QR Code Not Scanning

2 min read

You printed 500 flyers for your event. A customer pulls out their phone, points it at the QR code... nothing happens. They try again. Still nothing. They walk away. Every failed scan is a lost opportunity - let's make sure that never happens to you.

Print Quality

Issue Solution
Blurry or pixelated Export at 2048px PNG or use SVG
Stretched/distorted Maintain 1:1 aspect ratio
Too small Minimum 2cm x 2cm
Distance scanning 30cm for 3m viewing distance

Contrast

Combination Scannable?
Black on white Yes - Best
Dark on light Yes
Light on light No - Poor contrast
Gradient colors Risky - May fail

Logo Size

Setting Recommendation
Logo size Under 20% of QR area
Error correction High (H) when using logos
Testing Test on iPhone + Android

Tip

Use your phone's native camera app to scan. Test on both iPhone and Android before printing.

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