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WEBSITE QR CARDS

Business Card QR Code Generator

Put your website on a card people can scan. Add your details, enter the destination URL, then download a print-sized file for free.

01 / YOUR DETAILS

Start with your name or company. The other details are optional.

02 / YOUR STYLE

Color palette

Scanners will open this exact website address. Test a printed copy before sharing.

LIVE PREVIEW

US · 3.5 × 2 in
EXAMPLE CARD · YOUR DETAILS WILL APPEAR HERE

Add your name or company to enable downloads.

Pick a layout

Three distinct designs. Make one your own.
Your details stay in your browser.

PRINTED TO DIGITAL

How This Business Card QR Code Generator Works

This entry point opens the editor with the website QR code switched on, so the QR step is visible from the beginning. Enter the URL you want people to visit, add the contact details that belong on the card and use the live preview to check the balance between the code and the information around it.

One link, printed on your card

A QR code is useful when the next part of an introduction lives online. Link to a portfolio, LinkedIn profile, booking page, product page, event schedule or a short landing page. Someone can scan the card instead of typing a long address from paper.

Static means direct

This editor creates a static QR code. The destination URL is encoded directly in the black-and-white pattern, with no redirect service, scan dashboard or third-party subscription. BusinessCardGen does not change the destination for you, so use a URL that you control and expect to keep available.

Useful QR destinations

  • Portfolio: show work immediately after a meeting.
  • Booking page: let a prospect choose a time while the conversation is fresh.
  • LinkedIn: make an in-person connection easy to continue.
  • Product or event page: move a printed introduction to a current offer or schedule.

Choose the shortest stable URL

Long tracking parameters create a denser QR pattern and make a small printed code harder to scan. When possible, use a clean URL on your own domain. If you need analytics, consider sending the code to a short landing page that you can keep stable and update later.

Static vs. Dynamic QR Codes

Dynamic QR systems can route through a service so you can change the final destination or measure scans later. That can be useful for campaigns, but it also adds a dependency: the redirect service, account or subscription must continue working. A static QR code has a smaller promise and a simpler failure mode. It always encodes the URL you approved. The website itself is the part you need to maintain.

For a personal card, a studio card or a small print run, that simplicity is often a good fit. If you need to rotate destinations frequently, point the static code to a page or redirect on a domain you own. You can then update the page later while the printed pattern stays unchanged.

DO THIS BEFORE A FULL PRINT RUN

A code that scans on a bright monitor may behave differently on matte paper, under warm lighting or after a printer scales the file. Use the following check before sending a batch to production.

  1. Enter the exact destination URL. Confirm the spelling, path and protocol. If the page should use HTTPS, use the final HTTPS address. Open the URL yourself before downloading. If you are using LinkedIn or another profile service, copy the address from the browser rather than retyping it.
  2. Download and inspect the final file. Open the PDF, PNG or SVG you intend to use. Check the QR code, contrast, placement and the contact details at actual card size. Do not rely only on the editor preview if another program will resize or place the file.
  3. Print one physical sample. Use ordinary paper for a first test, then the intended stock if possible. Scan from a natural hand-held distance rather than pressing the phone directly against the code. The code should have clear black modules, a white quiet zone and enough space around it.
  4. Try more than one phone. A second iPhone or Android device can reveal issues that your own camera settings hide. Ask someone to scan without instructions and check that the correct page opens.

Start around 20 × 20 mm

For a standard-length URL, around 20 × 20 mm is a sensible starting point for a small card, not a universal guarantee. Longer URLs create more modules and may need more room. A larger code is safer when the card has space, especially if recipients will scan in dim light or from a moving crowd.

PDF keeps the print workflow calm

PDF is the best first choice for a print shop because it keeps the card at its intended physical size and preserves sharp generated shapes. Confirm the printer’s bleed and color requirements before ordering.

PNG needs scale discipline

PNG at 1050 × 600 pixels is useful for home printing and digital sharing. Make sure a printer or document editor does not silently shrink the image or apply a photo effect that softens the QR modules.

SVG is useful for a handoff

SVG can be placed into a vector workflow that accepts it. If you recolor the QR code, add a logo or change its size elsewhere, test the altered version again on paper before production.

QR CARD QUESTIONS

QR Code Business Card FAQ

Do I need a special app to scan the QR code?

Most recent iPhones and Android phones can scan a standard QR code with the built-in camera. The recipient can tap the notification to open the URL.

Can I change the URL after printing?

Not with a static QR code. The URL is encoded in the printed pattern, so choose a stable destination or use a short URL that you control before printing.

Will the QR code expire?

No expiry is imposed by BusinessCardGen. It will continue to work while the destination URL is available.

Can I put more than one QR code on a card?

The current editor supports one website QR code per card. For multiple destinations, use one landing page or edit the downloaded SVG in a separate design workflow.

How large should the QR code be?

There is no single size for every URL and printer. As a practical starting point, keep a standard-length URL around 20 × 20 mm or larger, preserve the white quiet zone and test a physical sample before a full print run.

Can I customize the QR code color or add a logo?

The editor keeps the QR code black on white for contrast and reliability. If you alter an SVG elsewhere, test the result on paper because color, contrast and logo overlays can make scanning less reliable.

What if my destination URL changes later?

A static code cannot be rewritten after printing. Point it to a page or redirect on a domain you control if you need to change the final destination without replacing the card.

Does this create a digital business card or vCard?

No. This version encodes a website URL. It does not create a hosted profile or a vCard download.