I SMART QRSVG vs PNG vs PDF: Which QR File Format to Download
Your QR code is only as good as the file you export. The right format keeps it crisp everywhere it appears.
PNG — for screens
A raster image made of pixels. Perfect for websites, emails, social posts and slides. Export at a generous resolution so it stays sharp, but remember pixels blur if scaled up too far.SVG — for print and scaling
A vector format described by math, not pixels, so it stays razor-sharp at any size — from a business card to a billboard. This is the professional choice for anything printed.PDF — for print-ready handoff
A PDF wraps your vector code in a document your print shop can use directly, with exact dimensions preserved. Ideal when sending to a designer or printer.Quick rule
Screen? PNG. Print or unknown final size? SVG or PDF. Our generator gives you all three from the same code.★ Ready to create one?
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