QR Code Poster Generator
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.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter the URL you want the QR code to link to.
- 2Enter a headline (e.g. 'Scan to see our menu') and optional subtext (e.g. 'Or visit practicaltools.co').
- 3Choose a background colour or leave it white.
- 4Click 'Generate Poster' to preview the design.
- 5Click 'Download PNG' to save a high-resolution image, or 'Print' to send directly to a printer.
Example
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.
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.
How far away should a QR code be readable?
As a rule of thumb, a QR code is readable from a distance equal to approximately 10 times its printed size. A 3cm QR code is readable from about 30cm. A 10cm QR code is readable from about 1 metre. For wall-mounted posters, make the QR code at least 10-15cm to be scannable from a normal standing distance.
Should I use a dynamic or static QR code?
This tool generates static QR codes - the URL is encoded directly into the QR pattern. If the URL ever changes, you need a new poster. For frequently updated destinations (a weekly menu PDF, a changing event link), use a dynamic QR code through a redirect service so you can update the destination URL without reprinting.
Can I use a QR code poster for WiFi sharing?
Yes, but a standard URL QR code is not the right format for WiFi. Use the WiFi QR Code Generator instead, which creates a QR code in the Wi-Fi connection format (WIFI:S:yourSSID;T:WPA;P:password;;) that phones recognise and offer to join directly.
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