Free PDF QR code generator
Upload a PDF and get a code that opens it on any phone.
1Complete the content
Open a PDF document
We host your PDF and the QR code links to it. Need to swap the file later? Dynamic PDF codes can.
2Design your QR
- Never expires
- No sign-up needed
- PNG & SVG up to 2048 px
- No watermark
How to make a QR code for a PDF
- 1
Upload your PDF
Drop a PDF up to 10 MB into step 1. We host it for you under a private link.
- 2
Style your code
Add your colors and logo so the code matches your menu, brochure or flyer.
- 3
Download and print
Download the code and scan it once with your phone to check the document opens.
Tips for a better PDF QR code
- Great for restaurant menus, brochures, price lists and product manuals.
- Compress large PDFs so they open quickly on mobile data.
- Use a portrait layout: it is easier to read on a phone screen.
- Want to replace the PDF later without reprinting? Use a dynamic QR code.
PDF QR code questions
Quick answers before you print.
How big can my PDF be?
Up to 10 MB. Smaller files open faster on phones, so compress large documents before uploading.
Who can see my PDF?
Anyone who scans the code or has the link. The link is random and unguessable, and it is hidden from search engines.
Can I update the PDF later?
Not with a static code: uploading a new file creates a new link and a new code. Dynamic QR codes let you swap the file without reprinting.
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