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Business Card QR Codes that Actually Work

10/10/2025 • qr, print, ux

A great business card QR scans instantly and sends contacts to the right place—your vCard, website, or link hub.

Steps

  1. Decide the destination (vCard link, website, link hub).
    Step 1 — Pick destination

  2. Open the QR Generator and enter the URL/text: /qr-generator
    Step 2 — Generate QR

  3. Choose high-contrast colors; keep a light background and dark foreground.
    Step 3 — Colors & contrast

  4. Add a centered logo if desired and set error correction to “H.”
    Step 4 — Add logo & ECC

  5. Export SVG for print and size the code to at least ~1.5–2.0 cm (0.6–0.8 in) square on the card.
    Step 5 — Export SVG

Short clip (10–30s):

Best practices

  • Quiet zone: Keep a clear margin (≥4 modules) around the code.
  • Placement: Avoid putting the QR too close to edges or over textures.
  • Testing: Print a proof and scan on multiple devices under typical lighting.

FAQs

  • Does a small card QR scan reliably?
    • Yes, if it’s sized properly, has strong contrast, and includes a quiet zone.
  • PNG or SVG for print?
    • Prefer SVG for crisp results; PNG is fine for digital sharing.

Related:

  • QR Codes for Print — Best Practices: /posts/qr-codes-print-best-practices
  • Trackable QR Codes with UTM Parameters: /posts/qr-trackable-utm-parameters

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