How do I create a QR code with a logo?

Generate the code with high error correction, then place your logo in the centre at a safe size. Host Dada does this automatically and keeps the code scannable.

What size should a printed QR code be?

A good rule of thumb is at least 2 x 2 cm for close‑up scanning, and larger for posters or signage. Bigger is safer; always test at the final size.

Which format should I download?

PNG for screens and standard print; SVG for large or professional print where it must stay sharp at any scale.

How to create a QR code

Updated 25 July 2026

Creating a QR code takes a couple of minutes. The important decisions are made up front: whether you want to be able to change the destination later, and whether you want to see how many people scan it. If the answer to either is yes, you want a dynamic QR code.

Here’s how to make one that looks the part and keeps working long after it’s printed.

Step 1 — Decide where it should point

Have your destination URL ready — your website, a landing page, a menu, a booking form. With a dynamic code you can change this later without reprinting, so it’s fine to start with a placeholder and refine it.

Step 2 — Choose static or dynamic

Pick dynamic if you’ll ever want to change the destination or see scan statistics. Pick static only for one‑off, throwaway uses where you’ll never need to edit or measure it.

Step 3 — Brand it

•Add your logo to the centre
•Set your foreground and background colours (keep strong contrast so it scans)
•Keep a clear “quiet zone” — the empty margin around the code

Step 4 — Download in the right format

Use PNG for on‑screen and everyday printing. Use SVG for large‑format print (banners, posters, vehicle livery) because it stays razor‑sharp at any size.

Always print a test copy at the final size and scan it with more than one phone before you commit to a big run.

Step 5 — Track and update

Once it’s live, a dynamic code lets you watch scans over time and by location and device, and change the destination whenever your campaign changes — the printed code never has to be replaced.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I create a QR code with a logo?: Generate the code with high error correction, then place your logo in the centre at a safe size. Host Dada does this automatically and keeps the code scannable.
What size should a printed QR code be?: A good rule of thumb is at least 2 x 2 cm for close‑up scanning, and larger for posters or signage. Bigger is safer; always test at the final size.
Which format should I download?: PNG for screens and standard print; SVG for large or professional print where it must stay sharp at any scale.