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Downloading your QR code for print and digital use

PNG vs. SVG, and which format to use where.

Once a code is designed, download it in the format the job calls for. Downloads are included on every plan.

How to download

  1. Go to QR Codes and open the code (or hover over its card in the list).
  2. Click Download QR code.
  3. Choose a format:
    • Download PNG — a high-resolution image, 1024 pixels wide.
    • Download SVG (vector) — a vector file that scales to any size with no quality loss.

Which format to use

  • PNG — websites, emails, social posts, slide decks, and quick office printing at small sizes.
  • SVG — professional printing (posters, signage, packaging, vehicle wraps) and anything you send to a designer or print shop.

The rule of thumb: screens get PNG, printers get SVG. A vector file can be blown up to billboard size and stay perfectly crisp; a PNG enlarged past its natural size goes soft, and soft edges hurt scannability.

Tips for print jobs

  • Print shops overwhelmingly prefer vector artwork — send the SVG and let them size it.
  • If you must use the PNG, keep the printed code at a size where 1024 pixels stays sharp (roughly up to 25 cm / 10 in wide at standard print quality).
  • Whatever the format, keep the quiet zone clear when placing the code into a layout, and test a printed proof before the full run.

Remember: downloading is not a commitment. The printed code keeps working even if you later change its destination — that's the point of dynamic codes.

Still stuck? Email support@qbit.codes.