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QRnestly.
YOUR DOCUMENT, ONE SCAN AWAY

A QR code for your PDF.
And your next PDF.

Share a brochure, price list or menu with a scan. When the details change, replace the PDF and keep the QR code you’ve already printed.

Try a PDF QR codeFrom €5/month →

14-day trial · 3 dynamic codes · No card required

INTERACTIVE EXAMPLEPDF → QR
STUDIO / EDITIONS
THE FIRST EDITION
Good things.
In print.
Summer collection01
YOUR PRINTED QR
Same code. Every time.Already on your brochure.
summer-collection.pdfReady for its next chapter.

Illustration only. No file is uploaded. The sample QR opens our PDF QR guide.

FROM FILE TO PRINT

How to make a QR code for a PDF.

  1. 01

    Upload or link your PDF

    Create an account and choose PDF in the generator. Upload a PDF up to 10 MB, or paste a public link to your document.

  2. 02

    Choose Dynamic and save

    Give the code a useful name, choose your design and save it. Download the QR as PNG, JPG or SVG and test it before printing.

  3. 03

    Replace your document

    Open My QR codes, edit the saved code, upload the new PDF or change its URL, then save. The printed code keeps its existing link.

A useful home for your existing PDFs.

You do not need to rebuild your document inside a new editor. Keep using the design tool you already know, export the updated PDF and replace it in your saved QR code.

  • Price lists: update services, packages and prices.
  • Brochures: replace a seasonal edition or product catalogue.
  • Menus: share the latest PDF menu from your table cards.
  • Instructions: make a revised guide available from existing packaging.

Know what happens after the scan.

Dynamic QR codes include scan analytics, with activity over time and breakdowns by country, device and operating system. Use them to compare how different pieces of printed material are being used.

A scan count is an event count. Repeat scans can come from the same person, and a scan alone does not mean a purchase.

For PDF menus, bring your own document.QRnestly shares your PDF. It does not include a restaurant menu editor, ordering system or payment terminal.

Choose the QR type before you print.

Two ways to share a PDF link
What you needStatic QRDynamic QR
The encoded addressYour PDF’s fixed URLA QRnestly redirect link
Change the destination laterRequires a new QR if the URL changesEdit the saved code
Scan analytics in QRnestlyNot includedIncluded
Ongoing requirementKeep the original URL availableKeep your trial or subscription active
Already hosting a PDF at a permanent URL?A static QR can still show updated content if you replace the file at exactly that same URL on your own host. A dynamic QR lets you change the destination URL through your account as well.

Read the full static vs dynamic guide

PDF QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Before you upload.

How large can my PDF be?
You can upload a PDF up to 10 MB. For a larger document, reduce its file size or use a public PDF URL from a host you control. Check readability and loading time on a phone before printing.
Does the PDF need to be public?
People scanning the QR need to be able to access the document. Uploaded files are delivered through a shareable link, so do not upload private or confidential documents. An externally hosted PDF must also be accessible to your intended audience.
Will the file open inside the QRnestly website?
The QR redirects to your document. PDFs uploaded to QRnestly are delivered as downloadable files. An externally hosted PDF may open in a viewer or download, depending on its host and the browser. Test the experience on the phones your audience uses.
Can I try replacing the PDF before paying?
Yes. The no-card trial includes up to 3 dynamic QR codes for 14 days. Create a code, save its QR image, replace the document, then scan the same image again.
What happens after the trial?
Dynamic redirects stop when the trial ends unless you activate a subscription. Your saved codes remain in your account. View plans and current checkout availability before using a trial code on a long-running print campaign.
READY WHEN YOU ARE

Give your PDF a lasting place in print.

Try the complete workflow before your next print run.

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14-day trial · 3 dynamic codes · No card required