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How to Print QR Codes on Business Cards
Technical specs, size guidelines, and design tips for printing QR codes on business cards that scan reliably every time.
By Free QR Generator Team ·
Adding a QR code to your business card turns a simple contact card into an interactive gateway — but print quality matters. Here’s everything you need to know.
Recommended Size for Business Card QR Codes
- Minimum: 15 × 15 mm (0.6 × 0.6 inches)
- Ideal: 20 × 20 mm (0.8 × 0.8 inches)
- With logo: 25 × 25 mm for reliable scanning
Best Download Format for Print
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| SVG | Professional print shops (vector, infinite scale) |
| EPS | Adobe Illustrator and commercial printers |
| PNG | Online print services (Vistaprint, Moo) |
| JPG | Quick home printing |
Download at maximum size (500px) from our generator, then scale down in your design tool.
Design Layout Tips
- Place QR code on the back of the card, vCard details on front
- Or: name/title on front, QR code centered on back with “Scan to save contact”
- Leave at least 3mm quiet zone (white space) around the code
- Avoid rounded card corners cutting into the QR code area
What Type of QR Code?
Use vCard for contact saving, or Website if you want to drive traffic to your portfolio. Both work brilliantly on business cards.
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