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Higher levels allow the QR code to be scanned even if damaged or covered (e.g., by a logo), but result in a denser code.
Quiet zone (margin) around the QR matrix. ISO specification recommends at least 4 modules for reliable scanning. Applies to image exports (wallet cards retain a fixed 4-module quiet zone).
A QR code generator that stays free
Make a QR code that opens a PDF from its web link. QRCraftly does not host files, so put the PDF online first, then paste its link.
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Key Features
- Links to a PDF you already host, such as a brochure, menu, manual or flyer
- Honest about hosting: QRCraftly never stores your file
- A static code that never expires
- Colors and a logo to match your document
- Download as PNG, JPEG, WebP or SVG
How to Make a PDF QR Code
Host your PDF, then turn its link into a QR code.
Put the PDF online
Upload it to your own website or to a file host that gives you a public, permanent link. QRCraftly does not host files, so you need a place for it first.
Copy the link and paste it above
Use the public link. If the host offers “anyone with the link can view”, choose that.
Style and check the code
Add your colors or logo and wait for “Scans reliably”.
Test it on a phone
Scan the code from a phone that is not signed in to your file host and check that the PDF opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
The phone opens the link in its browser, which shows the PDF or offers to download it.
The code holds only the address, not the file. Replace the PDF at the same address and the code shows the new version; move it and the code breaks.
- A brochure or price list at a trade show.
- A manual or safety sheet on a product label.
- A handout in a classroom or clinic.
- Say what the code opens, such as “Scan for the full catalog (PDF)”.
- Keep the PDF small, because many people will open it on mobile data.
- Open the link in a private browser window. If it asks you to sign in, fix the sharing setting.
- Use a permanent address. Links with a date or version number in them tend to break.
- Anyone with the code can open the PDF, so check it holds nothing private.
The link is put into the code in your browser. QRCraftly never sees the link or the file and adds no tracking. Your file host does see the downloads.
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