QR codes for every link, free.
Every short link generates a QR code when you create the link: dynamic, editable, and free on every plan. Update the destination any time without reprinting.
- 30 links a month on Free, each with a QR
- SVG and PNG, in your colours
- Repointing the link does not break the code
Print it once. Change where it goes later.
Static QRs lock in the destination. ShortZen QRs point to a short link you can edit any time.
Step 01
Make the code
Every short link has a QR code, free on every plan. Download it as SVG for print or PNG for screens.
Step 02
Put it anywhere
The code encodes your short link, not the final URL. Scans are counted beside clicks, so you see which channel drove traffic.
Step 03
Change where it goes
Edit the destination any time, with no reprint. The code you already printed keeps working.
Dynamic, not static
| Static QR code | ShortZen dynamic QR | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination | Baked into the code at creation | Points to an editable short link |
| Fixing a broken URL | Reprint the code | Edit the destination, no reprint |
| Scan analytics | None | Scans get their own breakdown alongside your click analytics |
| The next campaign | One URL per print run, editable after printing | Swap the landing page behind the same code |
Built for the real world
Anywhere a link is printed, a dynamic QR beats a static one.
- Print and packaging
- Ship once, update the destination later. Fix a broken URL without touching the box.
- Posters and events
- Change the RSVP form, venue or details after the poster is on the wall.
- Business cards
- Link to your latest portfolio or contact page, even after the cards are printed.
- Restaurant menus
- Rotate seasonal menus behind one code: no reprint, no peeling sticker.
- Retail and point of sale
- Send customers to the right product page, promotion or review form in store.
Download, customise, track
- SVG and PNG download
- SVG scales without limit, so it prints sharp at any size. PNG suits digital placements.
- Scans tracked as clicks
- Analytics split QR scans from direct URL clicks so you see which channel drove traffic.
- Every plan, no paywall
- A QR code is generated automatically on every short link, Free included.
Questions, answered
Are QR codes really free on the free plan?
Yes. Every short link on every plan, including Free, gets a QR code automatically. No upgrade required.
Can I change the destination after the QR code is already printed?
Yes, that is the whole point of a dynamic QR code. The QR encodes your short link, not the final URL. Edit the short link destination any time from the dashboard, and the printed QR still works and sends visitors to the new page.
What file formats can I download?
SVG and PNG. SVG is recommended for print (infinite resolution, no pixelation). PNG is best for digital placements where vector is not supported.
Do QR scans count as clicks in analytics?
Yes. ShortZen distinguishes QR scans from direct URL clicks in the analytics breakdown, so you can see exactly which channel is driving traffic.
What resolution should I use for print?
Download the SVG. It is resolution-independent, so it prints sharp at any size from a business card to a billboard. If you need PNG, download at the largest size available and let your print vendor scale down.
Your first QR code is one link away
The code encodes your short link, not the destination, so the one you already printed keeps working after you change where it points.