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PDF QR Code Generator

Create QR codes that link to a PDF document. Share menus, brochures, manuals, and catalogs with a single scan.

How to Create a PDF QR Code

1

Enter the PDF link

Paste the URL where your PDF is hosted (Google Drive, Dropbox, your website, etc.).

2

Customize the design

Brand the QR code with your colors and logo.

3

Download your QR code

Export as PNG, SVG, or PDF for print or digital use.

PDF QR Code Use Cases

  • Restaurant menus accessible by scanning a table tent
  • Product manuals and assembly instructions
  • Real estate property brochures
  • Event programs and schedules
  • Training materials and handbooks

Best Practices

  • Host the PDF on a reliable, fast server.
  • Ensure the PDF URL is publicly accessible (no login required).
  • Optimize the PDF file size for fast mobile loading.
  • Use a dynamic QR code to update the PDF without reprinting.
  • Add "Scan to view PDF" text near the QR code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change which PDF the QR code links to?

With a static QR code, the URL is fixed. Use a dynamic QR code to change the linked PDF at any time without reprinting.

Does it work on all devices?

Yes. The QR code opens the PDF URL in the device's browser, which can display PDFs natively on all modern devices.

Is there a file size limit?

The QR code links to a URL, not the PDF itself, so there is no file size limit from the QR side. Keep PDFs under 10 MB for fast mobile loading.

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