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How to Add a Logo to a QR Code

Balance brand recognition with error correction and reliable scanning.

5 minute read · Design

Use a simple, high-resolution mark

PNG, JPG and WebP logos work well. A compact mark with clear edges remains recognizable at small sizes and avoids covering too many data modules.

Keep coverage conservative

Aim below roughly one third of the QR width, add breathing room around the logo and use high error correction. A larger logo is not always a stronger brand impression if the code becomes unreliable.

Start with the scanning context

A reliable logo QR code begins with where it will be seen. Printed size, viewing distance, lighting, surface finish and the scanner’s network connection matter as much as visual styling.

Design for recognition and contrast

Use a quiet margin, a calm background and strong contrast across the entire pattern. Rounded modules, brand colors and a modest logo can work well, but every finished asset should be tested on more than one phone.

Export and test the final artwork

PNG is practical for screens and everyday documents. SVG remains crisp for signs, packaging and professional print. Test the actual exported file at its final physical size before committing to a large run.

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