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Free PDF QR Code Generator

Link a printed page to a digital PDF — menus, manuals, spec sheets, brochures. QR codes can't store a whole file, so host your PDF somewhere (Drive, Dropbox, your website) and turn its public link into a QR code here.

Generated in your browser — your data is never uploaded.

Fill in the fields to preview your QR code.

How to make a PDF QR code

  1. Upload your PDF somewhere public (your site, Google Drive, Dropbox) and copy the share link.
  2. Paste the link here.
  3. Download the QR and print it where you want the document to be accessible.

FAQ

Can a QR code hold the whole PDF?

No — QR codes store a few kilobytes at most, far less than a PDF. The standard approach is to host the PDF and encode its link, which this tool does.

Does the QR break if I replace the file?

If you keep the same URL (overwrite the file at the same link), the QR keeps working. If the link changes, you'd regenerate the code.

Is it free and permanent?

Yes — free, no signup, and static, so the code works as long as your PDF link stays live.

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