QR code guide
Static vs dynamic QR codes.
Static QR codes store the final destination inside the code. Dynamic QR codes send scans through an editable short link so the destination can change after printing.
Before you print
Make the QR clear, editable, and worth scanning.
Pick one clear action for the scan, keep the code easy to read, and use an editable link when a printed piece might outlive the URL behind it.
Why it matters
The difference matters most after printing.
A static QR can be perfect when the destination will never change. The risk appears when the code is printed on cards, menus, packaging, signs, or flyers and the URL changes later.
Static vs dynamic
The practical rule: if reprinting hurts, use dynamic.
Dynamic QR codes are not about being fancy. They are insurance against broken printed materials and a way to see basic scan activity.
Read static vs dynamic guideBest practices
Make the printed QR easy to scan and easy to trust.
Use static for permanent URLs, WiFi networks, and simple contact cards.
Use dynamic before printing menus, cards, packaging, signs, and campaigns.
Avoid scan-volume pricing if you just need predictable small-business tools.
Test both the QR and the destination before publishing.
- Decide whether the destination might change.
- Use Free for fixed website, WiFi, and contact QRs.
- Use Link for one printed QR that needs an editable destination.
- Use Business when you need several printed QRs, scan trends, and print-ready exports.
FAQ
Questions people ask before printing.
Can a static QR code be edited?
No. The destination is encoded directly into the QR. You need a new QR if the destination changes.
Can a dynamic QR code be edited after printing?
Yes. The printed code stays the same while the destination behind the short link changes.
Do dynamic QR codes cost more?
They usually require hosting and routing. Branded QR Generator keeps that simple with flat low monthly pricing.
Ready before print
Choose the right QR before you print.
Use Free when the link is permanent. Use Link when reprinting would be painful.