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QR Code Poster Generator

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Enter a URL and click Generate Poster to preview your QR code poster.

The QR code is generated entirely in your browser. Your URL is not sent to any server. Scan the generated code to verify it works before printing.

A QR code poster is a QR code designed for display - on a wall, at a table, on a counter, or in a window. Enter the URL, add a short headline and instruction, choose a colour, and generate a print-ready poster. No design software needed.

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How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter the URL you want the QR code to link to.
  2. 2Enter a headline (e.g. 'Scan to see our menu') and optional subtext (e.g. 'Or visit practicaltools.co').
  3. 3Choose a background colour or leave it white.
  4. 4Click 'Generate Poster' to preview the design.
  5. 5Click 'Download PNG' to save a high-resolution image, or 'Print' to send directly to a printer.

Example

Restaurant table tent QR menu

URL: restaurant.com/menu. Headline: 'Scan to view our menu'. Subtext: 'Updated daily'. Colour: teal background, white QR code. Downloaded as PNG and printed on A6 table tents for each table.

Shop window QR code

URL: myshop.com/new-arrivals. Headline: 'New arrivals - shop online'. Subtext: 'Free delivery over 50'. White background, dark QR code. Printed as A4 and taped to the inside of the window.

Common use cases

  • Restaurants displaying a QR code for the digital menu at each table
  • Shops placing a QR code poster in the window linking to their online store
  • Events and conferences displaying a QR code to download a programme or schedule
  • Businesses displaying a WiFi QR code poster so guests can connect without asking
  • Market stall traders linking customers to their online shop or social media page

Common mistakes

  • Using a URL that redirects or expires - use a stable, direct URL. Test the QR code after printing by scanning it with a phone.
  • Making the QR code too small to scan - for wall posters, the QR code should be at minimum 3cm x 3cm; for table tents, at least 5cm x 5cm.
  • Not including a call-to-action text - scanning rates are higher when the poster tells people what they will get by scanning.

Frequently asked questions

What URL should I use for a QR code poster?

Use the most direct URL possible. For a menu, link directly to the menu page, not the homepage. Use a short, clean URL if possible. If the URL changes often (e.g. a Google Drive menu PDF), use a QR code redirect service so you can update the destination without reprinting the poster.

Is the QR code generated on a server?

No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your URL is not sent to any server.

What resolution should I use for printing?

The PNG download is high resolution - suitable for A4 printing and smaller formats like table tents and A5 flyers. For very large format printing (A1, A0), use an SVG export if available or scale up in a design application.

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