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A PDF QR code opens a document you upload to GetQR. Upload one PDF to open it directly, or up to 10 PDFs to show them as a list on one page.

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Before you start

  • Have your files ready as PDF. Each file can be up to 20 MB.
  • You don’t need to host the files anywhere: GetQR stores them for you.

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Create it

1

Open the QR code builder

Click Create QR in the sidebar.
2

Choose PDF

In Choose QR type, click PDF.
3

Upload your PDF

Click the upload area or drag your files onto it. Wait until each file finishes uploading.
4

Add more files (optional)

Click Add more PDFs to add up to 10 files in total.
5

Choose how files are shown (2+ files)

Under How files are shown, pick List or Cards.
6

Add a page title (2+ files, optional)

Type a title in Page title, for example “Menu, price list and allergens”.
7

Name your QR code (optional)

Type a name in Name your QR Code. Only you see it.
8

Go to the design step

Click Next. The button shows Uploading… until all files are uploaded.
9

Design and create

Customize the design (see Design overview), then click Create QR.

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Settings

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What people see when they scan

  • One PDF. The PDF opens directly in the phone’s browser or PDF viewer.
  • Two or more PDFs. A page opens with your page title, the number of files and their total size. People tap a file to open it, tap Download to save one, or Download all to save every file.
Scans go through a GetQR short link, so they’re counted in analytics, and you can replace the files later without reprinting the code.

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Use cases

  • Restaurant menus, price lists and allergen sheets in one code.
  • Product manuals and safety sheets on packaging.
  • Brochures, catalogs and portfolios at trade shows.
  • Event programs, maps and schedules.
  • Course handouts for students.

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Common issues

One of your files is too large. Compress the PDF (for example, lower image quality when you export it) and upload it again. Files over the limit are skipped and listed under the upload area.
Only PDF files are accepted. Export or save the document as PDF first.
You can add up to 10 PDFs. Remove some files, or split them across two QR codes.
Wait until every file finishes uploading. Large files take longer on slow connections.
Check your internet connection. If you use an ad blocker, antivirus or VPN, allow getqr.com and try again.
These options only appear when you upload 2 or more PDFs. With one PDF, the file opens directly.

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What’s next

Design your QR code

Print your QR code

Share images instead

Track scans