QR code guides
Clear, practical answers about creating, printing, tracking and editing QR codes.
How to create a QR code for free
A step-by-step guide to creating a QR code for a website, text, email, phone number or contact card, plus how to test it and which file format to download.
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What size should a QR code be when printed?
How big to print a QR code for business cards, flyers, posters and signs, using the distance-to-size rule, quiet zone and contrast guidelines.
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How to track QR code scans
Learn how QR code scan tracking works, which metrics matter (total vs unique scans, devices, countries, peak hours) and how to measure a print campaign.
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How to edit a QR code after printing
You can change where a printed QR code points if it is a dynamic QR code. Learn how editable QR codes work and what to do if you printed a static one.
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Are QR codes safe?
QR codes themselves are harmless, but scammers use them to hide malicious links (quishing). Learn the warning signs and how to scan and create QR codes safely.
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