QR Code for PDF
Link a PDF menu, manual or brochure to a code people can scan.
Scanning saves the contact straight to the phone's address book (vCard 3.0).
Scanning opens
Style & format
Corner eyes stay solid so scanners lock on fast.
Logo sits in the centre — error correction is set to High so the code still scans.
Start typing and your QR code
appears here instantly
Preview scaled to fit — downloads at
✓ Copied to clipboard
🔒 Private by design
Your data never leaves this page — codes are generated entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or stored.
📐 Print-ready output
Export crisp PNGs up to 1024px, infinitely scalable SVGs, or an A4 PDF sized for print. Add your logo — error correction switches to High so the code still scans.
📶 Wi-Fi sharing
Guests scan the Wi-Fi code and connect instantly — no more spelling out passwords. Works natively on iOS and Android cameras.
Turn a PDF into a scannable QR code. Because a QR code stores a link (not the file itself), you upload the PDF somewhere online — Google Drive, Dropbox or your website — and encode that link. Scanning then opens the document, perfect for restaurant menus, product manuals and event programmes.
How to make qr code for pdf
- Upload your PDF to Google Drive, Dropbox or your website and set it so anyone with the link can view.
- Copy the shareable link and paste it into the box above.
- Download the QR code and print it on your menu, packaging or flyer.
Frequently asked questions
Can a QR code contain a whole PDF?
Not directly — a QR code stores a short link, not the file. Host the PDF online and encode its link so scanning opens the document.
Where should I host the PDF?
Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or your own website all work. Make sure the sharing setting is "anyone with the link can view".
Will the QR code still work if I edit the PDF?
If you replace the file at the same link (or use a service that keeps the URL), the code keeps working. If the link changes, you will need a new code.
General questions
Are the QR codes free for commercial use?
Yes. The static QR codes you generate here are free to use on packaging, menus, posters, business cards and other commercial materials.
Do these QR codes expire?
No. Every code here is static — the data is encoded directly into the pattern — so it works forever and never expires.
Which file formats can I download?
You can download a high-resolution PNG, a scalable SVG for print, or a print-ready A4 PDF. You can also copy the code straight to your clipboard.
Is my data kept private?
Yes. Codes are generated entirely in your browser — links, passwords and contact details are never uploaded or stored.