Create a QR code that opens a PDF you host online when scanned.
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Host your PDF anywhere with a public link, then paste it here.
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Higher levels stay scannable when partly obscured.
Your QR code will appear here as you type.
- Opens a PDF you host online when scanned
- Points to the URL — keep the link stable, or regenerate if it moves
- Free, no account required
How it works
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Upload your PDF somewhere with a public link.
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Paste the link into the PDF link field.
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Scan the code on a phone that is not signed in to check it opens.
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Download the code.
About the QR Code for PDF
Menus, manuals, brochures and price lists change often, and reprinting paper copies is expensive. A QR code that points to a PDF lets people open the document on their phone instead. This tool turns the public link of a PDF you have already put online into a QR code, built in your browser.
What you can do
- Paste the public URL of any PDF hosted online.
- Recolour the code to match your print design.
- Increase error correction for codes that may get scuffed or folded.
- Save as PNG for screens or SVG for print.
When it works best
- Restaurant menus on tables, windows and takeaway bags.
- User manuals and safety sheets attached to equipment.
- Brochures, catalogues and handouts at trade shows.
Things to know
- The tool does not host your PDF. Upload it somewhere first, such as your website or a cloud drive with a public sharing link.
- Check the link opens without a sign-in on a phone that is not logged into your account.
- If you replace the file at the same URL, the printed code keeps working; if the URL changes, it breaks.
- Large PDFs load slowly on mobile data, so shrink them first with Compress PDF.
Frequently asked questions
No. Upload it to your website or a cloud drive with a public link, then paste that link.
Replace the file at the same URL. A new URL means a new code.
The sharing link is not public. Test it on a phone that is not logged into your account.
Shrink it with Compress PDF before uploading.