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Generating QR Codes

Every tagd-ai tag automatically gets a unique QR code. This guide covers how to access, download, and share your QR codes.

Accessing Your QR Code​

From the Tag Editor​

  1. Open any tag
  2. Click the QR Code button in the toolbar
  3. Your QR code appears in a modal

From the Dashboard​

  1. Hover over a tag in the dashboard
  2. Click the QR icon
  3. Quick access to download/copy

From Tag Settings​

  1. Open the tag
  2. Click Settings
  3. Find QR Code section

QR Code Information​

Each QR code encodes:

  • A URL to your tag: https://tagd-ai.com/XXXXXX
  • The 6-character short ID is unique to your tag

The QR code:

  • Never changes (even if you edit content)
  • Works forever (as long as tag exists)
  • Is unique across all of tagd-ai

Downloading QR Codes​

PNG Format​

Best for digital use and most printing:

  1. Click QR Code on your tag
  2. Click Download PNG
  3. Choose size:
    • Small (256px)
    • Medium (512px)
    • Large (1024px)
    • Custom size

SVG Format​

Best for high-quality printing at any size:

  1. Click QR Code on your tag
  2. Click Download SVG
  3. Scalable to any size without quality loss

PDF Format​

Ready for printing:

  1. Click QR Code on your tag
  2. Click Download PDF
  3. Choose paper size and layout

Copying and Sharing​

Copy Image​

  1. Click QR Code
  2. Click Copy Image
  3. Paste into documents, emails, design software
  1. Click QR Code
  2. Click Copy Link
  3. Share the URL directly

Share Options​

  1. Click QR Code
  2. Click Share
  3. Choose:
    • Email
    • Message
    • AirDrop (iOS/Mac)
    • Other apps

QR Code Preview​

Before downloading, verify:

  • Correct tag is shown
  • QR code scans properly
  • Content is what you expect

Test Scanning​

  1. Open camera on your phone
  2. Point at the QR code on screen
  3. Verify it opens the correct tag

File Naming​

Downloaded files are named:

  • tagd-[short-id]-[size].png
  • tagd-[short-id].svg
  • tagd-[short-id].pdf

Example: tagd-a7Bx9k-512.png

Embed Code​

HTML Image​

<img src="https://tagd-ai.com/qr/XXXXXX.png" alt="Scan to view tag">

Markdown​

![Scan to view tag](https://tagd-ai.com/qr/XXXXXX.png)

Direct URL​

https://tagd-ai.com/qr/XXXXXX.png
https://tagd-ai.com/qr/XXXXXX.svg

API Access​

Generate QR codes programmatically:

# Get QR code as PNG
curl https://api.tagd-ai.com/v1/tags/{id}/qr \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -o qr-code.png

# Get QR code as SVG
curl https://api.tagd-ai.com/v1/tags/{id}/qr?format=svg \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -o qr-code.svg

See API Reference for more options.

Quality Guidelines​

Minimum Sizes​

For reliable scanning:

Use CaseMinimum Size
Business cards2cm × 2cm
Product labels2.5cm × 2.5cm
Posters (close viewing)3cm × 3cm
Signage (1m distance)6cm × 6cm
Large banners15cm × 15cm

Resolution​

  • Print: Use SVG or PNG at 300 DPI minimum
  • Screen: 256px minimum for visibility
  • Large displays: SVG scales infinitely

Troubleshooting​

QR Code Won't Generate​

  • Refresh the page
  • Ensure you're signed in
  • Check internet connection

Downloaded File is Empty​

  • Try a different browser
  • Disable ad blockers
  • Clear browser cache

QR Code Won't Scan​

  • Increase the size
  • Check for damage/distortion
  • Ensure adequate contrast
  • Clean camera lens

Next Steps​