How to Make a QR Code in Canva (2026)
Canva has a built-in QR code generator that’s free and customizable. You can link it to any URL and match it to your design. Here’s how.
1. Generate the QR Code
- In the editor, click Apps in the left panel.
- Search and open QR Code.
- Paste the URL you want the code to link to (website, form, menu, profile).
- Click Generate code.
- It drops onto your canvas — drag it where you want.
2. Customize the Colors
In the QR Code panel you can set:
- Foreground color — the code pattern.
- Background color — the area behind it.
- Margin — white space around the code.
Keep strong contrast (dark code on a light background) so scanners read it reliably.
3. Size It for Reliable Scanning
- For print, make the code at least 1 × 1 inch (2.5 cm). Bigger for posters meant to be scanned from a distance.
- Don’t place it over a busy photo; give it a clean, contrasting backing.
4. Download
Click Share > Download. Use PNG for screens and PDF Print for flyers and posters. Always test the printed code with a phone before mass-printing.
5. Troubleshooting
My code won’t scan
Increase contrast and size, and add a margin. Low contrast (e.g., light grey on white) and tiny codes are the usual culprits.
The link is wrong
QR codes generated here are static, so they bake in the URL. To change the destination, generate a new code with the corrected link and replace it.
The QR Code app isn’t listed
Open Apps and search “QR Code.” If it’s missing, refresh the editor — the app loads from Canva’s marketplace.
Related Canva guides: How to download as PDF · How to add a font · How to curve text · How to make a collage. To generate codes and designs from your data at scale, see Carly’s Canva integration.
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