Design a wall, window, or board scan path that still works from a few steps away. Posters need larger codes than flyers and a destination that matches the headline on the board.
Quick answer
Use a poster QR when people will scan from standing distance at a venue, storefront, or campus board. Size the code for that distance, keep contrast high, and send the scan to one mobile page, not a desktop homepage.
Create and download a static QR code for free. Pro is available when you need saved codes, analytics, editable destinations, or campaign controls.
A poster across a hallway needs a larger module size than a hand-held flyer. Measure the expected standing distance, then print a proof and scan from there. Window vinyl also needs glare testing at the time of day the poster will be read.
If the poster says “today’s lineup,” the QR should open that lineup, not a generic venue site. People decide whether to scan based on the words around the code. Mismatched destinations teach them to ignore the next poster.
Use SVG when a shop will scale the artwork onto foam board or a banner. PNG is fine for office printers. Keep the quiet zone inside the poster margin so trim marks do not clip the code.
Create a free static QR when the map, menu, or campaign page will not change after the poster is hung. No signup is required for that download.
Use Pro dynamic QR when a window campaign may change weekly, or when you want scan analytics on a board that is already installed. The printed poster stays; the destination updates from the dashboard.
QR workspace
Use the preset workspace below, then customize styling and download your QR code.
Yes. A static poster URL can be created and downloaded without an account when the destination is final.
Glare, low contrast on the glass, or a cropped quiet zone are common causes. Retest at the real viewing distance and lighting.
Use dynamic QR if the destination may change after install, or if you need scan analytics on a circulating board.