{"id":573,"date":"2024-07-01T02:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T02:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/?p=573"},"modified":"2024-07-31T21:02:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T21:02:39","slug":"qr-code-png","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/qr-code-png\/","title":{"rendered":"QR Code PNG: All You Need to Know About This Format"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"QR code png format being displayed on a smartphone during payment\" class=\"wp-image-780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>When creating a QR code, the format in which you export it will make a whole lot of difference depending on the intended use. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Whether for print or online purposes, the format will affect the performance of your QR code with a QR code scanner, so you would not want to miss out on how to get things right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">When it comes to the PNG format, what are the common uses and what are the keys to achieving the intended functionality?<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\" style=\"padding-left:0;list-style:none;\">\n<li><a href=\"#qr-code-in-png-format\">QR Code in PNG Format<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#png-codes-vs-svg-format\">PNG Codes vs SVG Format<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when-to-export-qr-codes-in-png-format\">When to Export QR Codes in PNG Format<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#web\">Web<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#social-media\">Social Media<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#small-prints\">Small Prints<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-a-qr-code-in-png-format\">How to Create a QR Code in PNG Format<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#step-1-open-a-qrio-account\">Step 1. Open a QR.io account<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-2-select-the-type-of-code\">Step 2. Select the type of code<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-3-customize-your-qr-code\">Step 3. Customize your QR code<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-4-export-as-png-file\">Step 4. Export as PNG file<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-5-test-your-code\">Step 5. Test your code<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-do-the-qr-code-png-format-right\">How to Do the QR Code PNG Format Right<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#size\">Size<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#color-composition\">Color composition<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#calltoaction\">Call-to-action<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#when-should-i-use-qr-codes-in-png-format\">When should I use QR codes in PNG format?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#wrapup\">Wrap-Up<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qr-code-in-png-format\">QR Code in PNG Format<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">A QR code generator will allow you to export your QR code in both PNG and SVG formats. The PNG format has special characteristics that you need to check before going for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">For a start, PNG stands for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/file-types\/image\/raster\/png-file.html#png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable Network Graphic<\/a> and is a <strong>compressed file that can handle 16 million colors<\/strong> while remaining small and handy \u2014it is perfect for images with a transparent or semi-transparent background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Its lossless compression feature <strong>prevents it from losing quality<\/strong> every time it&#8217;s saved and opened.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"png-codes-vs-svg-format\">PNG Codes vs SVG Format<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-format-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman scanning a QR code PNG format printed on paper\" class=\"wp-image-615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-format-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-format-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-format-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-png-format.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/photos\/qr-menu\">Qr menu photo created by freepik &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">When exporting your newly created QR codes, you face a transcendental decision: Do you want them as PNG images or in SVG format?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">However, there are essential differences to bear in mind when exporting your QR code in either format. Let&#8217;s have a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>PNG images are small <\/strong>and are capable of very decent resolutions. However, if you expand them too much beyond their tight limits, you could end up with a code that no mobile phone \u2014or any other QR code scanner\u2014 could scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">On the other hand, SVG files are larger as they are vector-based. <strong>This means they are a complex mathematical network <\/strong>of lines, dots, shapes, and algorithms, which allows them to expand to bigger sizes without affecting their resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>Also see: <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/this-is-how-you-run-a-proper-qr-code-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This Is How You Run a Proper QR Code Test<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-export-qr-codes-in-png-format\">When to Export QR Codes in PNG Format<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"web\">Web<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qr-code-png-screen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1686\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qr-code-png-screen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qr-code-png-screen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qr-code-png-screen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qr-code-png-screen-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/qr-code-png-screen.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">If you want to utilize your QR code on the internet \u2014let&#8217;s say, have people scan your code on a screen\u2014 PNG codes are the best bet. Since you don&#8217;t need to print the code in big sizes, <strong>PNG codes will do the job as they only need to fit a screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"social-media\">Social Media<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/social-media-qr-code-7-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/social-media-qr-code-7-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/social-media-qr-code-7-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/social-media-qr-code-7-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/social-media-qr-code-7-1536x998.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/social-media-qr-code-7-2048x1331.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">You can export to PNG all the social media codes you want to generate \u2014a <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-to-create-a-qr-code-for-instagram-and-further-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QR code for Instagram<\/a>, for instance. This format is very convenient as it will <strong>ease the upload process <\/strong>given its size and lossless properties.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"small-prints\">Small Prints<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/linkedin-qr-code-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1528\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/linkedin-qr-code-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/linkedin-qr-code-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/linkedin-qr-code-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/linkedin-qr-code-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/linkedin-qr-code-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Indeed you can print a code in PNG format as long as it is in a small size. This means you can use this format for small billboards or posters, as well as print it on the back side of books, and on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/leverage-your-networking-with-a-business-card-qr-code\/\">business cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>Also see: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-to-create-a-qr-code-for-a-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Create a QR Code for a PDF in 5 Easy Steps<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-a-qr-code-in-png-format\">How to Create a QR Code in PNG Format<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">With QR.io, you can generate QR codes for free and download them as PNGs regardless of the data \u2014text, image, or URL. You can add a logo or choose from the several icons available for any code you want to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">QR.io allows you to create a vast array of QR codes you can use specifically for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/what-is-a-youtube-qr-code-and-how-to-create-one-yourself\/\">YouTube<\/a>, PDF files, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-to-create-a-whatsapp-qr-code-with-a-qr-code-generator\/\">WhatsApp<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-wifi-qr-code-generator-can-help-improve-service\/\">WiFi access<\/a>, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-open-a-qrio-account\">Step 1. Open a QR.io account<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/QR-CODE-PNG-1024x420.png\" alt=\"Instructions on how to export a QR code PNG format\" class=\"wp-image-577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/QR-CODE-PNG-1024x420.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/QR-CODE-PNG-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/QR-CODE-PNG-768x315.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/QR-CODE-PNG.png 1315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">On the top right corner of the home page, click on <strong>Sign Up<\/strong>. Then, enter your personal information when prompted and start your 7-day trial.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-select-the-type-of-code\">Step 2. Select the type of code<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/whatsapp-qr-code-4-2-1024x388.png\" alt=\"Instructions on how to export a QR code PNG format\" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/whatsapp-qr-code-4-2-1024x388.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/whatsapp-qr-code-4-2-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/whatsapp-qr-code-4-2-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/whatsapp-qr-code-4-2.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Go to your dashboard and click on <strong>+ Create QR Code<\/strong>. Choose any code you wish to create from a wide variety of types.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-customize-your-qr-code\">Step 3. Customize your QR code<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/qr-code-png-2-1024x395.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/qr-code-png-2-1024x395.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/qr-code-png-2-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/qr-code-png-2-768x296.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/qr-code-png-2.png 1314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Change the background color, and add an icon and call-to-action so your code looks more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-export-as-png-file\">Step 4. Export as PNG file<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2022-07-25-at-8.47.29-PM-1024x305.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2022-07-25-at-8.47.29-PM-1024x305.png 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2022-07-25-at-8.47.29-PM-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2022-07-25-at-8.47.29-PM-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screenshot-2022-07-25-at-8.47.29-PM.png 1351w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Your newly created QR code will appear on the dashboard. There click on <strong>Download<\/strong>, and choose <strong>PNG<\/strong>. Once you do so, a system pop-up window will appear so you can name and save the PNG code.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-test-your-code\">Step 5. Test your code<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/business-page-qr-code-2-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/business-page-qr-code-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/business-page-qr-code-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/business-page-qr-code-2-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/business-page-qr-code-2-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/business-page-qr-code-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Before posting it online or printing it, you must run a <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/this-is-how-you-run-a-proper-qr-code-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QR code test<\/a> by scanning it with your mobile phone. Only then you&#8217;ll know it links to the right content.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-do-the-qr-code-png-format-right\">How to Do the QR Code PNG Format Right<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Given the specific properties of the PNG code, there are some elements you need to consider to make it functional. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it&#8217;s dynamic QR codes or static ones. Not following these recommendations might result in a smartphone not being able to scan the code.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"size\">Size<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Yes, size matters in this case. Too big a PNG code and quality will suffer and make it impossible to scan, whereas <strong>if it&#8217;s too small scanning devices will find it hard to pick it up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">In this sense, the minimal size is 1.2 inches or 32&#215;32 millimeters. Be careful with the size since the wrong measurements could spoil a whole marketing campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"color-composition\">Color composition<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"582\" data-id=\"1547\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/qr-code-color-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/qr-code-color-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/qr-code-color-1-300x218.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/qr-code-color-1-768x559.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">As a rule of thumb \u2014to make a code scannable\u2014 the background should be clearer than the dots and the marker center and border \u2014graphic elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Low contrast between the foreground and background could <strong>make the code unreadable<\/strong>, so think of the color combination very carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"calltoaction\">Call-to-action<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">QR codes are attractive devices that call your attention from distance. However, it is necessary to include a call-to-action to prompt potential users to scan it. They hence will know what they should do with the code even if it&#8217;s self-explanatory!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-should-i-use-qr-codes-in-png-format\">When should I use QR codes in PNG format?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">PNG formats are perfect for online use and small prints. If you need large prints of a code you should go for the SVG format as it can be modified in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>SVG formats allow lossless enlargement <\/strong>that is far superior to that of PNG files. 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