PDF QR Code Generator
A QR code cannot carry a whole PDF, but it can open one. Put your PDF online, paste its link and make the code.
Link to your PDF
View QR Code ↓Select a template
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Square or round PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG, up to 1 MB. With a logo the code uses the highest error correction so it still scans. Test it with your phone before printing.
Design & Error Correction
QR Code Live Preview
How to make a PDF QR code
- Upload the PDF to a place that gives a public link, such as Google Drive, Dropbox or your website.
- Paste that link into the box.
- Download the code and test it.
Where to use it
Menus
Open the menu from a table sign.
Brochures and manuals
Link the latest version from a product.
Forms and tickets
Share a form from a poster.
Tips for a code that scans
- Set the sharing to anyone with the link can view.
- Use a stable address. If you move the file, the code stops working.
- Keep the file small so it loads on mobile data.
- Keep strong contrast between the dots and the background, and leave the empty border around the code.
- Print it at least 2 cm (0.8 in) wide, and larger if people scan it from a distance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF inside the code?▼
No. The code holds the link. The PDF stays where you host it, and you can replace the file without changing the code if the link stays the same.
Where can I host a PDF for free?▼
Google Drive, Dropbox and your own website all work. Make sure the link is public.
Does this QR code expire?▼
No. The code holds the information itself (or a plain link), so there is no server in between, no subscription and no scan limit. It works for as long as the destination exists.
Is my information uploaded?▼
No. The code is made in your browser. What you type is never sent to CalcMaster or stored.
Why make it here?
- ✓Static code: no expiry, no scan limits, no sign-up.
- ✓Frames, shapes and a logo, free.
- ✓Everything stays in your browser.
- ✓Download as PNG or as a scalable SVG.