How to make a QR code link in Canva
Canva’s QR code generator is available in Apps as QR Codes (& Links). Open a design, choose the app, paste the page link, and add the code to your design. Scan the finished file on a phone before publishing or printing it.
Interactive Canva QR code walkthrough
Seven practical steps
How to make a QR code link in Canva step by step
Open a Canva design
Open Canva, then click an existing design or click Create a design to start a new one.
Click Apps in the editor
In the editor, click Apps in the left sidebar.
Search for QR Codes (& Links)
Click the app search field, type QR Codes (& Links), and wait for the matching result.
Open the QR Codes (& Links) app
Click QR Codes (& Links) in the results. Sign in if Canva asks you to.
Click Create new
In the app panel, click Create new, then choose QR code.
Add the page link
Click the link field, paste the page link, then create the QR code.
Add, test, and publish the QR code
Add the QR code to your design. Scan it on a phone and check that the correct page opens before downloading or publishing.
Does Canva have a QR code generator?
Yes. Canva provides QR code tools through the Apps area of the editor. The current QR Codes (& Links) workflow turns a page link into a QR code that you can place in a Canva design.
Canva currently describes a free monthly allowance of up to two QR codes and ten short links in the QR Codes (& Links) app. Plans, limits, and the app interface can change, so check the allowance shown in Canva before relying on it for a campaign.
What should a Canva QR code link to?
Use a page link that works while signed out, not the editable Canva design link. This helps the QR code open the page your audience should see, such as a landing page, form, help article, or interactive product demo.
The QR code should open the page your audience needs, not the editable Canva design. Choose a page that people can view without special access and that gives them a clear next action.
| Link to | Best for | Check before publishing |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page | Campaigns, offers, and event follow-up | Correct page, mobile layout, and load speed |
| Form | Registration, feedback, and lead capture | Visitor access, required fields, and confirmation message |
| Help article | Setup instructions and customer support | Page access, current instructions, and readable mobile text |
| Interactive product demo | Feature launches, onboarding, and self-guided product education | Visitor access, first step, phone view, and final call to action |
A Canva share link opens the design or its published view. The link inside the QR code opens the page your audience sees after scanning. Check that you are using the right link for that audience.
Canva QR code checklist before publishing
- Open the page while signed out to make sure visitors can view it without special access.
- Check the complete link for spelling and make sure it opens the correct page.
- Keep strong contrast between the QR pattern and its background, with clear space around every side.
- Scan the code from the final exported file and, for print, from a proof at the intended physical size.
- Test with more than one phone when the code will appear on packaging, signs, or materials shared with a large audience.
- Keep the editable Canva file and the approved page link together so the team can check future versions.
Why is my Canva QR code not working?
Most failures come from the linked page, the visual treatment, or the exported size rather than from creating the code itself.
- If the scan opens an error, open the page link yourself and create the QR code again with the complete link.
- If the camera cannot detect the code, make it larger, use a dark code on a light background, and move nearby graphics away from it.
- If the Canva preview scans but the downloaded file does not, open the downloaded file at full size and test the exact version you will publish.
- If only team members can open the page, change its sharing settings or use a page intended for external visitors.
- If the interface differs from these steps, search Apps again and follow the labels shown in the current QR Codes (& Links) app.
Canva QR code generator FAQ
Is the Canva QR code generator free?
Canva currently lists a limited free monthly allowance for the QR Codes (& Links) app. Check the details shown in your Canva account because the allowance can change.
Do Canva QR codes expire?
Expiration and editing rules can vary. The QR code image remains in your design, but the linked page can change or stop working. Check the current details in Canva and keep the linked page available.
Can a Canva QR code link to a PDF?
Yes, if the PDF has a link that anyone can open. Test the link while signed out, then scan the QR code on a phone to make sure the file opens without an account.
Can I add a logo or change the colors?
The available design options depend on the current Canva app. Keep strong contrast and clear space around the code, then scan the finished file after every visual change.
Can a Canva QR code open an interactive product demo?
Yes. Use the public link to the interactive product demo, then test the first step and final call to action on a phone before adding the QR code to printed material.
Make the scan useful, not just successful
A working scan is only the first check. The linked page also needs to load quickly, explain what the visitor should do, and open without unexpected access barriers.
For customer onboarding or product education, a public interactive demo can turn the scan into a guided workflow instead of sending the visitor to a generic page.
This tutorial was reviewed using Canva’s official Apps Marketplace and QR Codes & Links guide on August 12, 2026. Product labels and allowances may change, so confirm the details shown in Canva.
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