Whether you can change what an Azaz QR Code does after downloading it depends on how the QR code was created and what information it contains.
It is important to understand the difference between changing the QR code image and changing the destination behind the QR code.
What happens when I download a QR code?
When you download a QR code as an image, the encoded information is already contained in the QR pattern.
Simply editing the downloaded image does not normally change the URL, text, or other information encoded inside it.
Static QR codes
A static QR code directly contains the information you entered when generating it.
For example, if you create a QR code containing:
https://example.com/page-one
that destination is encoded into the QR code itself.
If you later want the QR code to contain:
https://example.com/page-two
you generally need to generate and download a new QR code containing the new URL.
Using an Azaz short link inside a QR code
One useful approach is to create an Azaz short link and then create a QR code containing that short URL.
For example:
https://azaz.click/example
The QR code points to the Azaz short URL, and the Azaz short URL redirects visitors to its configured destination.
If your Azaz account provides the ability to edit the destination of that short link, changing the short link's destination can allow the same QR code to continue being scanned while the redirect destination changes.
This works because the QR code itself still contains the same Azaz short URL.
Important: do not change the short URL
If a QR code contains a particular Azaz short URL, changing or deleting that short URL may cause the existing QR code to stop reaching the destination you expect.
This is especially important for QR codes that have already been printed on menus, posters, signs, packaging, business cards, or other physical material.
Manage your short link
Signed-in users can visit My Links to review the available management options for their short links.
If destination editing is available for your link, carefully update the destination and save your changes.
Test the existing QR code afterward to confirm that it still reaches the intended page.
What about QR codes in my account?
Signed-in users can access their QR dashboard to view the QR code tools and management options currently available for their account.
The options available can depend on the QR code type and how it was created.
Can I change the design after downloading?
If you want a different QR code design, size, format, or other supported customization, the safest approach is usually to return to Azaz QR Codes, configure the QR code again, and download a new copy.
Avoid manually modifying the QR pattern itself. Changing parts of the pattern can make the code difficult or impossible to scan.
What if I already printed the QR code?
If a static QR code was printed with the wrong destination encoded directly inside it, changing the destination usually requires creating and printing a new QR code.
If the printed QR code instead contains an Azaz short link whose destination can be edited, you may be able to update that link without replacing the printed QR code.
Always verify the available link-management options before relying on this approach for important printed material.
Test before printing
Always test a QR code before ordering large quantities of printed material.
- Scan the QR code with a phone or compatible device.
- Confirm that it scans quickly and correctly.
- Check the URL that opens.
- Confirm that the destination page loads properly.
- Test the printed size when possible.
Keep a copy of the original QR code
Keep the original downloaded file if the QR code is important.
Azaz supports available download formats such as PNG, SVG, and WEBP. The best format depends on how you plan to use the QR code.
Check link activity
If your QR code uses an Azaz short link associated with your account, you can review available link activity through Azaz Statistics.
Statistics may help you understand activity related to the short link, but they do not change the information encoded in the QR code itself.
Use QR codes responsibly
QR codes and the destinations they point to must comply with the Azaz Terms of Service.
QR codes must not be used to direct people to phishing, malware, scams, or other prohibited content.
Need help?
If you have trouble creating or managing an Azaz QR code, visit the Contact page.
To report a suspicious or harmful Azaz link, use the Report page.