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PDF QR codes that open a branded viewer

Scan opens your document in a clean, mobile-friendly reader with your logo, colours and a download button. Replace the file whenever it changes — the printed code stays exactly the same.

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  • Hosted viewer
  • Editable after print
  • Scan analytics
  • Download button

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How it works

Create a PDF QR code in three steps

  1. Upload your PDF

    Add one document or several — menus, manuals, brochures — and they open in a reader built for phones.

  2. Brand and print

    Match your colours, add a logo and a frame, then download a print-ready code to place on any material.

  3. Update and track

    Replace the file after printing and watch scans, locations and devices roll in from your dashboard.

Why hosted

More than a link to a raw file

A reader built for phones

Pages render fast with pinch-to-zoom, so nobody squints at a desktop PDF on a small screen.

Swap the file anytime

Publish a new price list or manual version and every printed code points to it instantly — no reprint.

See what gets opened

Track scans, unique readers, countries and devices, and export the numbers to CSV whenever you need them.

Where it fits

Put any document a scan away

Restaurant menus

Put your full menu on the table without printing new cards each season.

  • Hospitality

Brochures

Turn a printed flyer into a doorway to your full brochure.

  • Marketing

Product manuals

Let buyers open setup guides straight from the packaging.

  • Retail

Spec sheets

Share technical details on trade-show stands and sample boards.

  • B2B

Catalogues

Give shoppers the whole range from a single shelf tag.

  • Retail, Print

Event programmes

Hand out the agenda and floor plan without paper handouts.

  • Events

PDF QR code FAQ

Can I change the PDF after printing the QR code?

Yes. The code points to a hosted page, so you can upload a new version any time and every printed code shows the latest file.

How many PDFs can one QR code hold?

You can attach a single document or group several into one page with a list, so readers pick the one they need.

Do people need an app to open the PDF?

No. The document opens in any phone browser through a mobile reader — no downloads or apps required.

Can visitors download the file?

Yes. Each page includes a download button, so readers can save the PDF for later if they want to.

Can I see how many people opened my PDF?

Aggregate reporting shows scan totals over time, country and device, with CSV export.

A practical setup

  • Upload the current PDF and give it a useful title.
  • Choose whether to show a document page or open the file directly.
  • Replace the document when it changes; do not create a new printed code.

Questions to answer before publishing

  • Will the information change? This dynamic type can be updated, but someone still needs to own the destination and review it.
  • What should the printed instruction say? Describe the result of scanning in a few words rather than using “Scan me”.
  • Does each placement need separate reporting? Create a different QR record for every placement that must be compared.
  • Has the final proof been tested? Check the real size, surface, lighting and mobile destination with more than one phone.

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Turn any document into a scannable page

Upload a PDF, create the editable code and test the mobile experience.

Create your QR — free