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QR Code Print Size Guide: How Big Should a QR Code Be?
Recommended QR code print sizes for business cards, posters, packaging, and table tents—plus testing tips so your codes always scan.
A beautiful QR that is too small—or printed with poor contrast—will fail in the real world. Use these size guidelines before you send anything to print.
Recommended minimum sizes
- Business cards: about 2 cm × 2 cm (0.8 in) or larger
- Flyers and handouts: 2.5–3 cm (1–1.2 in)
- Posters viewed from a few feet away: 5 cm+ (2 in+)
- Window or wall signage: scale up so scanners do not need to stand awkwardly close
Distance rule of thumb
A common rule is roughly 10:1—scanning distance to QR width. If people will scan from 1 meter away, aim closer to 10 cm wide. Always leave quiet space (margin) around the code.
Download the right file
Export a high-resolution PNG from Scan Craft QR for print. Test a proof on the final material—matte vs glossy paper and window glare change results.
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