Prepare the link people should open
Open your menu, booking page or document on a phone while signed out. A QR code cannot give visitors permission to view a private file. For a document, check the PDF sharing steps before making the code.
A dynamic code keeps a QRtracer address in its pattern and forwards visitors to your saved link. That is what lets you change the destination later. Keep the original saved code when you update a campaign; creating a replacement code gives you different artwork.
1. Generate your QR code
Paste the full destination into the generator and select Generate QR code. The preview confirms that a QR image can be made from your link. The next choice determines which version you will use.
Create your QR code
Enter your link, then choose Save & track scans.
2. Choose Save & track scans
Save & track scans
Continue to your account. Save the editable code, then download that version from the dashboard.
Download without tracking
Download a static PNG containing the destination directly. Choose this for a fixed link when you do not need QRtracer scan reports.
Select Save & track scans in the preview dialog. Sign in or create an account if prompted. Once saving succeeds, QRtracer opens the saved code in your dashboard.
Give it a name that identifies the placement, such as Spring bookings · window. Check the Destination URL, edit the name if needed, and select Save Changes. Plan limits and available download formats are listed on the pricing page.
3. Download the saved code and test the final design
- Download from the dashboard. PNG works in common design tools; SVG keeps the QR pattern scalable and is available on eligible plans.
- Add that file to your design. Leave the complete blank border in place. For Canva, follow the tracked QR upload walkthrough.
- Scan the exported design. Check the exact menu, form or document that opens, including access while signed out.
- Check a printed proof. Use the intended size, material and viewing distance before ordering a full run.
If you previously chose Download without tracking, replace that image in the design with the dashboard download. The earlier file does not acquire tracking when you save a new code.
4. Change the destination without replacing the code
Same printed code. A new destination.
Switch between the two stages to see what changes.
Your printed QR code
Pattern stays the same
Saved QRtracer link
Keeps pointing to the destination you choose
Original destination
General booking page
example.com/book
For example, your window sign may initially open a general booking page. When a seasonal service launches, open the same code under QR Codes, replace its Destination URL with the seasonal booking link and select Save Changes.
Scan the original artwork again. Confirm that the new page opens and the booking action works. Keep a note of the change date so later scan reports can be interpreted alongside the campaign that was running.
Open Analytics for scan activity when your plan includes it. For the difference between scans, visits and completed bookings, read the QR tracking guide.
If the result is not what you expected
- The old page still opens: check that the design contains the saved QR image and that you edited that same code.
- Visitors see a sign-in screen: check the destination's sharing permissions, using a signed-out browser.
- The code works on screen but fails in print: check size, contrast and the blank border. Use the scanning troubleshooting guide.
- Two placements share one scan total: create separately named codes for the next print run. Reusing one image cannot identify where each scan happened.