QR Code Sharing
QR codes let people open your form instantly by scanning a code with their phone camera. This is especially useful for in-person scenarios where typing a URL is impractical. WittyForm generates a QR code for every published form automatically.
Generating a QR Code
To get the QR code for your form:
- Open your form in the editor.
- Click the Share tab in the top toolbar.
- Select the QR Code section.
- Your QR code is generated automatically and displayed as a preview.
The QR code points to your form's public URL. If you update or republish the form, the same QR code continues to work because the URL does not change.
Downloading Your QR Code
WittyForm lets you download your QR code in two formats:
- PNG: A raster image that works well for digital use, social media posts, and email. Choose a higher resolution if you plan to print it.
- SVG: A vector image that scales to any size without losing quality. Best for print materials like posters, banners, and business cards.
Click the Download PNG or Download SVG button below the QR code preview.
Customizing Your QR Code
You can customize the appearance of your QR code to match your brand:
- Foreground color: Change the color of the QR code dots. Dark colors on a light background work best for reliable scanning.
- Background color: Set the background behind the QR code. Keep enough contrast with the foreground for scanners to read it reliably.
- Size: Adjust the dimensions of the generated image. Larger sizes are better for printing, while smaller sizes work for on-screen use.
- Logo: Add your company logo to the center of the QR code. QR codes have built-in error correction, so a small logo in the center will not prevent scanning.
Scanning Behavior
When someone scans your QR code with their phone camera or a QR code reader app, their default browser opens and loads your form directly. The form is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices, so respondents get a great experience on any screen size.
If you have enabled audience restrictions or a password on the form, respondents will see the appropriate gate before the form loads.
Printing QR Codes
QR codes are ideal for printed materials. Here are some common use cases:
- Event check-in: Print QR codes on badges, lanyards, or table tents so attendees can scan to register, check in, or provide feedback.
- Restaurant feedback: Place QR codes on table cards or receipts so diners can leave feedback while the experience is fresh.
- Product registration: Include a QR code in packaging or on a product insert so customers can register their purchase or request support.
- Posters and flyers: Add QR codes to promotional materials that link to a signup form, application, or survey.
- Business cards: Put a QR code on your business card that links to a contact form, meeting request, or portfolio intake form.
Tips for printed QR codes
- Use the SVG format for the highest quality at any print size.
- Maintain a quiet zone (white space) around the QR code of at least 4 modules wide to ensure scanners can detect the edges.
- Test the printed QR code with multiple phone models before distributing at scale.
- Ensure the print surface is flat. QR codes on curved or glossy surfaces can be harder to scan.
Use Cases
Here are a few scenarios where QR code sharing works especially well:
- Conference sessions: Display a QR code on a slide at the end of a presentation for instant audience feedback.
- Retail stores: Post a QR code near a display to collect customer interest or pre-orders.
- Classrooms: Share a QR code on a whiteboard so students can submit assignments or take quizzes on their phones.
- Warehouses and facilities: Attach QR codes to equipment for maintenance request forms or safety checklists.