{"id":589,"date":"2024-09-22T10:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T10:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/?p=589"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:05:48","slug":"how-to-run-qr-code-test-easy-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-to-run-qr-code-test-easy-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run a Proper QR Code Test, Easily and Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/qr-code-tag-3-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/qr-code-tag-3-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/qr-code-tag-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/qr-code-tag-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/qr-code-tag-3-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/qr-code-tag-3.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>If you think testing a QR code is an off-the-cuff matter, think again. A QR code test requires checking some pretty critical elements to make it functional. This is how it should be done.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">You have created your QR code for personal use or for business purposes, and you feel you are ready to go. <strong>But have you wondered whether all the effort you put into designing your code has paid off<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Your prospects might not be able to scan the code with their mobile device because <strong>it is too small<\/strong>. Or you have created a <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/leverage-your-networking-with-a-business-card-qr-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business card QR code<\/a> to use for networking, and your potential business contact cannot save your personal details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Testing your QR codes matters and <strong>can spare you a financial headache<\/strong>, so let&#8217;s look at the best practices when running a QR code test.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\" style=\"padding-left:0;list-style:none;\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-do-a-qr-code-test\">Why Do a QR Code Test<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#main-issues-when-scanning-a-qr-code\">Main Issues When Scanning a QR Code<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#invalid-or-corrupted-data\">Invalid or corrupted data<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#poor-quality-codes\">Poor quality codes<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#damaged-or-obstructed-codes\">Damaged or obstructed codes<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#unsupported-content\">Unsupported content<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#internet-connectivity-issues\">Internet connectivity issues<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#compatibility-problems\">Compatibility problems<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#environmental-factors\">Environmental factors<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#user-error\">User error<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-test-a-qr-code\">How to Test a QR Code<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#scan-it-from-different-distances\">Scan it from different distances<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#when-to-use-png-format\">When to use PNG Format<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when-to-use-svg-format\">When to use SVG Format<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#do-the-qr-code-test-under-different-lighting-conditions\">Do the QR code test under different lighting conditions<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#scan-the-code-on-different-devices\">Scan the code on different devices<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#check-the-internet-connection\">Check the internet connection<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#make-sure-the-embedded-data-is-correct\">Make sure the embedded data is correct<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#keep-customization-at-a-low\">Keep customization at a low<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#print-a-qr-code-test-image\">Print a QR code test image<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#does-size-matter-for-qr-codes\">Does size matter for QR codes?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-test-qr-code\">How to test QR code?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#wrapup\">Wrap-Up<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d2efbbd811dbce47012452d6bb5ac93\" id=\"why-do-a-qr-code-test\">Why Do a QR Code Test<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">QR codes are a type of two-dimensional code that contains data. When you have exported your code to either in PNG or SVG format, <strong>you must test it before use<\/strong>. It might sound obvious but people can rely too much on technology and forget the importance of testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Not testing your QR code could be costly. For instance, if you are running a marketing campaign and have printed an inoperative QR code on thousands of copies of a flyer, <strong>your money will have gone down the drain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">At a restaurant, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-to-create-a-qr-code-for-a-menu-in-5-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QR code for a menu<\/a> with the wrong size or contrast could make you lose dinners on the spot \u2014it doesn&#8217;t matter if it&#8217;s static or <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/static-vs-dynamic-qr-codes-when-to-use-either\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dynamic QR codes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So, scanning QR codes before using them is the best way to test them. But what is it that you test when you scan them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>Also see: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/what-is-a-qr-code-and-how-you-can-create-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>What Is a QR Code and How You Can Create One<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ee423cf9e93a934b1a9fb7a20473ccd\" id=\"main-issues-when-scanning-a-qr-code\">Main Issues When Scanning a QR Code<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc60703b59dbd2fc8f2b673ad48712e2\">When scanning a QR code, several things could go wrong and affect the code&#8217;s functionality. These problems can have a sound impact on marketing campaigns and make you waste a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7dad07f85790c2f5c835a9625232097\" id=\"invalid-or-corrupted-data\">Invalid or corrupted data<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5064306b6cb2a3e27193b0c1bde4ede7\">Sometimes, QR codes may contain invalid or corrupted data, leading to misinterpretation or failure to read the content accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79879e308b323efbe6f54c1e9d7ffb5c\" id=\"poor-quality-codes\">Poor quality codes<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aca6414d350c58aba11fe0edacfc83a5\">QR codes may be printed or displayed in low resolution, making it difficult for scanning devices to read them accurately. This can happen regardless if it&#8217;s a static QR code or a dynamic QR code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7245db303338e896bf32555a59758fd1\"><em>Also see: <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/static-vs-dynamic-qr-codes-when-to-use-either\/\">Static Vs Dynamic QR Codes: When to Use Either?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b986a6717be191cdb57535822a8660a\" id=\"damaged-or-obstructed-codes\">Damaged or obstructed codes<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8052f5bf4a0a299e67dfe2c75b7d8ba\">Physical damage to the QR code or obstructions such as dirt, smudges, or other objects won&#8217;t let you scan QR codes quickly and effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b21a93bd467ffd2b8786ad4712cf9330\" id=\"unsupported-content\">Unsupported content<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-271be823271ae858d8834c8bc181f351\">The scanned content might be in a format or encoding that is not supported by the scanning device or application.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6adabbfa6442c65120d7494c928d7de1\" id=\"internet-connectivity-issues\">Internet connectivity issues<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf9bcae9e5c0b06ea132996eea7cf304\">Scanning QR codes that require internet connectivity may fail if the scanning device is not connected to a network or if there are connectivity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-493dffc23a6c8356c54df1bf364e850c\" id=\"compatibility-problems\">Compatibility problems<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39085e1e86c155bef15371d7b4068716\">Different QR code readers or scanning applications may have varying levels of compatibility with certain types of QR codes or content formats.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6653b515f28dc98020e164dc6474a3d7\" id=\"environmental-factors\">Environmental factors<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9c89280e3e8253ac1052c21a92ba71b\">Factors such as poor lighting conditions, glare, or reflections can interfere with the scanning process and affect the accuracy of reading QR codes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2fa2b5a59f23210cfb236f1a7a8539d\" id=\"user-error\">User error<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-be3f3101e4bf03a2bd58a4053820984c\">Incorrect handling of the scanning device, improper alignment, or user error in following instructions can also lead to issues when scanning QR codes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d2ce735db2dd1a367df6cb5a4ff4a71\" id=\"how-to-test-a-qr-code\">How to Test a QR Code<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">You must check several elements when scanning your new sample QR code for the first time. This is how you do a QR code test so you can go all through them in a breeze!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50614d6795b46918437f6fd61c686e6a\" id=\"scan-it-from-different-distances\">Scan it from different distances<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-distance1-1-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman doing a QR code test with a smartphone from a specific distance\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-distance1-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-distance1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-distance1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-distance1-1.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/photos\/qr-menu\" rel=\"nofollow\">Image Source: freepik.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">To ensure the embedded data can be accessed in both static and dynamic QR codes, you must test the scannability at different distances. This is so because <strong>there is a strong correlation between size and how far the code can be scanned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Following this reasoning, the smaller the QR code, the closest it should be scanned. So, if you are using a <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/static-vs-dynamic-qr-codes-when-to-use-either\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dynamic QR code<\/a> in product packaging, <strong>the minimum size should be 2 x 2 cm<\/strong> \u20140.8 x 0.8 in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The size-to-scanning distance ratio for a QR code with a smartphone camera is 10:1, and the image format of the QR code will also play an essential role in scannability at a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a04dcf3f9b3151878655497557bbe98\" id=\"when-to-use-png-format\">When to use PNG Format<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/qr-code-png-format-how-to-do-it-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QR code PNG format<\/a> is small and useful, and it is suitable for images with a transparent or semi-transparent background. The PNG format is the smallest compared, so stretching it beyond its limits could make it difficult to scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>PNG QR codes are best used for the <\/strong>web so users can scan them online and for small prints: restaurant menus, book covers, or as a <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/leverage-your-networking-with-a-business-card-qr-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business card QR code<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a13c163bdce1b2fedfaba23e90d0bbb\" id=\"when-to-use-svg-format\">When to use SVG Format<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/file-types\/image\/vector\/svg-file.html#:~:text=frequently%20asked%20questions-,What%20is%20an%20SVG%20file%3F,and%20lines%20on%20a%20grid.\">SVG format<\/a> is bigger than PNG and it is perfect for bigger prints such as posters and billboards. To test this larger format, keep in mind the size-distance ratio so you have an accurate measure.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b236eb9d71662985faad6c86012588c8\" id=\"do-the-qr-code-test-under-different-lighting-conditions\">Do the QR code test under different lighting conditions<\/h3>\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-test-lighting-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-lighting-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-lighting-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-lighting-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-lighting.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/vectors\/scan-qr\">Scan QR vector created by freepik &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Light can extensively affect the scannability of QR codes. Scanning a code under poor lighting \u2014either with a scanning app or a smartphone camera\u2014 could hamper the code&#8217;s ability to link to the embedded data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The first thing you need to know before running a test is the time of day at <strong>which you want the code to be scanned<\/strong> \u2013bearing in mind bright light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">For instance, if you want to display your code indoors under mild lighting \u2014at a concert entrance or a theater\u2014 <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>contrast between the background and the foreground must be higher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So, print a sample of your QR code and test it under different lighting conditions \u2014including the ones in which you intend to use it\u2014 so you can adjust the contrast between the code&#8217;s main elements.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90669f0d7fd084d90ee8fe3cd0b2a1be\" id=\"scan-the-code-on-different-devices\">Scan the code on different devices<\/h3>\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-test-tablet-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman doing a QR code test on a tablet\" class=\"wp-image-602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-tablet-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-tablet-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-tablet-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-tablet-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-tablet.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/photos\/holding-tablet\" rel=\"nofollow\">Holding tablet photo created by rawpixel.com &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">There are several QR code scanners available to access the information contained in a code \u2014some of them are free on Apple&#8217;s App Store or Google Play Store. However, the operating systems of the different smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices <strong>can make the code operate differently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So, scanning a code with a QR code scanner app on Android or iOS could be a different gig altogether. Some codes could only be picked up by one or the other if they are not designed and printed the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Also, different browsers such as <strong>Google Chrome or Safari can also play a role in how quickly a scanning device can open the code<\/strong> \u2014it is widely accepted that anything over 2 seconds means there is something wrong with the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So, if after testing the code with 5 different devices \u2014smartphones, tablets, scanning apps, etc\u2014 your code does not work, it is time to go back to the generator to do some tweaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Also, to test QR code online, just scan the code from your laptop screen. The testing QR code online method will spare you the need to print it on paper and is more cost-effective.  <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c972085fd5eaafee1d015cfd9f137c90\" id=\"check-the-internet-connection\">Check the internet connection<\/h3>\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-test-connection-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-connection-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-connection-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-connection-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/qr-code-test-connection.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/vectors\/no-wifi\">No wifi vector created by storyset &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The internet connection where the QR code will be displayed is of the utmost importance, especially if it&#8217;s a URL QR code that connects to a page, a video, or more. <strong>Using a QR code of these characteristics where there is no internet will absolutely defeat the purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So, make sure that, when using a dynamic code or a code that contains a link that requires an internet connection, users will have access granted.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c831e76b912419200ccd70c25f8cffdf\" id=\"make-sure-the-embedded-data-is-correct\">Make sure the embedded data is correct<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">A QR code containing the wrong information is certainly something you want to avoid. So don&#8217;t get caught up in the whirlwind of a campaign and marketing materials, and put the wrong information in your code! there is nothing a QR code reader can correct!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b24b7bb772c80c2727a7c523d958c619\" id=\"keep-customization-at-a-low\">Keep customization at a low<\/h3>\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\/test-qr-code-customization-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Graphic of how QR codes can be tested on several different devices\" class=\"wp-image-604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/test-qr-code-customization-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/test-qr-code-customization-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/test-qr-code-customization-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/test-qr-code-customization-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/test-qr-code-customization.jpeg 1719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/vectors\/qr-scanner\" rel=\"nofollow\">Qr scanner vector created by vectorjuice &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">QR.io allows you to customize your QR codes to fit your needs. You can change the foreground and background colors, the shape of the dots, and the marker color. Even add a frame with a call-to-action and a logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">But as the saying goes, less is more. <strong>Too much customization can affect the code&#8217;s performance<\/strong>: little contrast between the colors and choosing a smaller dot pattern play a role. It could the code from a large distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">While personalizing the code is an exciting and satisfying task, you must always focus on functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdb6969b7de410bf65c05b454b33e23d\" id=\"print-a-qr-code-test-image\">Print a QR code test image<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73707a88965ce9e8d6c8435d479a0fdb\">If you&#8217;re about to run an extensive campaign on QR codes, you must print a QR code image for testing on the same material you&#8217;re planning to use. This will give you an idea of how good scanners will read QR codes and will avoid high printing costs of the total print units you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fb358918f6e3cbf96ea61353e9fab6c\">A QR code sample is your safest bet!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de0142b4fb6e37d13b00bdb275402b6a\" id=\"does-size-matter-for-qr-codes\">Does size matter for QR codes?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Indeed it does. Too small a QR code and users will not be able to scan it. To <a href=\"https:\/\/qr.io\/blog\/how-small-can-a-qr-code-be-rightsize-your-qr-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">determine the right size<\/a>, you must identify the intended use and the approximate scanning distance and <strong>always keep the 10:1 ratio in mind<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a3dff5bfd8e8d03c3352ed43f593e2c\" id=\"how-to-test-qr-code\">How to test QR code?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">To test your QR code, check for the following elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance and format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighting conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scanning devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right QR code data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99ee80b7135cde494f9fc389547b43da\" id=\"wrapup\">Wrap-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Testing, testing, testing. 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