PDF to QR code: How to create a QR code for a PDF.

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Discover how to convert PDF files to QR codes to easily share your documents with this handy guide.

Nowadays, QR codes are everywhere – from restaurant menus to business cards. They’ve become one of the primary methods of sharing information, whether that’s documents for work, school projects, or product details. So, knowing how to use a QR code generator is a vital tool to have, whatever stage you’re at in life.

Want to convert a PDF document into an easily shareable QR code? Learn how to create a QR code for a PDF document with Adobe Acrobat today.

In this guide:

What are QR codes?

Quick Response (QR) codes are a fast, machine-readable way to store and share information. Think of them like a modern take on a barcode – except, instead of black and white bars they’re assembled into an array of black and white squares.

Want to try making your own? Use the Adobe QR Code Generator to create one for free.

How to convert your PDF to a QR code in 3 steps.

Have a PDF file you want to share? Whether it’s a professional portfolio, student project or business document, you can easily transform your PDF into a shareable QR code with Adobe.

1. Upload your PDF.

To start the process of creating a PDF QR code, you first need to select a PDF file to share. If it’s digital – great. If it’s a physical document you use the free Adobe Mobile Scanner App to scan and save it as a PDF.

Next, you need to upload your PDF file. To do this, use an online file-sharing platform to host your PDF document publicly – this could be a website or cloud hosting platform.

2. Turn the PDF into a QR code using a QR Code Generator.

Next, copy the URL where your PDF is hosted and put it into the Adobe QR Code Generator. Alternatively, some file-sharing systems may be able to generate the QR code internally, but feel free to find an option that suits you.

Whatever you choose to do, ensure your PDF to QR code service is secure and reliable to avoid any privacy concerns.

3. Share your PDF QR code.

Successfully transformed your PDF into a QR code? There’s only one thing left to do – share it. Upload it onto your website, attach it to your email or print it onto pamphlets, leaflets or business cards to share.

What are the advantages when you create QR code for PDF?

Converting your PDF to a QR code comes with a host of advantages:

When should you create a QR code for a PDF?

There are a range of reasons why you might want to create a QR code for a PDF file:

FAQs.

What information is stored in a QR code for PDF files?

QR codes can store a variety of information, such as URLs, email addresses, calendar information, product details and phone numbers. It essentially acts as a link to any file or digital location.

Whatever you decide to share, a QR code can make it fast and easily accessible.

Finished creating your QR code, but want to link to an updated PDF? Don’t worry, you can – all you need is a dynamic (or editable) QR code.

These QR codes mean you can change the content or the URL – that means no need to reprint materials even after they’ve been distributed.

What happens if I edit the PDF after I create a QR code for a PDF?

If you edit your PDF after you create a QR code using the Adobe QR Code Generator, the linked content will still update as the QR codes are naturally dynamic. This means you can easily edit the content at any time. Not every PDF QR code generator is the same, but if they’re dynamic or editable you should be okay to edit your PDF.

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