Why a logo in the QR code?
A QR code without a logo looks anonymous and generic. With your logo, it becomes part of your branding:
- Instant recognition: Customers see your logo, trust the code (less "What is this?" friction).
- Higher scan rate: Branded QR codes are scanned 30-50% more often than generic black and white ones.
- Professional appearance: On business cards, posters, or packaging — the logo makes the difference.
- Anti-spoofing: Logo makes it harder to replace your QR code with malicious copies.
How it works technically
QR codes have built-in error correction (Reed-Solomon code). This means: a portion of the QR area can be "missing" — the code remains readable anyway. The levels:
When a logo is placed on a QR code, it blocks part of it. Error correction compensates for this.Rule of thumb: Logo <= 30% of area + EC "H" = reliably scannable.
How to build your logo QR code
- Enter content: URL, vCard, WiFi — whatever you want.
- Enable logo: Toggle "Insert logo in QR code" to ON.
- Upload logo: PNG, JPG or WebP. Max 2 MB. SVG not allowed for security reasons.
- Adjust size: Slider from 20-50%. Recommended: 25-35%.
- Error correction "H": Automatically recommended once logo is enabled.
- Watch the quality indicator: Live display shows you if the QR code is still scannable (Excellent/Good/Risky).
- Test: Scan with both iPhone AND Android before final download.
Common problems & Solutions
- "QR code won't scan" → Logo too large. Reduce to 25%. Set EC to "H".
- "Logo blurry" → Low resolution. Logo should be at least 500×500 px. PNG > JPG.
- "Logo invisible in QR code" → Logo has no contrast. Embedding logo on a white background is better.
- "Can't upload my logo" → File > 2 MB? Compress via TinyPNG. Or SVG → which we block for XSS security reasons.
Ready for your branded QR code?
Logo upload, live quality indicator, all formats.
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