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Creating QR Codes

Generate customisable QR codes for your links and contact cards

Types of QR Codes

EziLinks supports two types of QR codes:

URL QR Code

Links to any website

VC

vCard QR Code

Saves contact info

Creating a URL QR Code

There are two ways to create QR codes for URLs:

Method 1: From the QR Codes Page

1 Navigate to QR Codes

Click "QR Codes" in the navigation menu

2 Click "Create New QR Code"

This opens the QR code creation modal

3 Select "URL" type

Choose the URL tab if creating a link QR code

4 Enter your URL

Paste the destination URL. You can also select from your existing EziLinks.

5 Customise (optional)

Choose your QR code colour and preview it live

6 Save

Click "Create QR Code" to save it to your collection

Method 2: From My EziLinks

You can quickly generate a QR code for any existing link:

  1. Go to My EziLinks
  2. Find the link you want
  3. Click the QR code icon in the actions column
  4. Download or customise as needed
Create New QR Code x URL vCard URL to encode * https://ezilinks.com/summer24 QR Code Name Give your QR code a name... QR Code Colour Custom Preview Cancel Create QR Code

The QR code creation modal with colour options and live preview

Customising QR Code Colours

Make your QR codes match your brand by choosing a custom colour:

You can choose from preset colours or enter any custom hex colour code (e.g., #FF5500).

Tip: For best scanning results, ensure good contrast between your QR code colour and the background. Dark colours on white backgrounds work best.

Creating a vCard QR Code PRO

vCard QR codes allow people to save your contact information directly to their phone by scanning. When scanned, the contact details are automatically added to the phone's address book.

1 Select the "vCard" tab

When creating a new QR code, choose the vCard option

2 Enter your contact details

Fill in as many fields as you need:

All vCard Fields Explained

Field Description Required
First Name Your first/given name Required
Last Name Your surname/family name Required
Company Your business or organisation name Optional
Job Title Your role or position Optional
Phone (Work) Work/office phone number Optional
Mobile Mobile/cell phone number Optional
Email (Work) Your work email address Optional
Email (Home) Your personal email address Optional
Website Your website or portfolio URL Optional
Street Address Street name and number Optional
City City or suburb Optional
State State, province, or region Optional
Postcode Postal or ZIP code Optional
Country Country name Optional
Notes Additional information about you Optional

3 Preview and save

Review the preview, then click "Create QR Code"

How vCard works: When someone scans your vCard QR code, their phone will offer to save your contact details directly to their address book. No typing required!

Adding Logos to QR Codes PRO

Make your QR codes stand out by adding your company logo.

Logo Positions

Center Logo

Your logo appears in the centre of the QR code, replacing some of the pattern. The QR code remains scannable due to error correction.

  • Best for: Square logos, company icons
  • Recommended size: Keep logos simple and not too detailed

Corner Logo

Your logo appears in a corner of the QR code, outside the main pattern.

  • Best for: Rectangular logos, more detailed images
  • Advantage: Doesn't affect QR code scannability

Uploading Logos

  1. Go to Settings and scroll to QR Code Logos
  2. Click "Upload Logo"
  3. Select your image file (PNG, JPEG, GIF, or WebP)
  4. Choose the logo type (Center or Corner)
  5. Give your logo a name for easy identification

Logo Limits by Plan

Plan Center Logos Corner Logos
Free 0 0
Pro 1 1
Pro + Logo Addon 5 5
Lifetime 5 5
Logo requirements:
  • Maximum file size: 2MB
  • Supported formats: PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP
  • Recommended: Square images for center logos
  • Use transparent backgrounds (PNG) for best results

Creating Wallet Cards PRO

Turn your vCard QR codes into digital business cards that can be styled and customised.

How to Create a Wallet Card

  1. Go to QR Codes page
  2. Find a vCard QR code in your list
  3. Click the Wallet Card button (credit card icon)
  4. Customise the card appearance
  5. Click Save Changes

Wallet Card Customisation Options

Logo Selection

Choose from your uploaded logos to display at the top of the card, or leave blank to show your company name as text.

Theme

Choose between two professional themes:

  • Classic Light: White background with your brand colour for the QR panel
  • Dark Premium: Dark gradient background with accent colours

QR Panel Colour

Customise the colour of the QR code panel on the right side of the card (Light theme only).

What Appears on the Card

Coming Soon: Apple Wallet and Google Wallet integration will allow contacts to save your digital business card directly to their phone's wallet app.

Downloading QR Codes

You can download your QR codes in two formats:

PNG Format

Best for digital use - websites, emails, social media. Standard image format supported everywhere.

SVG Format

Best for print materials - business cards, flyers, posters. Scales to any size without losing quality.

To download:

  1. Find your QR code in the list
  2. Click the Download button
  3. Choose PNG or SVG format

Managing Your QR Codes

All your QR codes are saved in the QR Codes page for easy access.

Editing a QR Code

  1. Click on the QR code you want to edit
  2. Update the URL, colour, or other settings
  3. Click "Update QR Code"

Deleting a QR Code

  1. Click on the QR code to open the edit modal
  2. Click the Delete button
  3. Confirm the deletion
Note: Deleting a QR code only removes it from your saved list. If you've already printed or shared the QR code image, it will still work as long as the destination URL is active.

Best Practices for QR Codes

1. Test Before Printing

Always scan your QR code with multiple phones before printing to ensure it works correctly.

2. Size Matters

For print, QR codes should be at least 2cm x 2cm (0.8in x 0.8in). Larger is better for scanning from a distance.

3. Maintain Contrast

Dark QR codes on light backgrounds scan best. Avoid low-contrast colour combinations.

4. Add Context

Include a call-to-action near your QR code, like "Scan for menu" or "Scan to visit website".

5. Use Short URLs

QR codes for shorter URLs are simpler and scan more reliably. Use EziLinks shortened URLs for best results.

Related Guides

Managing your links
Using custom domains for branded QR codes
Tracking QR code scans