Making a QR code is easy. Downloading the right one — crisp on a poster, sharp on a business card, not a blurry mess — trips people up. This guide covers which format and size to use, and how to export a high-resolution QR code with lynkily for free.
PNG or SVG? Pick by where it'll live
- PNG — a standard image, perfect for websites, slides, social posts and most digital use. Choose a large size (1024px+) so it stays sharp.
- SVG — a vector file that scales to any size with zero blur. Best for print: posters, packaging, signage, anything a designer will resize.
- JPG / WebP — handy when a platform requires them, though PNG is usually the better raster choice for QR codes.
Rule of thumb: screens → PNG; print → SVG (or a large PNG at 2048px).
How to download a QR code (step by step)
- Open the QR code generator and create a dynamic QR for your link.
- Style it if you like — colors, a center logo, custom corners (see how to add a logo).
- Pick a size (512, 1024 or 2048px) — bigger for print.
- Click PNG, SVG, JPG or WebP to download. No watermark.
Keep it scannable when you print
- Print at a decent size — aim for at least 2 × 2 cm, larger for posters seen from a distance.
- Keep strong contrast (dark code on a light background) and leave the quiet-zone margin intact.
- Use SVG or a 2048px PNG so edges stay clean at large sizes.
- Always test-scan the final print before mass-producing it. (Trouble? See QR code not working fixes.)
Why dynamic QR codes are worth it
Because lynkily QR codes are dynamic, you can change where they point after printing — and see scans in your analytics — without ever re-downloading or reprinting. Basic QR codes are free; designer styling and full scan analytics come with paid plans from $3/mo (pricing).