At a glance
- Formats
- Six, from a business card to a window sign
- Code size
- Set by the format
- Check
- Decodes the finished sign
- Downloads
- PDF, and PNG at 300 dpi
Formats and code sizes
| Format | Paper | Code | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table tent | A6, 105 × 148 mm | 45 mm (1.8 in) | about 40 cm |
| Counter card | A5, 148 × 210 mm | 60 mm (2.4 in) | about 60 cm |
| Wall poster | A4, 210 × 297 mm | 100 mm (3.9 in) | about 1 m |
| Window sign | A4, 210 × 297 mm | 150 mm (5.9 in) | about 2 m |
| Sticker | 60 × 60 mm | 35 mm (1.4 in) | up close |
| Business card back | 85 × 55 mm | 20 mm (0.8 in) | in the hand |
Fields
| Field | Use |
|---|---|
| Where the code should go | The link or text in the code |
| Heading | Large text above the code, such as Scan for the menu |
| Line under the code | Optional, such as Point your camera at the code. Not printed on the sticker format. |
| Business name | Optional, centred along the bottom. Not printed on the sticker format. |
| Ink and paper colour | Any colours. Keep the ink much darker than the paper. |
Check and downloads
The sign maker decodes the finished sign. When it reads, it tells you the code's width and reading distance; when it does not, it says to shorten the link or raise the contrast between ink and paper.
- PDF at the paper size of the format.
- PNG at 300 dpi.
Print at 100%Choose actual size or 100% in the print dialog, not fit to page. Scaling changes the code size the format was chosen for.