How to Create QR Codes for Business Cards, Menus & Events

What a QR Code Is Really Doing

A QR code is just a scannable shortcut. Phones read the pattern and open a URL, save a contact, join Wi‑Fi, or show plain text. Good codes are high-contrast, large enough to scan, and point to a destination that still works months later.

QR code linking to convertmastery.com — Real QR code pointing to convertmastery.com — dark modules on a light background scan most reliably.

Common Business Uses

Link a business card to your portfolio or booking page
Put a menu URL on a table tent
Share event check-in or ticket pages
Print Wi‑Fi access for guests (without spelling the password aloud)

How to Make One on ConvertMastery

Open QR & Barcode.
Choose the content type (URL is the most common).
Paste a short, stable link — prefer HTTPS.
Download PNG or SVG for print.

For print, SVG or a large PNG stays sharp. For slides and social posts, PNG is usually enough.

Design Rules That Improve Scan Rate

Keep quiet space (margin) around the code.
Dark modules on a light background scan best.
Do not shrink a code below about 2 cm / 0.8 in for print.
Test with both iPhone and Android before you print 500 flyers.

URL Shortener
Favicon Generator
Image Compressor — optimize flyer mockups before sending to print

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