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How to make a QR code with your logo (that still scans)

Updated November 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Why a logo doesn’t break a QR code

Every QR code carries error correction: spare data spread across the pattern so the code survives scratches, dirt — or a logo. The QR standard has four levels, and the highest one (called H) can recover roughly 30% of the code. A logo uses part of that safety margin, so the bigger the logo, the less is left for real-world wear.

Five rules for a logo QR code that scans

1. Keep the logo small. Around 20% of the code’s width is a safe target. Bigger looks bolder but fails more often on older phones and in bad light.
2. Never cover the three corner squares. These “finder patterns” tell the camera where the code is. Put the logo in the center.
3. Give the logo a little padding. A clean margin around the logo stops it from blending into nearby dots.
4. Keep strong contrast. Dark dots on a light background scan best. Light dots on a dark background, or two similar colors, cause failures.
5. Keep the quiet zone. Leave empty space around the whole code — at least four dots wide. Don’t let text or artwork touch the edge.

Make it in a minute with myQR

1. Open the QR studio and paste your link.
2. Upload your logo (PNG or SVG with a transparent background looks best).
3. Pick your brand colors, a dot style and, if you like, a frame with a short call to action such as “Scan for the menu”.
4. myQR runs a scan check with a real QR reader on every design, so you see immediately if your choices make the code hard to read.
5. Download SVG for print (it stays sharp at any size) or PNG for screens.

Why the link length matters too

A long link needs more dots, so each dot is smaller and a logo covers more of them. Dynamic codes encode a short link instead of your full address, which keeps the pattern simple and leaves more room for a logo. Bonus: you can change the destination later without touching the design.

Test before you print

• Scan with at least two phones — one iPhone and one Android if you can.
• Print one copy at the real size and scan it from the distance people will actually stand.
• Check it in the light where it will hang: shop windows and glossy menus reflect.

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