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QR Code Generation and Download Guide

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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

  1. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.