Free PDF QR Code Generator
This code links to a document at an address you already control. Hosting a PDF for you, so you can swap the file behind a fixed code, is a separate account feature.
- No signup
- Free commercial use
- No watermarks
What should the code do?
Point at a PDF you already host.
Let’s make your QR code.
Fill in your details. Your preview updates as you type.
Make it yours optional
Your colours, your logo, your finishing touch.
Start from a design template (optional)
A template only sets colours, module shape, error-correction level and the wording around the code. Whatever you have typed stays exactly as it is, and you can change every part afterwards.
Colours & pattern (optional)
Higher levels recover from more damage but make the code denser. A centred logo needs Q or H.
Logo (optional)
Upload your logo
Add your brand to the centre of your QR code, or place it above or below. Always test the final code before printing.
PNG, JPG or WebP · Up to 2 MB · Stays on your device
Caption under the code & call-to-action (optional)
Printed below the symbol. Long text wraps onto up to four lines.
Captions and call-to-action bars are drawn outside the code, so the four-module quiet zone stays clear. Every download contains exactly the artwork shown in the preview.
How to make this code
- 1
Upload your PDF wherever you normally host files and copy its public address.
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Paste that address here and check it opens in a private browser window — if it needs a login, the code will not work for customers.
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Print the code with a caption saying what the document is.
Example: a menu or brochure stored as a PDF
Upload your document to a location you control and copy its public viewing link into the generator. The QR code stores that link, not the PDF file. Someone scanning will need internet access and permission to view the document. Test the link in a private browser window before creating the code so you do not accidentally share a file that only your own account can open.
A restaurant menu, price list or product brochure should remain readable on a small phone screen. Use clear text, avoid an unnecessarily large file and include a useful document title. If the hosting service shows a sign-in screen, change the document’s intended sharing settings or choose a public page that visitors are allowed to access.
Replacing a document can create a new address on some storage services. Keep the original public URL stable if you want existing printed codes to keep working, then retest after every update. For a menu that you want to edit directly with contact details and opening hours, a hosted QR Shop may be simpler than maintaining a separate PDF.
Check the exported file before printing
Download the format you will actually use, then scan that exported file. Confirm the destination or decoded content, rather than only checking that the scanner recognises a square. A successful preview does not tell you whether a printed copy will stay readable after resizing, lamination or placement behind glass.
Keep the light border around the symbol clear and use strong contrast between the code and its background. If you add a logo, test again with the logo in place. Avoid stretching the image or cropping its edges to fit a design. Print one proof at the final size and scan it from the distance customers will use, in the lighting where it will be displayed.
Use the QR size calculator to plan the physical size, the printing guide for material and export advice, or the scanner to inspect an image. If a code fails, try a larger size and a simpler dark-on-light design before printing a batch.
Keep a copy of the final image and the details you encoded with your print artwork. Give the file a recognisable name so you do not accidentally reuse an older code when reordering signs or business cards. After a reprint, scan one of the new copies again.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace the PDF later?
Only if you keep the same file address on your own host. The code cannot be edited once printed, because the address is inside the pattern.
Does the file get uploaded to you?
No. This page never receives your document; it only encodes the address you paste.
Which download format is best for printing?
SVG is a true vector file: a printer or designer can scale it to any size without losing edge quality, so it is the best thing to hand to a print shop. The PDF here places a high-resolution image of the same artwork on the paper size you choose, which suits home and office printing at that size. PNG is for screens and for systems that only accept images. Whichever you pick, print one copy at the final size and scan that copy yourself before ordering a batch — no format can guarantee a scan on a given printer, material or light.