3 guides

QR code guides

Practical answers for the part after you make a code: printing it at the right size, scanning it, and knowing what kind of code you have.

• Guide

  Static vs Dynamic QR Codes

  A static QR code holds its content in the pattern and never expires. A dynamic one points at a redirect you rent. How they differ, and which to choose.

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  QR Code Size Guide

  How big to print a QR code: the 10:1 distance rule, a 2 cm minimum, the quiet zone, and how data and error correction change the size a code needs.

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  How to Scan a QR Code

  Scan a QR code with the camera already on your phone: the steps for iPhone and Android, how to read a code on your own screen, and what to do if it fails.

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