How it works
A QR code holds a short piece of text, so it can't contain the picture itself. It holds a link to where the photo or album is stored:
- Upload the photo or album to Google Photos, Google Drive, Dropbox or your website.
- Create a share link that anyone with the link can view.
- Paste the link above and download the code.
Popular uses
Event photo galleries, wedding albums where guests add their own shots, product images on packaging, and before-and-after portfolios.
Changing the photos later
Adding photos to a shared album keeps the same link. Replacing a single file often creates a new link, which would break a printed code. If the destination might change, make it a dynamic code instead: it points at a short qrnever.com link you can re-aim later without reprinting. Dynamic codes are a one-time $9.99, with no subscription and no expiry.
Printing tips
A few choices decide whether a code scans on the first try:
- Print at least 2 cm (0.8 in) wide for close range, larger for posters (about one tenth of the scanning distance).
- Keep dark modules on a light background and leave the white margin around the code.
- Test the printed proof with both an iPhone and an Android camera before printing in bulk.