Yes. QR codes created with Azaz QR Codes can be downloaded and used on printed materials.
Before printing a QR code, make sure it is clear, easy to scan, and points to the correct destination.
Choose the right file format
Azaz provides available download formats such as PNG, SVG, and WEBP.
For designs that may need to be resized significantly, SVG can be especially useful because it is a vector format and can be scaled while maintaining sharp edges.
PNG is also a convenient choice for many documents, labels, cards, and other common printing projects.
Keep the QR code clear
Avoid making the QR code too small. The appropriate printed size depends on factors such as viewing distance, printing quality, and the device being used to scan it.
Always print a sample and test it at the actual size you plan to use.
Use good contrast
Keep strong contrast between the QR code and its background. A clear code on a simple background is generally easier for cameras to scan.
Avoid:
- Very low contrast between the code and background
- Busy backgrounds that interfere with the code
- Blurry or low-quality printing
- Covering important parts of the QR code
Leave clear space around the QR code
Do not place text, images, borders, or other design elements too close to the QR code.
Leaving clear space around it helps scanning devices distinguish the code from surrounding content.
Do not stretch or crop the QR code
When placing the QR code into your design, keep its proportions intact. Avoid stretching, squeezing, cropping, or otherwise distorting the image.
Test before printing large quantities
Before ordering or producing a large number of printed materials:
- Print one sample.
- Scan it using more than one phone or device when possible.
- Test it from the expected scanning distance.
- Confirm that it opens the correct destination.
- Check that the destination works properly on mobile devices.
This is especially important for business cards, posters, signs, packaging, menus, flyers, labels, and other materials that may be expensive to replace.
Using a short link inside your QR code
You can first create a short link from the Azaz homepage and then use that URL when generating your QR code.
For example:
https://azaz.click/example
You can manage your short links from My Links.
Be careful when changing the encoded URL
A printed QR code contains the information that was encoded when the QR code was generated.
If you later change or remove the URL that the QR code depends on, test your printed QR code again to make sure it still works as expected.
This is particularly important before changing a short-link alias that is already being used on printed materials.
Create and manage QR codes
Create a new QR code using the Azaz QR Code generator.
If you are signed in, you can also access your QR dashboard.
Use QR codes responsibly
QR codes and linked content must comply with the Azaz Terms of Service.
If you find a QR code directing visitors to a suspicious or harmful Azaz link, use the Report page.
Need help?
If you have trouble creating, downloading, or scanning an Azaz QR code, visit the Contact page.