QR Code Guide
Static vs dynamic QR codes: use the right type before you print.
Static QR codes are simple and permanent. Dynamic QR codes are editable and better for menus, flyers, signs, campaigns, and other printed assets.
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QR Code Guide
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QR Code Guide
Destination
/pricing
Export
PNG/SVG
Scans
Tracked
01 Decide whether the destination might change.
02 Use static for permanent links and dynamic for printed campaigns.
03 Download print-ready artwork.
Practical Uses
What this QR code should actually do
Each printed code should map to a clear customer action, not a generic homepage.
01
Use static QR codes when
Static codes are fine when the encoded destination will never change.
- Permanent website URLs
- Simple one-time files
- Low-risk internal links
02
Use dynamic QR codes when
Dynamic codes are safer when the printed material has a longer life than the link.
- Menus
- Flyers
- Signs
- Campaigns
- Events
- Packaging
Examples
Printed placements to consider
Placement 1
Permanent website URLs
Placement 2
Simple one-time files
Placement 3
Low-risk internal links
Placement 4
Menus
Placement 5
Flyers
Placement 6
Signs
Workflow
How to use SQRE for this
- 1 Decide whether the destination might change.
- 2 Use static for permanent links and dynamic for printed campaigns.
- 3 Download print-ready artwork.
- 4 Test scans before production.
Avoid
Common QR code mistakes
- × Printing a static code before the destination is final.
- × Choosing static just because it feels simpler.
- × Using dynamic codes without naming campaigns clearly.
FAQ
QR Code Guide FAQ
Can a static QR code be edited?+
No. A static QR code encodes the destination directly. To change it, you need to create and reprint a new code.
What makes a dynamic QR code editable?+
A dynamic QR code routes through a managed short link, so the printed QR code can stay the same while the destination changes.
Ready to create the QR code?
Start free, create a clean QR code, and switch to dynamic when printed materials need editable destinations.