Update PDFs anytime
Replace the PDF. Keep the QR code.
New prices, a corrected typo, next season’s menu: upload the new version and every printed QR code opens it instantly. Nothing to reprint, nobody left reading the old file.
No app needed to scanUnlimited scansUpdate PDFs anytimeFree to try
- No app needed to scan
- Unlimited scans
- Update PDFs anytime
- $99/year, everything included
How it works
The code points to your page, not to a file
Each PDFQR code opens a viewing page that you control. When you upload a new version of a PDF, the page shows it immediately.
Because the QR code itself never changes, the table cards, signs, packaging and brochures you’ve already printed keep working.
- Updates appear the moment you publish
- Unlimited edits and replacements
- Works for single PDFs and lists
Benefits
Why updating beats reprinting
No reprint costs
Keep the menus, signs and boxes you already paid for.
Changes in seconds
Fix a price or typo the moment you spot it.
No outdated copies
Everyone sees the current version, every time.
Seasonal content
Swap menus, schedules and catalogs on your timeline.
Long-life print
Packaging and signage stay useful for years.
History stays intact
Scan analytics carry on across file changes.
Step by step
How to update a PDF behind a QR code
Open the code in your dashboard
Find the QR code whose PDF needs updating.
Upload the new version
Replace the file, or add a new PDF to the list.
Publish
The next person who scans sees the new PDF. The printed code is unchanged.
Best practices
Update with confidence
A few habits keep updates smooth for everyone who scans.
- Open the updated page on your phone after publishing
- Keep display titles stable so returning visitors recognize them
- Compress large PDFs so they load quickly on mobile data
- Remove superseded documents rather than listing old and new
- Keep the printed label generic, e.g. “Scan for our menu”
Good to know
Deleting a PDF disables access to it through the QR code. Replace it instead if you want people to keep reaching the latest version.
Updates change what people see on your viewing page. Copies someone already downloaded to their phone stay as they were.
Pricing
Everything included. One simple yearly price.
No per-code fees, no scan limits, no add-ons. Build and preview everything for free, then it’s $99/year (just $8.25 a month) when you’re ready to download.
- Free to try before you pay
- Unlimited QR codes, PDFs, edits and scans
- Every feature included, nothing held back
- A fraction of what many QR generators charge monthly
PDFQR Annual
Free to try
$99per year (USD)
just $8.25/month
Everything PDFQR offers in one plan, billed once a year. Try it free first: you only pay when you’re ready to download your QR codes.
Get started- Unlimited PDF QR codes
- Unlimited scans and edits
- Unlimited PDFs per QR code (up to 100MB each)
- Replace PDFs without changing the QR code
- Branded viewing pages: title, header image, theme color
- QR design: colors, logo and frames
- Real-time scan analytics
- High-resolution PNG and SVG downloads
Billed annually. No setup fees, no per-code fees. Each PDF can be up to 100MB. Service terms apply.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace a PDF after printing the QR code?
Yes. Upload the new version in your dashboard and the same QR code opens it straight away. Nothing needs to be reprinted.
Will the QR code change when I upload a new PDF?
No. The QR code stays exactly the same. Only the document behind it changes.
How quickly do updates appear?
Immediately after you publish. The next scan shows the new version.
What happens if I delete a PDF?
Access to that PDF through the QR code is disabled. In a multi-PDF list, only that file disappears and the rest keep working.
How much does PDFQR cost?
One plan: $99/year USD, billed annually, which works out to $8.25 a month. It includes unlimited QR codes, PDFs, edits and scans, branded pages and analytics. There are no setup or per-code fees.
More PDFQR features
Your PDF, one scan away.
Upload a file, brand the viewing page and download a print-ready QR code in minutes. Try everything free, then it’s $99/year when you’re ready to download.
No app needed to scanUnlimited scansEverything included