FileHero guide
How to create a QR code for a link
A step-by-step guide to create a QR code for a link, with advice on the settings and checks that matter.
Before you start
Copy the full destination URL and open it first. Avoid linking to a page that requires your private login.
How to do it, step by step
- Paste the complete link or enter the short text the code should contain.
- Generate the code and download the PNG.
- Scan that saved image with another device. If it is going on a poster, test a print at the intended size too.
Check the saved file
Scan the downloaded PNG with another device before printing or sharing.
Why a QR code will not scan
Codes can become difficult to read when printed too small, stretched, blurred or placed on a low-contrast background. Keep the code square and leave a clear border. Test the actual printed or displayed version, not only the original PNG on your screen.