How to Make a QR Code with a Logo in the Center
A plain black-and-white QR code works, but a branded QR code with your logo in the center looks professional and increases trust. People are more likely to scan a QR code when they recognize the brand. QR codes have built-in error correction, which means up to 30% of the pattern can be obscured — enough space for a logo without breaking scannability. Here's how to create one.
Quick Answer
A plain black-and-white QR code works, but a branded QR code with your logo in the center looks professional and increases trust. People are more likely to scan a QR code when they recognize the brand.
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Step-by-Step Guide
5 steps · takes under 1 minute
Generate your base QR code
Use the QR Code Generator to create a QR code for your URL. Set error correction level to High (H) if available — this gives the most tolerance for a logo overlay.
Download the QR code as PNG
Download at the largest available resolution for best quality.
Open in an image editor
Open the QR code PNG in any image editor (Canva, Photoshop, GIMP, or even Google Slides).
Place your logo in the center
Add your logo image centered on the QR code. The logo should cover no more than 20–25% of the total QR code area.
Test scan before using
Always test the finished QR code by scanning it with multiple phones before distributing or printing.
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Pro tip
Use 75–85% quality for web images — you get 60–80% smaller files with no visible difference at normal screen sizes.
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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