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Keep the quiet zone clear
Leave at least four empty modules on every side and do not place text or artwork inside that space.
Free print planning tool
Estimate a sensible physical QR width using your expected scanning distance and the module count of the content you plan to encode.
Use the intended scan distance and your real content to get a conservative starting point.
02 / Estimate
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Practical guidance
Size is only one part of a dependable printed QR code.
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Leave at least four empty modules on every side and do not place text or artwork inside that space.
02
Keep the code square, use strong dark-on-light contrast and avoid tiny logos, gloss or curved surfaces where possible.
03
Scan a final-size proof from the intended distance under realistic lighting before committing to a full print run.