If you’ve ever wondered how to create and add a QR CODE to digital graphics and print documents, this post is for you. ♥
In just a few quick and easy steps you, too, can easily create and add a unique QR Code to your designs.
QR Codes are fantastic for their ease of use and are a valuable marketing tool. We can create QR Codes to link to our website, social media profiles, online shops and products, author profiles, and more.
A little information… the QR is short for Quick Response. QR Codes are a type of barcode that is readable with digital devices like smartphones.
In a nutshell, they store information (ie. website, social media profiles, etc) that can be easily accessed by simply using the phone’s camera to read the QR Code.
If you’d like more information on QR Codes and their origin and use, Business Insider shares a fantastic post ~ What is a QR code? A guide to the barcode’s basics, why you’re seeing it everywhere, and how to scan one.
Scanning a QR Code
To scan a QR Code, we just line up our camera to the QR Code so all four corners are in view. The phone will automatically take a snapshot and we’ll see a visible link to the data that is stored in the QR Code. We tap the link and tada… we’re instantly directed to the source!
NOTE: To access QR Codes with your iPhone, you’ll need to turn on Scan QR Codes in your Camera Settings. I should also note that I only Scan QR Codes from known, reputable sources.
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How to Create and Add a QR Code to Graphics in Canva
In this short tutorial, I’ll go through the few steps of Creating and Adding a QR Code in Canva.
For this tutorial, I used the URL for my website www.natalieducey.com. If you place your camera over the QR Code you’ll see a URL link appear on the screen. Tapping the link will bring you directly to my website homepage. ♥
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Creating a QR Code in Canva
Okay, let’s get started.
I’m logged in to my Canva account, created my design, and now I’m ready to add the QR Code.
UPDATE: The QR Code icon is now located under Apps > QR Code as displayed in the image below. The process remains the same.
Once you click on it, it will open the QR Code window, as displayed below.
Enter the URL you’d like to link to the QR Code.
I entered my website URL.
Then click on Generate Code.
The QR Code will appear on your design. Click on it to edit colour, size, positioning, etc.
When you’re ready, click on Download. We can download it as an image, a PDF print, and more.
And we’re done! ♥
The QR Code is now active in your graphic. Easy peasy!
I hope this post proves helpful and, if you’re not using QR Codes in your designs and marketing material, it encourages you to make use of this valuable tool.
Have a tip you’d like to share? Please feel free to share in the comments below.
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Until next time … happy creating, my friends! ♥
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As always, fabulous information, Natalie! Thank you!
Thank you, Jan! I appreciate you stopping by. It’s a big day for you. Congratulations on the release Jagged Feathers! Cheering you on! 🙂
Natalie, at last I know what QR stand for and you’ve given such a clear presentation how to embed this ourselves! Thank you so much!
Cheers, Annika! I just figured it out yesterday! lol I love that we can do this in Canva. I was using another code generator. It’s a fantastic tool for marketing, especially print material. Thanks so much stopping by today. Happy Monday! xo
A great post, Natalie!
I used to do a lot with QR codes on my day job. They are definitely handy little things for conveying information!
Thanks, Mae! I just started using them, but was using another online generator. When I found this feature in Canva, I was thrilled, and had to share. I really appreciate you stopping by today. Cheers for a fabulous week ahead. 🙂
Great share. The QR codes are fantastic for putting in print books where you can’t link as you can in eBooks. Thanks, Natalie 💕🙂
Thanks, Harmony! I just started using them and was excited to find this feature in Canva. Easy peasy! Had to share. Wishing you a wonderful week! 🙂
You too! 🙂
I use them sometimes but not regularly. Thanks for the information !
Cheers, Denise! I just started using them and was amazed at how easy the process is. Thanks for stopping. I appreciate you. 🙂
This is such a good guide, Natalie. Thank you so much for this. Toni x
Thank you, Toni! Delighted to know you find it useful. Cheers! xo
This is so easy to follow. Thanks for sharing, Natalie! 🙂
Wonderful to know you find it useful, Yvette! Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you! 🙂
Thank you for doing this! Super easy to follow and exactly what I was looking for.
Most welcome, Megan! Delighted to know you found it helpful. Thanks for stopping by today. Cheers! 🙂