Convert an Image to a QR Code With QR Code Generator PRO

What is an image QR Code?

Looking for a quicker, easier way to share your visual content? An Image QR Code might just be the solution. Instead of dealing with long URLs or large file transfers, you can share images with a simple scan.

An image QR Code is a type of QR Code that directs users to an image when scanned with a smartphone. Whether you’re a business or an individual, it’s a fast and efficient way to get your visual content in front of the right people—no extra steps required.

How to generate a QR Code from an image with QR Code Generator PRO

Creating an Image QR Code with QR Code Generator PRO is a breeze. Just follow these simple steps, and your visual content will be ready to share in no time!

1. Log in to your PRO account, or sign up for a PRO account and start with a 14-day free trial.
2. Select Create QR Code and then select Images.
3. Name the QR Code (this will make it easier to find within your account).
4. Personalize the page by selecting a color.
5. Select the images you want to convert into QR Codes, or drag and drop them into the designated area. You can also select a box to show images in a grid view or add a caption to each image.
6. Add a headline and description to let users know what they’ll access through the QR Code. You can also add a custom call-to-action button with an additional link (such as a landing page).
7. From here, you can set up your Welcome Screen if you like by uploading a logo to display while the page loads.
8. Choose Next and select your QR Code customization options.
9. Finally, download or print your Image QR Code and share it with others.

Can I add multiple images to an image QR Code?

Yes, you can add multiple images to an Image QR Code with QR Code Generator PRO. Select all the images you want to include when generating your QR Code, and they'll automatically display as a gallery on a mobile-friendly page.

Here are some examples of how this feature can work:

• A bakery showcasing their latest cake designs: A bakery can use an Image QR Code to display a gallery of their latest cake designs. Customers can simply scan the code and browse the images to choose their desired design and order without stepping inside. You can put your QR Code on your storefront, business cards, or social media pages to make it easily accessible to customers.
• An artist displaying their work in a gallery or art show: Instead of handing out physical brochures, learn how to create a QR Code that leads visitors to a mobile gallery of your paintings. They can scan the code, browse your artwork, and even purchase directly from their phones.
• A fashion brand promoting its latest collection on social media: Share an image QR Code on your social platforms that directs customers to a gallery featuring your newest line. They can explore your collection and head straight to your online store to shop.

Why should I convert an image or image gallery to a QR Code?

Compile multiple images into an image gallery

Instead of sending a batch of individual links or large files, you can use one QR Code to share all your visuals in one place. It’s a simple, efficient way to get your content in front of more people without the extra effort. This can inspire users to explore your products, services, or events.

With QR Code Generator PRO, you can compile multiple images into a gallery by selecting all the files you want to include. This leads to:

• Increased engagement: People love visuals. Showcasing multiple images in one QR Code can capture attention and keep users exploring your content.
• Streamlined access: Instead of sending out multiple links or files for each image, an Image Gallery QR Code provides a centralized place for your audience to browse everything at once.
• Simplified sharing: Scanning the QR Code will direct users to a mobile-friendly page, eliminating the need for manual image sharing. No need to worry about file sizes or compatibility. QR Code Generator PRO ensures that all images are optimized for mobile viewing.
• Brand recognition: Add your logo and brand colors to boost your brand’s visibility while offering a more personalized experience and making a lasting impression.

Variety of uses and applications

Sharing your work as a graphic designer, photographer, design agency, or company is easy with an Image QR Code. You can add these codes to a resume or business card to showcase your portfolio or use them in print materials like brochures, magazine ads, or even large posters.

Here are a few more creative ways to use Image QR Codes:

• Event invitations: Create an Image QR Code that directs guests to a mobile-friendly page with all the event details and images.
• Print advertisements: Include an Image QR Code to give users access to more visuals or behind-the-scenes content related to the product or service.
• Packaging design: Incorporate an Image QR Code on product packaging to share additional information, demo videos, or exclusive discounts.

Automatically mobile-optimized

QR Codes are all about providing a seamless, convenient user experience. The mobile-friendly page generated by QR Code Generator PRO will automatically adjust to fit the screen size, whether a desktop, smartphone, or tablet, ensuring smooth viewing without distortion or pixelation.

Styled to match your brand

Want your code to fit your brand’s look and feel? Add your brand colors, logo, and a CTA to the QR Code frame or loading screens. Plus, you can download your code into different image file formats, so it’s easy to customize for any design and marketing platform. It’s a simple way to keep your branding consistent across all your visual content, strengthening brand recognition.

Functional for digital & print marketing

QR Codes work wonders for multi-channel marketing, particularly when print is involved. Before QR Codes, there wasn’t a direct way for print materials like brochures, flyers, and posters to connect customers to an online platform.

Now, QR Codes make it easy. For example, a QR Code on a brochure can take customers right to your website or social media page—no need to type in a long URL.

Updatable, editable, and trackable

QR Codes’ marketing versatility doesn’t stop with their branding and customization abilities. Dynamic codes are updatable, editable, and trackable, meaning you can easily change them as needed (appearance or destination URL/image) without affecting the functionality of the original code. Need to change up your image gallery or tweak the content on your mobile-friendly page? You won’t need to generate a new QR Code to do so.

Plus, they’re trackable in real time. You can see data such as location by city and country, time scanned, device used, and how many unique vs. total scans you’ve received. These insights help you optimize your campaigns and calculate ROI—even for print.

What are popular ways to use QR Codes for images or galleries?

Restaurants

Restaurants can enhance the customer experience and boost engagement by using Image QR Codes in various ways:

• Visual menus: Create a menu with images of dishes and drinks to give customers a more enticing presentation of your offerings. It also makes the menu more accessible. For example, if you can't read the small fonts that most menus have, you can still see the images and make an informed decision.
• Behind-the-scenes glimpses: Offer a look into the kitchen or food preparation process. This can create a sense of transparency and trust with customers and showcase the quality of your food.
• Promotional images: Add QR Codes to table tents, menus, or brochures so customers can scan and view shots of the restaurant's best dishes, upcoming events, or special offers.

Photographers and art galleries

QR Codes for photographers and videographers can help showcase their work to potential clients or visitors in a more dynamic and engaging way. For example, fictional business Through the Lens Studio can boost its print marketing efforts by adding an Image Gallery QR Code to business cards and its office window. Passersby could scan the code and explore their portfolio, even when the studio was closed.

Here are some ways photographers and galleries can use Image QR Codes:

• Portfolios: Display a portfolio of work—such as wedding photography or artwork—on business cards or flyers.
• Multimedia content: Add QR Codes to prints or artwork leading to behind-the-scenes videos, artist interviews, or other engaging content.
• Virtual tours: Art galleries can use Image QR Codes to create virtual tours of their exhibitions, giving visitors a chance to see the artwork after it has been taken down or if they can’t attend in person.

Real estate agencies

Let’s look at another fictional example: The Home Finders, a fictional real estate agency, enhanced its print marketing by adding an Image Gallery QR Code to newspaper ads and property display signs. Interested buyers could scan the QR Code to view property details and even book a viewing.

Real estate agents can incorporate Image QR Codes in various ways, including:

• Virtual tours: Offer virtual tours of properties to interested buyers so they can explore remotely.
• Additional images: Provide extra images of a property’s interior and exterior.
• Flyers and pamphlets: Place image codes on printed marketing materials to display a range of properties for potential buyers to browse.

Hotels and resorts

Grand Hotel & Resort (a fictional hotel) used Image Gallery QR Codes in their local banner ads to showcase a new location with luxury suites. They provided a direct link to their booking page to entice potential travelers. These codes also provided valuable insights through analytics, helping the hotel identify its most profitable ad placements.

Hotels and resorts can leverage Image QR Codes to:

• Showcase amenities: Display images of amenities, such as pools and spas, for customers to scan and view before booking.
• Give room tours: Offer virtual tours of different room types so guests can choose the one that best suits their needs.
• Offer promotions: Add QR Codes to promotional materials or social media posts to highlight special offers or packages with tempting images.

Retail stores

Retailers can utilize image QR Codes to enhance the shopping experience:

• Lookbooks: Create a lookbook of collections or showcase popular products with Image QR Codes displayed in-store.
• Product packaging: Add QR Codes to product packaging so customers can scan and view additional images, videos, or reviews of the product.
• Online shopping: Use codes to link to online stores and showcase complementary products that customers might be interested in.

What to consider before converting an image to a QR Code

Minimum size

When it comes to QR Codes, size matters. To ensure your code scans correctly, it should be at least 2 x 2 cm (around 0.8 x 0.8 in). If the QR Code is smaller than this, it may not be scannable. QR Codes can be adjusted according to the design, but if you’re wondering whether yours is too small, go ahead and size up to avoid any scanning hiccups.

Logo and branding

Want your code to stand out in the crowd? Adding your logo is an easy way to make it more eye-catching and boost brand recognition. With QR Code Generator PRO, you can customize your code so it feels like an extension of your brand. Whether you place it on product packaging, marketing materials, or event signage, it is a small (yet big!) detail that can make a significant impact.

Colors

You can create custom QR Codes with colors and logos to match your brand’s aesthetic. This gives them a more professional appearance. Just keep these tips in mind:

• Use a darker color for the foreground (the squares themselves) and a lighter color for the background to ensure the code scans properly.
• Maintain the quiet zone (the blank space around the code) to avoid any scanning issues.

Some other customization options include:

• Adding a logo or icon in the center of your QR Code to make it more visually appealing.
• Choosing from various pixel shapes to add a unique touch.
• Adding a frame to your QR Code to make it stand out.

Printing formats

Need your QR Code in a specific format? You can download it in JPG, PNG, EPS, or SVG, which means you can add it to any design and adjust the size.

So whether you need it for print materials or digital platforms, you can easily incorporate your QR Code into your branding. Plus, with the option to customize colors and add logos, your QR Codes will seamlessly blend in with your other marketing materials.

Image display

You can display as many images as you need, but keep in mind that more images mean a larger file size, which could affect the loading time.

It’s best to include a few purposeful images that align with your business or page topic. And if needed, compress the images before adding them to the QR Code to reduce file size.