QR Codes on Print Catalogs
A print catalog is beautiful but static, while your inventory and prices move every week. QR codes bridge the gap, letting readers jump from a printed page straight to a live product page or order form. Generate them free in your browser, with nothing uploaded and no account.
Generate free QR codes for your catalogWhy put a QR code on catalogs?
- Connects a fixed printed page to your always-current online product details.
- Lets readers buy or check stock instantly instead of copying a code by hand.
- Static codes never expire, so last season's catalog still works the day someone finds it.
- Per-product codes can each point to their own page, video, or how-to.
- Brand every code with consistent colors and shapes across the whole catalog.
- Free and private: client-side generation means no signup and no uploads.
What to link your QR code to
- Place a 'Shop this item' code next to each product to open its page directly.
- Add a code that loads the full online catalog or current price list.
- Link to a how-to or demo video for featured or complex products.
- Encode an order form or quote-request page for wholesale buyers.
- Point to a size guide, spec sheet, or care instructions.
- Add a vCard code on the back cover so readers can save your sales contact.
Tips for QR codes on catalogs
- Size codes so they fit cleanly beside each product without crowding the layout.
- Keep a consistent code style and placement across pages so readers learn the pattern.
- Use enough contrast against the page background and leave a clear quiet margin.
- Export SVG for the print file so codes stay crisp at the printer's resolution.
- Spot-check several codes with the Debug tool before sending the catalog to print.
Frequently asked questions
Can each product have its own QR code?
Yes. Generate a separate static code per item, each pointing to that product's page. Making many codes is free and takes only seconds each.
What if a product page URL changes after printing?
Static codes have a fixed destination, so it is best to keep the landing URL stable. If it must change, set up a redirect on your site so old catalogs still resolve.
Which export format is best for a printed catalog?
SVG. It is vector-based and stays sharp at any size and resolution, making it the best choice for professional print.
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