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How to Create a QR Code for Your Business Card

A QR code on your business card lets people add your contact details, visit your website, or connect on LinkedIn by just pointing their phone camera at the card. Creating a QR code takes about 60 seconds and is completely free — you don't need an account, and the QR code doesn't expire (unlike some QR code services that deactivate codes after a trial period). This guide shows how to create the right type of QR code for your business card.

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By ImgToolkit Team · Updated May 2026 · 3 min read · Processed in your browser
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A QR code on your business card lets people add your contact details, visit your website, or connect on LinkedIn by just pointing their phone camera at the card. Creating a QR code takes about 60 seconds and is completely free — you don't need an account, and the QR code doesn't expire (unlike some QR code services that deactivate codes after a trial period).

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Step-by-Step Guide

7 steps · takes under 1 minute

1

Decide what your QR code should link to

Most business card QR codes link to one of: your website URL, your LinkedIn profile, your vCard contact details (so people can save your number directly), or a landing page with all your links.

2

Open the QR Code Generator

Go to the QR Code Generator — it runs in your browser with no account needed.

3

Select the QR code type

Choose URL for a website link, vCard for contact details (saves name, phone, email to phone contacts), or Text for a plain message.

4

Enter your details

For URL: paste your website or LinkedIn profile URL. For vCard: enter your name, job title, phone, email, and company. The QR code encodes all of this.

5

Customise colours (optional)

Match the QR code colours to your brand. Keep the QR code dark on a light background — the contrast must be high for reliable scanning.

6

Add your logo (optional)

Upload a small logo to embed in the centre of the QR code. QR codes have built-in error correction so a small central logo doesn't break scanning.

7

Download PNG or SVG

Download as SVG for printing (scales to any size without blurring) or PNG for digital use. Give your designer the SVG file for the print-ready business card.

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Format & File Size Comparison

Same 1080×1080px photo processed four ways

FormatQualityFile SizeNotes
PNG (original) Perfect 4.2 MB No compression — too large for web
Compressed PNG Visually identical 1.1 MB −74% — transparency preserved
JPG (85% quality) Excellent 310 KB −93% · Best for photos
WebP (85%)BEST Excellent 205 KB −95% · Recommended for web

Based on a 1080×1080px photo. Results vary by image content and complexity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions answered

What size should a QR code be on a business card?

Minimum 2cm × 2cm (about 0.8 inches square) for reliable scanning. Standard business cards are 85mm × 55mm — a 2.5cm × 2.5cm QR code in the corner is the most common placement. Make sure there's a white border (quiet zone) of at least 4 modules around the QR code edge.

Will my QR code expire?

No — QR codes created with ImgToolkit encode the data directly (they are not redirect-based). This means they never expire and don't require a subscription to keep working. Some commercial QR code services use redirects that stop working if you cancel a subscription — ours don't.

What should my business card QR code link to?

The most useful option is a vCard (contact card) that saves directly to the scanner's phone contacts. Second choice: your website or LinkedIn profile. Avoid linking to a generic homepage — link to a page specifically designed for new contacts, ideally with your name, role, and contact options.

Can I add a logo to my QR code?

Yes — upload a logo image to embed in the QR code centre. Keep the logo small (under 30% of the QR code area) to ensure reliable scanning. The QR code uses error correction to compensate for the obscured area.

Should I use PNG or SVG for printing?

Always use SVG for print. SVG is a vector format — it scales to any size without pixelating. Your printer or graphic designer can resize the SVG to exactly the right dimension without quality loss. PNG is fine for email signatures and digital use only.

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