Should I use colour or black and white?

Either works as long as there's high contrast. Coloured codes with your brand palette look professional and are still scannable.

How do I know if my QR Code will scan?

Test on at least 3 devices, including an older Android phone. If it scans on all of them, you're good to print.

A well-designed QR Code is scannable, engaging and professional. Follow these best practices to get the most out of every code you create.

Always scan your QR Code on multiple devices (iOS and Android) before printing. What works on one phone may fail on another.

Dark foreground on light background is the most reliable. Black on white is ideal. Avoid low-contrast colours.

Add text like 'Scan to view menu' or 'Scan for 10% off' near the code. People are more likely to scan when they know what to expect.

Maintain a white border of at least 4 modules around the code. Don't crowd it with text or graphics.

Follow the 10:1 rule — scanning distance should be 10× the code width. For a 1 m scanning distance, use at least 10 cm.

Dynamic QR Codes let you change the destination and track scans. Essential for marketing campaigns where you need analytics.