How to Make a QR Code for a Business Card
A QR code on a business card lets recipients instantly visit your website, save your contact details, or connect on LinkedIn — without typing anything. It turns a static card into an interactive touchpoint. The key is generating a QR code that's small enough to fit on a card but still scannable when printed. Here's how to do it right.
Quick Answer
A QR code on a business card lets recipients instantly visit your website, save your contact details, or connect on LinkedIn — without typing anything. It turns a static card into an interactive touchpoint.
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Step-by-Step Guide
5 steps · takes under 1 minute
Decide what to link to
Your website homepage, LinkedIn profile, digital business card (vCard), or a landing page with all your contact info. A clean landing page URL is easiest for people to remember too.
Shorten your URL if needed
Long URLs create denser, harder-to-scan QR codes. Use bit.ly or your own domain shortener to shorten the URL first.
Generate the QR code
Use the QR Code Generator. Download at the highest resolution available — you'll be scaling it down for the card.
Add to your card design
In Canva, InDesign, or your card design app, place the QR code in a corner. Minimum print size: 1.5×1.5 cm (0.6 inches square).
Test before printing
Always scan the QR code in your final card design proof before sending to print. Test on both iOS and Android.
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ImgToolkit runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images are never sent to a server, never stored in the cloud, and never seen by anyone else. This makes it safe for sensitive documents, client work, medical imagery, and confidential screenshots.
Pro tip
Pre-optimizing images before uploading to a platform gives you more control than relying on the platform's automatic (and often aggressive) compression.
Format & File Size Comparison
Same 1080×1080px photo processed four ways
| Format | Quality | File Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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