QR Code with Logo
Generate a high-quality static QR code below, then follow our step-by-step guide to add your logo using any free image editor. Free QR code generator with logo — no signup, permanent, brandable.
How to Add a Logo to Your QR Code
Five-minute process. Works with any free image editor.
Generate the QR Code Above
Paste your URL into the generator at the top of this page and click Download PNG. Use the highest resolution available — you will reduce the size later, not increase it.
Open Your Favorite Image Editor
Free options: Canva (canva.com), Figma (figma.com), GIMP, Photopea (photopea.com — Photoshop in your browser), or even PowerPoint and Google Slides. Any of them works.
Place the QR Code on Your Canvas
Create a new design at the same size as your QR code (e.g., 1000×1000px). Drop the QR code PNG onto the canvas as the background layer.
Add a White Circle or Square in the Center
Draw a white shape (circle or square) about 25% of the QR code width, centered. This is the “safe zone” that the QR code error correction can recover. Without this white area, your logo can interfere with the scanner.
Place Your Logo on the White Shape
Drop your logo onto the white circle/square. Resize so the logo is about 20% of the QR code width. Keep the logo simple — busy or low-contrast logos are hard to see at small size.
Test, Then Export as PNG
Before downloading, scan the design with your phone. If it scans, you are golden. Export as PNG (transparent or white background — both work). Print, share, deploy.
Pro Tips for a Branded QR Code That Scans
The five rules that separate a logo'd QR code that scans every time from one that frustrates your customers.
Keep the logo under 20% of the QR width
QR error correction can recover up to ~30% of the data, but you want margin. 20% logo coverage is the safe limit.
Always center the logo
The corners of a QR code contain alignment markers — never put your logo there. Center is the only safe placement.
Use a white safe zone
Place your logo on top of a solid white circle or square. This prevents the logo from interfering with the QR pattern beneath it.
Pick a high-contrast logo
A bright, simple, high-contrast logo reads better than a complex multi-color one. If your logo has a lot of detail, simplify it for the QR code use case.
Use error correction level H
Our generator uses high error correction by default, which is what you want for a logo overlay. Level H can recover ~30% of the data even if obscured.
Always test before printing
Test with iOS, Android, and any third-party scanner app you can find. Scan from different distances. If anything fails, shrink the logo.
Why Pay for a “QR Code with Logo” Subscription?
You will see a lot of QR generators charging $5–$50/month for “QR codes with logo.” This is purely upsell pricing — adding a logo to a QR code is image editing, not QR code generation. Any free design tool can do it in 5 minutes. The QR code itself is what we generate (free), and you do the logo overlay yourself (also free).
Bonus: when you do the logo overlay yourself, you keep full control. The QR code stays static, never expires, never depends on a third-party server, and works forever. The paid “with logo” QR services usually pair the logo with a dynamic QR code — so when you stop paying, your branded QR code stops working too.
Spend the 5 minutes. Save the $600/year subscription. Use the savings on actually printing your branded QR code beautifully.
QR Code with Logo FAQ
How do I create a QR code with my logo?
Generate a static QR code on this page, download the PNG, then open it in any image editor (Canva, Figma, Photoshop, GIMP, even PowerPoint) and place your logo on top of the center. Keep the logo to roughly 20% of the QR code's width — that is the safe zone that QR error correction can compensate for. Save the result as a new PNG and you have a branded QR code that still scans perfectly.
Will adding a logo break the QR code?
Not if you keep the logo small enough. QR codes have built-in error correction that can recover up to 30% of the data even if the QR code is partially obscured. As long as your logo covers no more than ~20% of the total area and stays in the center (away from the corner alignment markers), the QR code will still scan reliably. Always test with multiple phones before mass-printing.
What is the best size for a logo on a QR code?
Aim for a logo that is 15–25% of the QR code width. So if your QR code is 1000px wide, your logo should be 150–250px. Stay under 25% to keep scan reliability high. If you want a bigger logo, use a QR code with maximum error correction (level H, 30% recovery) — but even then, do not exceed 30% logo coverage.
Can I add a colored logo to a black-and-white QR code?
Yes. The QR code reader does not care about the logo's color, only that it can identify the black/white pixels around it. A bright, colored logo on a black-and-white QR code is actually the most popular and effective design — the contrast helps people notice the QR code while keeping it 100% scannable.
Should I use a transparent or solid background for the logo?
Solid white background. Place your logo on a solid white square or circle in the center of the QR code. The white “cutout” helps the QR scanner separate the logo from the QR code data and improves reliability. A logo with a transparent background placed directly on the pattern can confuse some scanners.
Is this QR code with logo really free?
Yes. The QR code generation here is 100% free, no signup, no expiration. Adding the logo afterward in Canva, Figma, GIMP, or any free image editor is also free. You do not need to pay any QR code service to add a logo — that is just an upsell. The whole process costs $0 and takes ~5 minutes.
How do I add a logo to a QR code in Canva?
1. Generate and download your QR code from this page. 2. In Canva, create a new design at the same size as your QR code (e.g., 1000×1000px). 3. Upload your QR code PNG and place it as the background. 4. Upload your logo and resize it to ~20% of the canvas width. 5. Add a white circle or square behind the logo for contrast. 6. Center the logo on the QR code. 7. Download as PNG. Done.
Will the QR code with logo still work forever?
Yes — because the underlying QR code is a static QR code, encoded directly with your URL. Adding a logo on top in an image editor does not introduce any third-party dependency. The branded QR code is yours, permanent, and works as long as the destination URL works.