Does the QR code on a business card expire?

No — a QR code generated for a business card never expires. Unlike dynamic QR codes that rely on a third-party redirect service, this generator encodes your contact details directly into the code pattern. There is no subscription, no server, and no expiry date. As long as the printed code is physically scannable, it will work indefinitely.

What does a QR code on a business card do?

A QR code on a business card encodes your contact information in vCard format — a standard that every modern smartphone recognises. When someone scans it, their phone displays your name, phone number, email, and website, then offers to save you as a contact with a single tap. No app is required and no manual typing is needed.

What size should a QR code be on a printed business card?

For reliable scanning on a standard business card, the QR code should be at least 2 × 2 cm in print. A size of 2.5 × 2.5 cm is recommended if space allows, as it ensures the code is readable even in lower light or at slight angles. The download from this tool is high-resolution and prints sharply at any of these sizes.

Can I customise the QR code colour to match my brand?

For printed business cards, a black QR code on a white background is strongly recommended. Colour QR codes can fail to scan if the contrast between the foreground and background is insufficient — many colour combinations that look fine on screen are rejected by phone cameras in real conditions. This tool keeps the QR code black on white to guarantee reliable scanning every time.

Will the QR code on my business card work without an internet connection?

Yes — the QR code works completely offline. Your contact details are encoded directly into the pattern of the code itself, not stored on a server. When someone scans it, their phone reads the data from the image alone. No internet connection is required on either end.

My details have changed. Do I need to reprint my business cards?

If your contact details change — a new phone number, a new email address — you will need to regenerate the QR code with the updated information and reprint the cards. Because this generator creates static QR codes, the data is fixed at the time of download. This is the trade-off for a code that requires no account and never expires.

Is my contact information stored or shared when I generate the QR code?

No. The entire process happens locally in your browser. Your name, phone number, email, and other details are never sent to any server and are not stored anywhere. The QR code is generated on your device and downloaded directly to your device. This makes it a safe option for encoding personal or professional contact information.

What file format should I use when sending a business card to a print shop?

Download the card as a PNG from this tool — the export is high-resolution at 2× pixel density, which is suitable for standard digital printing at business card size (85 × 54 mm). If your print shop requires a vector PDF for offset or premium printing, use the PNG as a reference and rebuild the layout in a design tool such as Illustrator or Canva, placing the QR code SVG (also available to download) for maximum sharpness.

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Business Card QR Code Generator

Design a professional business card with a QR code built in. When someone scans the code, their phone offers to save your contact details directly — no manual typing. Edit every field by clicking on the card, choose your colours, and download a print-ready PNG.

How to make a business card with a QR code

Click any field on the card and type your details.
Choose your card background colour, accent, and text style.
Download the full card as a PNG for printing, or grab the QR code as an SVG to use in your own design tool.

Business Card QR Code Generator

How to make a business card with a QR code

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