How to Add a QR Code to Your Business Card

A QR code on your business card lets people instantly save your contact info or visit your portfolio. Here's how to add one effectively.

Decide What Your QR Code Should Link To

Common options:

• Personal website or portfolio — Show your work
• LinkedIn profile — Professional networking
• vCard or contact page — One-tap save to contacts
• Calendar booking link — Schedule a meeting

Pick one primary destination. You can always create multiple cards for different purposes.

Generate Your QR Code

1. Copy the URL you want to encode
2. Open a free QR code generator
3. Paste the URL and download the PNG
4. Use 256px or 384px—enough for print clarity without huge file size

Add It to Your Design

In design software (Canva, Figma, etc.)

• Import the PNG as an image
• Resize to about 0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm) per side
• Place it in a corner or below your name—somewhere clear but not dominating

With a printer

• Ensure 300 DPI or higher for crisp output
• Leave a small margin (quiet zone) around the QR code
• Use high contrast: dark code on light background

Design Tips

• Don't cover it — Avoid placing text or graphics over the QR code
• Test before printing — Order a small batch first, or print a test sheet
• Add a cue — A short line like "Scan for my portfolio" helps people know what to do

Create a QR code for your business card now.