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PDF QR code generator

Upload a PDF and get a QR code that opens it on any phone. Guests see a clean mobile page with your title and an “Open PDF” button — and when the menu, price list or manual changes, you just upload the new file. The printed code stays the same.

Create a PDF QR code All QR code types
  • Upload PDFs up to 10 MB
  • Replace the file without reprinting
  • Scan analytics for every code
Example: a PDF code for a brochure

How to make a QR code for a PDF

  1. 01

    Upload your PDF

    Choose the file from your computer — up to 10 MB. Add a title and a short description.

  2. 02

    Style the code

    Pick colors, a frame like “Menu” or “Brochure”, and add your logo.

  3. 03

    Print and update

    Download PNG or SVG. Upload a new version whenever the document changes.

What people share as PDF QR codes

Restaurant menus

Keep your designed PDF menu and update prices without reprinting table cards.

Brochures and catalogs

Hand out a small card instead of a heavy printed catalog at fairs and in stores.

Manuals and instructions

Put the user manual on the box or the device itself — always the latest version.

Price lists and certificates

Price lists, menus of services, safety data sheets and certificates on the wall.

Why a PDF QR code is always dynamic

A QR code can't hold a whole document — it holds a link. QRCraft stores your PDF and the code points to a short link, so you can replace the file at any time and the printed code keeps working.

After scanning, visitors see a mobile page with your title, description and buttons to open or download the PDF. That works the same on iPhone and Android, where tapping a raw PDF link sometimes just downloads a file silently.

Tips for mobile-friendly PDFs

Keep the file small — under 5 MB opens quickly on mobile data. Export images at screen resolution rather than print resolution, and use a portrait page size so people don't have to zoom sideways.

If the document is long, consider building a mobile page instead: menus and price lists are easier to read as a page than as a scaled-down PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How big can the PDF be?+

Up to 10 MB per file.

Can I replace the PDF after printing the QR code?+

Yes. Upload a new file in your dashboard — the printed code opens the new version immediately.

Is it free?+

PDF QR codes are dynamic, and the Free plan includes up to 3 dynamic codes. Pro gives you 50 and Business is unlimited.

Do visitors need an app to open it?+

No. The phone camera opens the page, and the PDF opens in the phone's built-in viewer.

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