Direct links to public PDFs

Free PDF QR Code Generator

Create a static QR code for a PDF that is already hosted at a public web address. Qraftt requires a direct URL ending in .pdf and generates the code locally, without uploading, copying, storing, or serving your document.

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PNG & SVG

QR workspace

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Selected QR typePDFPopular

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Popular QR types

PDF selected

Add Content

Enter exactly what the selected QR code should contain.

Public PDF URLThe direct public URL must end in .pdf. Files are not uploaded to Qraftt.

Customize QR

Apply a template or shape the details while previewing every change.

Pre-made templates

Start with a complete original design, then fine-tune it.

20 designs

Standard frames

Choose a distinct structure, then customize its call to action.

30 styles

Frame background

The QR quiet zone remains solid for reliable scanning.

Background#102A2AFrame#FFFFFFFrame text#102A2A

Call-to-action textUp to 32 characters. Leave blank to use the frame label.Transparent outer frame background

Choose a frame to enable its background controls.

Enter a valid public HTTP or HTTPS URL.

Generate & download QR

Every design detail is included in your file.

M correction

Complete the fields to preview your QR code.

Generated in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

FormatSize

Static file · no account · no server dependency

Three simple steps

How to create your PDF QR code

1
Host the PDF publicly
Publish the document on a trusted website or file host and make sure anyone with the direct link can view it without signing in.
2
Paste and verify the PDF URL
Enter the direct HTTPS link ending in .pdf, then scan the preview on another device to confirm public access.
3
Download for print or screens
Use strong contrast, export PNG or SVG, and test the finished code at its intended physical or digital size.

Before you publish

Prepare a dependable PDF QR code

The QR code can remain scannable for years, but the document is only useful while its direct URL stays public, stable, and readable on mobile devices.

Use a direct HTTPS file URL

Link to the PDF itself rather than a private dashboard, expiring preview, or page that requires the owner’s signed-in session.

Optimize the document for phones

Keep the file size reasonable, use legible typography, and add document accessibility features where the source format allows.

Keep ownership of the destination

Host the PDF somewhere you can maintain, then test the public link and final printed QR code from a separate device.

Practical ideas

Useful ways to use your PDF QR code

Product manuals

Link packaging, equipment labels, and setup cards to an up-to-date public instruction document.

Reports and brochures

Connect concise printed material to a longer report, catalog, specification sheet, or downloadable brochure.

Event programs

Share schedules, speaker notes, maps, or accessibility information from venue signs and attendee badges.

Restaurant PDF menus

Open a hosted menu file from table cards while keeping the PDF under the restaurant’s own control.

Helpful answers

PDF QR code FAQ

Clear answers to the questions people usually ask before creating and sharing this type of QR code.

Does Qraftt upload or host my PDF?

No. The PDF must already be available at a public URL ending in .pdf. Qraftt validates and encodes that link locally without uploading the file.

What makes a PDF URL public?

People should be able to open it without your private network, device, login, or file permissions. Test the link in a private browser window before printing the QR code.

Can I replace the PDF later?

Yes, if the replacement remains at exactly the same URL. Changing the file address requires a new static QR code because the original destination cannot be edited.

Does the PDF QR code expire?

The QR code does not expire, but it stops reaching the document if the hosting provider removes the file, changes its URL, or restricts public access.