Export Formats
PNG (Recommended for Most Uses)
Best for: Digital use, web, social media, documents, small-to-medium print
- Raster format (made of pixels)
- Supports transparency
- Universal compatibility
- Smaller file sizes
Considerations:
- Quality depends on the size you choose
- May appear pixelated if enlarged beyond export size
SVG (Best for Print & Scaling)
Best for: Large print, signage, professional printing, scaling to any size
- Vector format (made of paths, not pixels)
- Infinitely scalable without quality loss
- Larger file sizes
- Perfect for print production
Considerations:
- Not all applications support SVG
- May need conversion for some uses
Available on: Starter, Pro, and Max plans
Choosing a Size
Select the pixel dimensions for your PNG export. SVG files are vector and scale to any size.
Size Guidelines
| Use Case | Recommended Size |
|---|---|
| Social media profile | 400-600px |
| Website/email | 300-500px |
| Business card | 600-800px |
| Flyer/poster | 800-1200px |
| Banner/signage | 1500-2000px |
Available Sizes
- 200px - Small digital use
- 400px - Standard digital
- 600px - Business cards, small print
- 800px - Flyers, documents
- 1000px - Posters
- 1500px - Large print
- 2000px - Maximum quality
How to Export
From the QR Code Builder
- Finish customizing your QR code
- Ensure that you’ve selected your desired Size in the QR code designer
- Click Download PNG or Download SVG
- The file saves to your downloads folder
From a Saved QR Code
- Go to QR Codes in the sidebar
- Click on the QR code you want to export
- On the QR code detail page, click Download
- Choose your format and size
Quality Tips
For Print
- Use SVG when possible for crisp edges at any size
- If using PNG, export at the largest size you’ll need
- Never enlarge a PNG beyond its export size
- Maintain the quiet zone (white space around the QR code)
For Digital
- PNG works great for websites and social media
- Match the display size to avoid unnecessary file sizes
- Consider transparency if placing on colored backgrounds
For Professional Printing
- Always use SVG for best results
- Convert to CMYK if required by your print shop
- Provide the SVG file to your designer or printer
- Request a proof before large print runs
Troubleshooting
Download not starting?
- Check if pop-ups are blocked
- Try a different browser
- Ensure you’re signed in (for saved QR codes)
PNG appears blurry?
- Export at a larger size
- Use SVG for print applications
- Don’t enlarge beyond the export size
SVG not displaying correctly?
- Try opening in a different application
- Convert to PNG using an image editor
- Check if your software supports SVG