QR code for a link
A link to a site, a channel or a profile as a code that opens with a camera tap. SVG for print, PNG for screens.
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Link length decides a lot
A forty-character link gives a compact code the camera reads from half a metre. Two hundred characters give a dense grid needing a close, sharp shot — and on a printed sticker it often stops working.
If the address is bloated by tracking parameters, consider a short version: the difference in readability is visible to the naked eye.
A code cannot be rewritten
A QR code is not a shortcut but the link itself written as a pattern. Move the page and the printed code leads nowhere — and nothing can be done about a run of cards or stickers.
Hence a practical rule: if the address may change, encode an intermediate link you control. Then a move only requires updating a redirect while the code keeps working.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is a shorter link really better?
Yes, noticeably. A forty-character link gives a compact code readable from half a metre; two hundred characters give a dense grid needing a close, sharp shot.
Will the code break if I change the link?
Yes. A QR code is not a shortcut but the link itself written as a pattern. Move the page and the printed code leads nowhere. If the address may change, encode an intermediate link you control.
Are scans tracked?
The code itself tracks nothing and reports nowhere. If you need scan statistics, add parameters to the link and let your analytics handle them.
Which correction level?
L or M for a screen, Q for a printed sticker, H when a logo sits on top of the code.
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