QR Polish
English
English简体中文EspañolPortuguês (Brasil)DeutschFrançais日本語

Free QR code generator

PDF QR Code Generator

Paper handouts go stale the moment the file changes. Put a QR code on the printed page and it always opens the right document. Link any PDF — a brochure, product manual, menu, or form — to a free QR code, print it once, and anyone with a phone camera opens the file in one scan.

Make your PDF code

1

Content

2

Style

Customizecolors, shapes, center icon
Dots
Background

Auto uses the maximum level when you add a center icon, and a lighter one otherwise so the code stays easy to scan.

Center icon optional

Icon appearance
Shape
Foreground
Background

Uploaded images keep their original colors; shape and background still apply.

25%

Upload your PDF somewhere with a stable link first — your own website, Google Drive, or Dropbox — then paste the link above. Use “anyone with the link” sharing only for documents meant to be public.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your PDF somewhere with a stable link

    Your website, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Set sharing to “anyone with the link” only if the document is meant to be public.

  2. 2. Paste that link above and generate

    Free, runs 100% in your browser, no account, nothing uploaded.

  3. 3. Download and print it where the document is needed

    Packaging, posters, handouts, notice boards, receipts. Test the scan before the print run.

Common questions

Can the PDF itself be stored inside the QR code?

No. QR codes hold about 3 KB at most — a PDF won't fit. Instead, host the PDF somewhere (your website, Google Drive, Dropbox) and encode that link. For the person scanning, the result is the same: one scan opens the document.

Is it really free?

Yes. It's a static QR code: no account, no expiry, and the code is generated locally in your browser — your link is never uploaded or stored.

What if my PDF moves or the link changes?

A static code points to one fixed URL. If the link ever changes, generate a fresh code — it takes 30 seconds. Keep PDFs at stable URLs, or point the code at a short redirect you control.

Is it safe for private or sensitive documents?

A QR code is only a pointer — it doesn't encrypt the file or check who scans it. Put the protection on the document, not the code: keep private PDFs behind access-controlled hosting (Drive sharing settings, a password-protected page) and never print a public code for confidential files.

How big should I print it?

At least 2×2 cm for handouts scanned up close; bigger for posters and packaging. Shorter URLs make denser, harder-to-scan codes — use a short link when you can.

Do people need an app to scan it?

No — every modern phone camera scans QR codes natively. Test yours with our scanner before printing.