Best Settings for QR Code Generator: Quality vs File Size

Create branded, high-resolution QR codes for print and digital campaigns. This post explains practical ways to generate QR codes online with predictable quality and reliable output.

What this tool is best for

• Retail shelf and packaging labels
• Restaurant menu and table signage
• Campaign tracking in print and event assets

Best settings by goal

Fastest turnaround

• Use settings optimized for speed and quick sharing.
• Reduce unnecessary pages or oversized source assets first.

Balanced quality and size

• Set higher error correction when adding a central logo.
• Validate output once before publishing or sending.

Smallest possible output

• Use larger pixel sizes for print use cases and physical signage.
• Expect some quality trade-offs when maximum reduction is required.

Pro tip

Test one sample file first, then standardize the same settings across your full batch.

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• Compress Image
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Use this tool

• QR Code Generator
• All tools