{"id":15429,"date":"2012-11-13T21:57:30","date_gmt":"2012-11-13T13:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=15429"},"modified":"2024-07-19T03:08:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:08:47","slug":"design-into-qr-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/design-into-qr-code\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Customized QR Code That Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/quick-response-qr-code-product-marketing\/\">QR codes<\/a> are versatile tools that can store various types of information, from URLs to app links. Typically, online generators or smartphone apps produce basic black and white QR codes, which are reliable since even a minor misalignment can render the code unreadable.<\/p>\n<p>However, some creative designers take QR codes to the next level, producing stunning artworks like those in this post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/qr-code-artworks\/\">40 Gorgeous QR Code Artworks<\/a>. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/customized-colored-qr-codes\/\">create your own customized and colored QR Codes<\/a>, but if design isn\u2019t your forte, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualead.com\/\">Visualead<\/a> offers an easy solution.<\/p>\n<h2>Create a QR Code with Visualead<\/h2>\n<p>Visualead allows you to transform any design or logo into a functional, scannable QR code. First, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualead.com\/\">register for an account<\/a> on their site.<\/p>\n<p>There are three simple steps to creating your custom QR code:<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Choose a Design<\/h3>\n<p>Upload the design or logo you want to use. Visualead supports JPG, PNG, TIF, BMP, and GIF formats (72 to 600 dpi).<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/quicktips\/visuallead-dragdrop.jpg\" alt=\"Visualead Drag and Drop\" width=\"500\" height=\"264\"><\/figure>\n<p>Alternatively, you can select from various stock designs, including popular brands like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/quicktips\/visualead-gallery.jpg\" alt=\"QR Code Designs\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 2: Select the QR Code Type<\/h3>\n<p>After uploading your image, you\u2019ll be redirected to the editing page to choose the type of information your QR code will carry.<\/p>\n<p>For example, to display hongkiat.com\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hongkiatcom\">Facebook Page<\/a> in the QR code, simply enter \u2018hongkiatcom\u2019 instead of the full URL.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/quicktips\/visualead-select-qr-code.jpg\" alt=\"QR Code Type\" width=\"500\" height=\"453\"><\/figure>\n<p>You can also encode other contact information like \u2018Skype Username\u2019 or \u2018Phone Number\u2019. When scanned, the relevant application will launch, adding your contact details automatically.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Edit the QR Code<\/h3>\n<p>Resize and position the QR code to fit and blend seamlessly into your design. Place it strategically on your logo or poster to avoid obstructing other elements. Once you\u2019re satisfied with the size and placement, click <strong>next<\/strong> to preview.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/quicktips\/visualead-drag-resize.jpg\" alt=\"Visualead Edit\" width=\"500\" height=\"502\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 4: Obtain Your QR Code<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re happy with the preview, click <strong>next<\/strong> again to generate your customized QR code image.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/quicktips\/visualead-hkdc-qr-code.jpg\" alt=\"Customized QR Code\" width=\"499\" height=\"498\"><\/figure>\n<p>Visualead offers both free and paid options. For $14 per QR code, you can enjoy an ad-free experience. The free version includes a brief ad while your code is generated.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/quicktips\/visualead-basic-premium.jpg\" alt=\"Visualead Loading\" width=\"500\" height=\"355\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Visualead enhances your QR codes, integrating them beautifully with your designs. Unlike traditional black and white codes, these can be colored to match your branding. Although there\u2019s a brief ad in the free version, it\u2019s a minor inconvenience for the benefit of a customized QR code.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QR codes are versatile tools that can store various types of information, from URLs to app links. Typically, online generators or smartphone apps produce basic black and white QR codes, which are reliable since even a minor misalignment can render the code unreadable. 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