QR Code Generator with Logo: How to Keep Branded Codes Scannable
Adding a logo can make your QR code look professional, but the design still needs to scan. Learn logo size, contrast, and export tips.
A logo in the center of a QR code can increase trust and brand recognition, but oversized logos and low contrast are two of the easiest ways to break scanning.
Use higher error correction
QR codes include error correction. When you place a logo in the center, use a higher error correction level so the code remains readable even with some modules covered.
- Use Q or H error correction for logos
- Keep the logo centered
- Avoid covering corner finder patterns
Keep the logo modest
A logo should support the QR code, not dominate it. A simple, square logo with padding usually scans better than a detailed mark touching the QR pattern.
- Aim for roughly 15-25% of the QR width
- Add white padding behind the logo
- Use simple marks over detailed photos
Test before printing
Every scanner is a little different. Test your branded QR on multiple phones, at the final print size, and under real lighting.
Brand your QR code, but keep contrast, quiet zone, and logo size conservative. Reliable scans always beat fancy styling.
