour from a static code.

• Do QR Codes Expire?

  QR codes do not expire on their own. Here is what really breaks them — dead links, cancelled subscriptions, damage and low contrast — and how to avoid it.

• How to Scan a QR Code

  How to scan a QR code with an iPhone or Android camera, how to scan one already saved on your phone, and what to do when a code will not scan.