How to Add a Logo to a QR Code
Adding your brand logo to a QR code makes it recognizable and trustworthy. A logo-centered QR code looks professional on business cards, product packaging, flyers, and social media.
Here is how to add a logo to a QR code using our free online QR code generator.
Step 1: Generate Your QR Code
Go to howtocreateaqrcode.com and enter your content — a URL, text, email, WiFi network, or any supported type. Customize the colors to match your brand.
Step 2: Upload Your Logo
Scroll to the Logo overlay section and click the upload button. Select a PNG or SVG file — transparent backgrounds work best. The logo will appear in the center of your QR code automatically.
Tip: Keep your logo simple. Fine details get lost at small sizes. A solid icon or monogram works better than a complex illustration.
Step 3: Set Error Correction to High
When you add a logo, part of the QR code gets covered. Higher error correction compensates for this. Set it to High (H — 30% recovery) for the most reliable scans.
Step 4: Download and Test
Download as PNG or SVG. Print it at the recommended size for your use case — at least 0.8 × 0.8 inches for business cards, larger for signage. Test with multiple phones before mass production.
Logo Design Tips
- Use a transparent PNG — no white box around your logo
- Keep it centered — logos in the corner or edge will break the QR pattern
- Stick to 1-2 colors — simple logos scan better
- Leave padding — a small white border around your logo improves scan reliability
Common Use Cases
- Business cards — add your company logo to a vCard QR code
- Product packaging — brand the QR code so customers trust scanning it
- Restaurant menus — a QR code menu with the restaurant logo builds confidence
- Wedding invitations — match your wedding QR code with your monogram