Design QR Codes With Logos and Colors

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A plain black QR code works, but it looks like an afterthought. A designed QR code — with your logo in the centre, brand colours and a frame — looks intentional and gets scanned more often. The trick is doing it without breaking scan reliability.

Design options

  • Logo embedded in the centre of the code.
  • Brand colours for the dots and background.
  • Frames with a call to action like 'Scan me'.
  • Rounded or dotted modules instead of harsh squares.
  • Custom eyes (the corner markers).

Rules so it still scans

Keep high contrast (dark code on light background), do not cover more than about 25% of the code with a logo, always leave the quiet zone border, and test on multiple phones before you print. Error correction is set high when a logo is present so the code survives the centre being covered.

Reprint-free updates

Pair a designed, dynamic QR code with a custom domain and your printed materials stay on-brand while the destination can still change behind the scenes.

QR logos and frames are Pro and Business features. See plans.

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The teilen.bio editorial team writes practical guides on short links, bio pages, QR codes and analytics so you get more out of every link you share.

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