Free PDF QR code generator

Share a brochure, catalogue, menu or manual. Host the PDF online, paste its link, and download your code.

FreeNo sign-upLogo & brand colorsPrivate, in your browser

Templates

Pick a starting style, then fine-tune it below.
Customize
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Brand logo & auto theme
Upload your logo (PNG, JPG, SVG or WebP) or drag it here.
Frame & call to action
Brand kit
Save your logo, colors and style once, then reuse them for every code.
Print size check
We estimate the smallest dot size and the distance your code can be scanned from. PDF downloads use this printed width.
Always test-scan your code before printing.

A PDF QR code opens a brochure, catalogue, menu or manual on the phone. Host the file online, paste its link, and download your code.

How to create it

  1. Upload the PDF to Google Drive, Dropbox or your website and set it to "anyone with the link can view".
  2. Copy the link and paste it in the URL field above.
  3. Make it dynamic if you will replace the file later.
  4. Download and test the code on a phone before printing.

Keep the file light

Phone users are often on mobile data. Compress the PDF so it opens within a couple of seconds.

How to create a QR code.

1. Generate.

Pick a type, enter your details, and your QR code appears instantly.

2. Personalize.

Add your brand logo and let colors and shapes match it automatically.

3. Download.

Save as PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG or print-ready PDF, or copy it straight into your design.

Customize your QR code to match your brand.

Choose colors, switch dot and corner styles, add a frame and your logo. Every code is scan-tested in your browser before you download it.

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QR code with color swatches and style options

Make a QR code that stands out.

Use it on flyers, menus, business cards and posters. Preview your code on real-world mockups before you print.

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Event flyer with a branded QR code

Why QRForge

Private by design

Static codes are generated in your browser. What you type is never sent to our servers.

Static codes never expire

A static code stores your data directly, so it keeps working as long as the content does.

Scan-tested every time

We decode your finished code and automatically simplify the design if it would not scan.

Dynamic codes & analytics

Edit where a printed code points, set expiry or a password, and see scans by day, device and country.

Bulk generation

Generate hundreds of codes at once from a list or CSV file and download them as a ZIP.

Print-ready

Vector SVG and sized PDF exports, plus a print check for dot size and scanning distance.

QR codes for every need

URLLink to any websiteWi-FiLet guests join with one scanContact (vCard)Share contact detailsBusiness cardFor cards and networkingWhatsAppStart a chat instantlyUPI paymentGet paid via UPIInstagramGrow your followersYouTubeSend people to your channelLinkedInNetwork at eventsEmailStart a pre-filled emailSMSText a number with a messageLocationOpen a map pinCalendar eventAdd to calendarPlain textEncode any textPhone callTap to callRestaurant menuContactless menusBulk generatorHundreds from a CSVGoogle reviewCollect more reviewsPDFLink to a PDF file

Frequently asked questions

Does QRForge host my PDF?

No. Upload the PDF to Google Drive, Dropbox or your own website, set it to "anyone with the link can view", and paste that link above.

How do I replace the PDF later without reprinting?

Make the code dynamic, then change its destination in the dashboard whenever you have a new file.

Will it open on every phone?

Yes. The code opens a web link and the phone shows the PDF in its browser or viewer.

Ready to create your QR code?

It takes less than a minute.

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