How to make a QR code with a logo
- Choose the content type: link, text, Wi-Fi network or WhatsApp.
- Fill in the details. The preview updates as you type.
- Optionally pick colors and a dot shape, and add your logo.
- Download a PNG for screens and the web, or an SVG for large prints.
This QR code never expires
Many QR code websites create a "dynamic" code: it points to their own address, which then redirects to your link. When the free trial ends, the code stops working until you pay.
Here the QR code is static: your link or text is stored directly in the pattern. It works forever, with no account, no subscription and no dependence on Utilverso. The trade-off is that you can’t change the destination after printing. If the link changes, make a new code.
QR code types
- Link: opens a website, digital menu, social profile, form, review page or video. You can leave out "https://".
- Text: shows the text on the phone screen. Good for a short note, a code or instructions.
- Wi-Fi: people join your network without typing the password. Great for cafés, offices, Airbnbs and guests at home.
- WhatsApp: opens a chat with your number, with an optional pre-filled message.
Tips for a QR code that always scans
- High contrast. A dark code on a light background is the safest. A light code on a dark background fails on some phones.
- Keep the logo moderate. With a logo, the code uses the highest error correction level, which tolerates up to 30% damage. Even so, a smaller logo scans more easily. Stay close to the default size.
- Leave the margin. The code comes with a border in the background color. Don’t crop it, and don’t place the code right against other graphics.
- Print size. For scanning from a hand’s length away, print it at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. For posters seen from farther away, scale up: about 1 inch for every 10 inches of distance.
- Test before printing. Point two different phones at the screen. In some browsers the page also runs an automatic scan test and shows the result under the preview.
PNG or SVG?
- PNG: a regular image for social media, websites, documents and slides. Choose 1024 or 2048 pixels for a sharp result.
- SVG: a vector format that stays sharp at any size. Use it for print shops, banners, stickers, packaging and printed menus.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a scan limit?
No. It can be scanned any number of times, by anyone, forever.
Can I see how many people scanned it?
Not with a static code. To count visits, put a tracked link (for example, with UTM parameters for Google Analytics) in the QR code.
Is my data or Wi-Fi password stored anywhere?
No. The QR code is created in your browser, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Why does the code look denser with a logo?
With a logo, the QR code stores extra recovery data to make up for the covered area. That makes the pattern denser, and it’s what keeps it readable.
Can I use it on products I sell?
Yes. The QR code is yours, with no watermark and no usage restrictions.