Size on a standard card
A code that looks fine on a 400px screen can fail at 18mm on card stock. Keep the quiet zone inside the trim. If you also print a name and title, do not crowd the modules against metallic ink or a photo.
Free QR tool
vCard
Business card QR code generator
Fit a contact QR onto print stock so a new contact can save your details without typing. Size, contrast, and a proof scan matter more than decoration.
Quick answer
Use a business card QR when the card should save a contact or open a stable profile page. Leave a quiet zone, print high contrast, and test a proof at the final card size before the full order.
Works without signup
Create and download a static QR code for free. Pro is available when you need saved codes, analytics, editable destinations, or campaign controls.
Static cards for stable details
A static contact QR is enough when your phone, email, website, and role are unlikely to change. Download PNG or SVG without an account and send the SVG to the card printer.
Proof before a box of cards
Order a single proof, scan it in indoor light and outdoor shade, and try an older phone. If the proof fails, fix contrast or size before the full run.
URL cards vs contact cards
Some cards open a website; others import a vCard. Pick one job. A card that promises “save my contact” should not open a slow homepage with no add-to-contacts button.
When details will change
Use Pro hosted profiles or dynamic workflows when the number, title, or site may change after cards leave the printer. Analytics help you see whether people actually scan.
QR workspace
Create your QR code
Use the preset workspace below, then customize styling and download your QR code.
Scan-safe publishing checklist
- Keep strong contrast between the code and background.
- Preserve the quiet zone around the QR code.
- Test the final artwork on multiple phones before printing.
- Use Pro dynamic controls when the destination may change later.
Questions
Can I use this for printed business cards?
Yes. Download the QR artwork and test it at the final printed size before production.
Can a business card QR be editable later?
The free static payload is fixed. Pro hosted profiles and dynamic workflows are the editable path.
PNG or SVG for a card printer?
Use SVG when the shop will scale the mark. Use PNG for a desktop proof. Always scan a printed proof.