This guide offers a step-by-step walkthrough on creating, customizing, and downloading QR codes with the QR Code Builder. Follow the instructions below to design a QR code that suits your specific needs.
How to Generate a QR Code
Choose Type
Begin by selecting the type of QR code you want to generate. Options include URL, text, email, phone number, and more.
Each type corresponds to specific use cases; for example, a URL QR code redirects to a website, while an email QR code opens a pre-filled email draft.
Enter Information
Once you’ve selected the type, input the required details.
For example, if generating a URL QR code, enter the website address. If creating a contact QR code, provide the necessary contact details.
Ensure the information is correct, as it cannot be modified once the QR code is generated.
Customize
Adjust the appearance of the QR code to match your needs.
Options include:
Color: Modify the foreground and background colors.
Shape & Form: Change the design of the QR code’s dots and corners.
Logo: Upload a logo to embed in the center of the QR code.
Page Background: Choose a background for the QR code to enhance its visibility.
A real-time preview is available to ensure the design meets your expectations.
Preview & Download
Once the customization is complete, review your QR code to verify the information and design.
Click the Download QR Code button to save it in your preferred format: PNG, SVG, or PDF.
Ensure the correct format is selected based on your intended use (see format details below).
Save for Later
If you wish to use the QR code later, click Save to store it in the backend.
Saved QR codes can be accessed and downloaded from the QR Listing section at any time.
Available Formats
PNG – Best for digital use, high quality, but may lose sharpness when resized.
SVG – Scalable without losing quality, ideal for printing. Users can resize their SVG QR codes as much as they want without quality loss. To resize, use online tool.
PDF – Prints well on A4 paper, converted from PNG.
Cropped QR Codes and Transparent PNGs
If no background, header, or footer is added, the QR code is automatically trimmed. This ensures a cleaner, more compact appearance.
True Transparency for PNGs - Create seamless integrations! PNG QR codes can now be generated with 100% transparency. This makes it easy to overlay the QR code onto existing designs or backgrounds in your favourite image editor.To create a transparent PNG, adjust the background color alpha slider to the far left (0% opacity) within the QR code builder.
FAQs
1. What format should I use?
PNG: Best for websites and social media, offering good quality for digital use.
SVG: Ideal for professional printing, maintaining sharpness at any size and allowing easy resizing. Resize your SVG.
PDF: Best for printing on A4 paper, making it suitable for official documents.
2. Why is my QR code cropped?
If there’s no background, header, or footer, extra space is removed automatically.
3. Where can I locate my saved QR codes?
You can find your saved QR codes in the QR Codes section of the platform.
To access them, navigate to the top menu and click on QR Codes.
Your saved QR codes will be listed along with their unique identifiers, allowing easy retrieval and downloading.
4. Are there any limitations on MacBook and Safari?
Some users may experience lower PNG quality when downloading QR codes in Safari due to rendering limitations. SVG format is the best recommended in such cases.
Older Safari versions may not fully support all customization features. Using Google Chrome or Firefox can provide a better experience.
Better accommodations for Safari users are currently being worked on, and future updates will improve compatibility and quality.