QR Codes for Badges

A name badge tells people who you are, but a QR code lets them save your details with one scan instead of fumbling for a pen. Encode a vCard, color the code to match your badge design, and export it ready for the printer. It is all generated in your browser, so attendee data never touches a server.

Make a vCard badge QR code

Why put a QR code on badges?

A vCard QR code turns every handshake into a saved contact, no business cards required.
Static codes never expire and have no scan limit, so badges stay useful for the whole event and after.
Match the code colors to your event branding or organization palette.
Add a company or event logo in the center for a polished, official look.
Export SVG for crisp printing at small badge sizes where pixelation would otherwise show.
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What to link your QR code to

Encode a vCard or MeCard so contacts save name, title, phone, and email in one scan.
Link to a personal portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or company page.
Point staff badges to a schedule or floor-map page for attendees who ask for directions.
Add an email code so people can fire off a follow-up message instantly.
Use a code on volunteer badges that links to a quick-reference FAQ.
Encode a phone or SMS code on security or help-desk badges for fast contact.

Tips for QR codes on badges

For networking badges, use the vCard type so a single scan captures full contact details, not just a URL.
Keep the code at least 2 by 2 cm on a printed badge and leave a clear quiet zone around it for reliable scanning.
Export SVG so the code prints sharp at small badge dimensions; raster formats can blur when scaled down.
Decode each batch with the Debug tool before a print run to make sure the vCard fields came through correctly.

Frequently asked questions

What should a conference badge QR code link to?

A vCard is ideal because one scan saves your name, title, phone, and email directly into the other person's contacts for easy follow-up.

Can the badge code be tracked or counted?

No. These are static codes with no scan tracking or analytics. They simply carry the information you encode and work without limits.

What is the best format for printing badges?

SVG, because it stays crisp at the small sizes typical of badges and name tags. Use PNG only if your print workflow requires a raster file.

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