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QR codes on packaging

A box has very little room, so the code carries the rest: full ingredients, a how-to-use video, a reorder link, or recycling instructions in every language you sell in. It is a link, not a file, so keep it pointed at a page you control. Export SVG and hand it to your printer with the rest of the artwork. Free, no account, no expiry.

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https://buy.stripe.com/cNi9AU4zI3w31Fw2KudUY0146 chars · comfortable
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QR code for link to https://buy.stripe.com/cNi9AU4zI3w31Fw2KudUY01. 512 by 512 px, error correction Q, scannable.

512 × 512 pxECC · QURLFRAME · BANNER BELOW✓ Scannable
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How to put a QR code on packaging

1

Pick one job for the code

Product info, a how-to video, a reorder link, or recycling details — one clear ask per code.

2

Build in contrast and space

Dark code on a light background, and leave a clear margin of at least four modules on every side.

3

Export SVG for the print file

Vector keeps the edges sharp at any size and drops straight into the artwork.

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QR codes on packaging FAQ

How small can a code be on a label?
Keep it about 2 cm (0.8 in) across as a floor, and larger on anything a shopper reads at arm's length. Small print runs and coated stock both eat into readability.
Does it still scan on a curved bottle or a pouch?
Yes, if it is bigger and flatter than you think. Curves and creases distort the grid, so size up, keep the code off the sharpest part of the curve, and test a real sample.
Can I use my brand colors?
Yes, as long as the code stays clearly darker than its background. Light-on-dark and low-contrast pairings are the most common reason a printed code fails.
Can I change where it points after printing?
No — the code is a fixed link. Point it at a page you control so you can change the content behind it without reprinting.

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