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Share PDFs that people actually read.

Practical advice on making PDF QR codes, designing them to scan, printing them well and keeping documents current.

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Start with the essentials

Make a QR code for a PDF

The full walkthrough, from upload to printed code.

How PDFQR works

Several PDFs, one code

When to use a list, and how to organize it.

Multi-PDF guide

Updating without reprinting

Replace files safely and keep codes working.

Update guide

Design and print

Colors, logos, frames, sizes and file formats.

Design guide

Reading your analytics

Total vs unique scans and how to compare placements.

Analytics guide

PDFQR vs storage links

What changes for the person scanning.

Comparison

Latest articles

Use cases

Guides by industry

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