Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a QR Code Generator?

It is a tool that turns information, such as a web address, a Wi-Fi network or a phone number, into a square code that phones can scan. With Posty5 you can also style your codes with colors, a logo and a title so they match your brand.

How do I create my own custom code?

Choose a type, such as a website link, Wi-Fi or plain text, fill in its fields, pick a template for the style and save. You can then download the code as a PNG image.

What specific QR code types are available?

Seven types are available — website links, plain text, email, Wi-Fi, phone calls, SMS and map locations.

Is this service truly free of charge?

Saving QR codes uses credits from your plan. The Free plan comes with a one-time credit balance, so you can start without paying, and choosing your own code ID needs the Starter plan or higher. The Feature Credits page lists the cost of every action.

Can I integrate my brand logo into the code?

Yes. On a template’s Logo tab, upload a logo file, paste an image URL, or pick one from the logo library, and it is placed in the middle of the code. Uploading a file needs the Starter plan or higher; links and library logos work on every plan. Keep the logo small enough for the error-correction level so the code still scans.

What is the core difference between Static and Dynamic codes?

A static code holds its content directly in the image, while a dynamic code holds a redirect address that can be changed later. Posty5 QR codes are static, so a printed code always opens the same thing. To change the destination after printing, print the QR image of a short link instead and change the short link’s destination whenever you need to.

Is it possible to track scan statistics for my codes?

Not for the code itself. Scanning a Posty5 QR code opens its content directly, so the scan never reaches Posty5. A code’s Analytics tab counts visits to its Posty5 page. To count scans of a printed code, print the QR image of a short link instead. Its Analytics tab shows scans of images downloaded after visit analytics started as QR scans. How visit analytics work

What file formats are available for download?

Four. PNG for screens, PNG for print at a print size and 150, 300 or 600 DPI, SVG for design tools and large prints, and PDF for print shops. PNG is available on every plan; PNG for print, SVG and PDF need the Starter plan or higher. Download and print

Simply select the ‘Wi-Fi’ category, enter your network name (SSID), password, and encryption type. Once scanned, devices will automatically authenticate and connect to your network, eliminating the need for manual password entry.

Can I manually adjust the Error Correction Level?

Yes. Error correction is on the Size & quality tab of a template. A higher level lets the code survive damage and carry a bigger logo, but makes the code denser. The Scannability card warns when a logo covers more than about 3% of the code at level L, 8% at M, 12% at Q or 15% at H.

What is the recommended minimum print size?

It depends on how much the code holds. Aim for modules, the code’s small squares, of at least 0.5 mm. Pick the print size in the Scannability card, or in the PNG for print and PDF windows, to check it. The smallest preset is the 2.5 cm business card. For codes scanned from far away, print larger. Download and print

Are the QR codes generated here secure?

When you save a website-link code, Posty5 checks the address against a public phishing blocklist and refuses links to program and archive files. Anyone can report a code from its Posty5 page, and Posty5 admins review every report. As a precaution, only scan codes from sources you trust.

Can I edit the code content after it has been printed?

You can edit a saved code, but the change produces a new image, and copies you already printed keep their old content. If you will need to change the destination later, print the QR image of a short link and change the short link’s destination instead.

Do these QR codes have an expiration date?

No. A code holds its content directly, so it keeps working for as long as that content does — a website-link code stops working only if the website does. The code’s Posty5 page stays online until you delete the code.

Are these QR codes suitable for professional business cards?

Yes. Create a URL code that opens your website or an online profile with your details, and print it on your card. One scan takes clients to everything you want them to see.

What exactly is the Error Correction feature?

This technical redundancy allows a QR code to be scanned correctly even if its surface is partially damaged, dirty, or obscured. We offer four levels (from 7% to 30% recovery capacity). Higher levels provide maximum durability and are recommended when embedding a central logo.

Can I generate a large number of codes automatically?

Yes. In QR Code Generator in the dashboard, choose Bulk import and upload a CSV file with one row per code. Posty5 creates every QR code and builds one ZIP with an image per row. Developers can also use the API. Availability depends on your plan. Bulk generation

Do these codes work on all types of smartphones?

Yes, all modern smartphones (iOS 11+ and Android 8+) feature native QR scanning built directly into the camera app. Our codes strictly adhere to international standards, ensuring 100% compatibility across all devices and reader applications.

What are the pre-designed templates?

Templates are specialized, high-end designs optimized for distinct use cases (e.g., hospitality, Wi-Fi, or networking). They eliminate the need for manual styling; simply select a visual theme that fits your brand and input your data to generate a stunning code in seconds.

Can I fully customize the code colors?

Yes, our advanced editor gives you full creative control. You can independently adjust the colors of the foreground pattern, the background, and even the corner frames. For optimal performance, always maintain a high contrast ratio to ensure instant scanning by all devices.

Create a URL code that opens your menu page. For a menu that changes, use a page you can edit, or print the QR image of a short link and change its destination when the menu moves.

How effective are QR codes in marketing campaigns?

They connect print and physical places to your website with one scan. To compare placements, print the QR image of a separate short link for each one and compare the links’ visit counts.

Why is the ‘Quiet Zone’ around the QR code necessary?

The Quiet Zone is the essential clear margin surrounding the QR code pattern. Its primary function is to isolate the code from background noise or adjacent graphics, allowing scanning software to identify the code’s boundaries instantly. A minimum width of 4 modules is standard for reliability.

Can I use a single QR code for both App Store and Google Play links?

Yes, with a short link. Create a short link to your website, set its Android URL to your Google Play page and its iOS URL to your App Store page, then print the short link’s QR image. Android visitors go to Google Play, iPhone and iPad visitors go to the App Store, and everyone else goes to your website.

How do I gain access to the QR Code API?

Switch your account to a developer account, then create an API key in the API keys section of your account settings. Every request that creates or updates a QR code with an API key must include a QR template ID. The npm and .NET SDKs and the Posty5 n8n nodes wrap the API, and the developer documentation lists every endpoint.

What are the alternatives to this QR Code Generator?

Alternatives include QR Code Monkey and QR Code Generator.com. Posty5 offers seven code types, templates you can design and reuse, PNG downloads and a QR image for every Posty5 short link, and you can start for free.

How do I contact support?

If you have specific inquiries or require assistance, please reach out via our ‘Contact Us’ page. Our dedicated support team is here to ensure you have a seamless experience with our QR Code Generator and the entire suite of Posty5 professional tools.

Can I change a QR code after printing it?

Yes, if it is dynamic. Edit it, change the content or the type, and save. The printed code opens the new content. A static code cannot change, because the content is in the image.

Why can’t my Wi-Fi code be dynamic?

A phone joins a network only from details stored in the image. A link cannot pass them on, so Wi-Fi codes are always static.

Does a dynamic code stop working if I delete it?

Yes. After you delete it, anyone who scans a printed copy sees a page saying it was not found.

Will switching to static break the codes I printed?

No. Copies printed while the code was dynamic keep opening its content. Only the image changes, so use the new image for anything you print next.

What does a visitor see after my code expires?

If you gave the code an end date, scans after that date go to your fallback link. If there is no fallback link, the visitor sees a page saying this QR code is not available. Only dynamic codes on the Starter plan and above can have an end date.

Can I limit how many times a code is scanned?

Yes. Give a dynamic code a scan limit in its Scan rules card. After that many scans, visitors go to your fallback link or see a not available page. Stopped scans are not counted, and under heavy traffic a code can go a few scans past its limit. Available on the Starter plan and above.

Can I export my QR codes?

Yes. From the QR code list, choose Export CSV or Export JSON. The export follows the list’s filters and holds up to 50,000 rows. Wi-Fi passwords are never included. Bulk generation

Can I get notified when my QR code is scanned?

For dynamic QR codes, webhooks will call your own server, or start an n8n workflow, on each scan. Scan events start only once visit analytics is released. Until then only the test event is sent. Static QR codes never produce scan events, because their scans never reach Posty5. Webhooks

Why does my design look slightly different after I added a frame?

A frame, a shape, a fill or a transparent background moves the design to the new renderer, which draws the code slightly differently from the classic one. The code still holds the same content. To go back, choose Use classic renderer in the note above the editor tabs. It removes the new options.

Can I upload an SVG logo?

Yes. Logo uploads take PNG, JPEG, WebP and SVG files of up to 2 MB; other file types are refused. Uploading needs the Starter plan or higher. An SVG logo keeps its shapes in SVG and PDF downloads, so it prints sharpest.

One hour. Copy share link in the Download menu copies a link to the code’s PNG image that anyone can open, and the menu shows when it expires. After that, copy a new link. Download and print