Logo QR codes that still scan
- Keep the logo at 25% or less of the code width.
- Use the white plate behind the logo for busy logos.
- Watch the scan-test badge — it turns red if the design hurts readability.
Quick answers
What logo format should I use?
PNG with a transparent background looks best; JPG and SVG work too.
Why this QR generator is different
- Never expires. Many "free" QR sites create a redirect link that stops working unless you pay — after the menus and flyers are printed. Our codes contain your link directly, so they work forever.
- Scan-tested automatically. After every change the code is decoded in your browser and compared with your content. If a color, shape or logo makes it unreadable, you'll know before printing.
- Designer controls. Five dot styles, four corner styles, separate corner color, linear or radial gradients, transparent background, a logo with an optional plate, and a frame with your own call to action — in any language.
- Built-in UTM tracking. Add utm_source, utm_medium and utm_campaign so Google Analytics shows how many visits came from the QR code — without a tracking redirect.
- Bulk mode. Paste up to 500 links (or upload a CSV) and download them all as PNG or SVG in one ZIP, each one scan-tested.
- Print-ready. Vector SVG and PNG up to 4096 px. Nothing is uploaded, and there's no sign-up.
Tips for codes that always scan
- Keep strong contrast: a dark code on a light background works best.
- Leave the quiet zone (white border) at 2 or more modules.
- With a logo, keep it at 25% or less — error correction switches to H automatically.
- Print at least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in); bigger if people scan from far away.
- Shorter links make simpler, easier-to-scan codes.
Frequently asked questions
Do these QR codes expire?
No. They're static codes: your link or text is stored inside the code itself, not behind our server. They'll keep working as long as the destination exists.
Can I track how many people scan?
Turn on UTM tracking. Your analytics tool (Google Analytics, Meta, etc.) then shows visits with source "qr". We don't track anything ourselves.
How do Wi-Fi QR codes work?
Phones read the network name and password from the code and offer to join — no typing. They work on modern iPhone and Android cameras.
Can I use the codes commercially?
Yes — on menus, packaging, ads, business cards, anything. No attribution is needed.
What does the scan test check?
It renders your exact design, reads it with a QR decoder, and confirms the result matches your content character for character. Real-world scanning also depends on print size, lighting and the phone, so a quick test with your own phone is still a good idea.