Custom QR Codes with Logo, Colors, and Style
6 patterns, 7 corner styles, 8 preset colors plus full hex control, 4 error correction levels, and logo upload. Available on every registered account, including Free.
Most QR code generators give you a few preset colors and call it customization. ShortifyMe gives you the full design toolkit. Pick from 6 pattern styles for the data blocks. Choose from 7 corner styles for the eyes. Select 8 preset colors or enter your exact brand hex values for foreground, background, outer corner, and inner corner independently. Drop in your logo. Choose from 4 error correction levels. Download as SVG, PNG, or PNG 1200 for high-resolution print.
Every customization option is available on Free, not gated behind a paywall. No watermarks. No ads. No expiration.
Or See Paid Plans for Higher Monthly Limits
Customization options (logo, colors, patterns, corners, error correction) are available once you create a free account. Guests can generate basic QR codes without signing up.
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Every Customization Option, Explained
Five customization tools, all available on every Free and Paid account. Each one contributes a different piece of the branded QR code experience.
Add Your Logo
Drop your logo or any image into the center of the QR code. The error correction layer compensates for the obscured pixels behind the logo, so the code stays scannable. Use higher error correction levels (Quartile or High) when adding a larger logo to keep scan reliability strong.
Preset Colors Plus Full Hex
Pick from 8 preset colors for fast results, or enter exact hex values for the foreground, background, outer corner, and inner corner independently. Match your brand exactly, not “close enough.” Avoid pure black on pure white if you want the code to feel branded; even subtle color choices give the code its own visual identity.
6 Pattern Styles
Change the shape of the data blocks that make up the body of the QR code. Pick from 6 different patterns ranging from classic squares to rounded shapes to more distinctive styles. The pattern is the most visually noticeable part of QR code customization, contributing more to the “branded” feel than colors alone.
7 Corner Styles
The three corner squares are the most distinctive parts of every QR code. Pick from 7 different corner styles ranging from sharp squares to rounded and fluid shapes. Corner customization pairs well with color customization to define your code’s overall aesthetic.
4 Error Correction Levels
Choose Low (7%), Medium (15%), Quartile (25%), or High (30%). Higher levels add redundancy so the code stays scannable even when 30% of it is damaged, dirty, or covered by a logo. Use Low for digital-only deployments. Use High for outdoor signage, packaging, or print materials that will face physical wear.
Why a Branded QR Code Beats a Generic One
Three reasons branded QR codes consistently outperform generic black-and-white codes.
Higher Scan Rates
A generic QR code looks anonymous. A branded code with your logo and colors signals trust at the moment of decision. People are more likely to scan codes that look intentional and professionally designed than codes that look like generic placeholders.
Brand Reinforcement
Every QR code your customer sees is a brand impression. Generic codes pass that impression through anonymously. Branded codes turn every menu, every package, every flyer into a small reminder of who made it.
Visual Standout
In a crowded environment (a restaurant table cluttered with promotional materials, a busy retail shelf, a trade show booth surrounded by competitors), branded QR codes earn attention that generic codes lose. Color, pattern, and logo work together to make your code the one that gets scanned.
How to Create a Custom QR Code
From signup to a fully customized, downloadable QR code in under three minutes.
Create a Free Account
Free signup unlocks the full customization toolkit. No credit card required. No trial countdown.
Paste Your Destination
Paste any URL, contact card, or text into the QR code generator. The QR code preview appears instantly.
Customize
Pick a pattern, corner style, and color scheme. Upload your logo. Set your error correction level. The QR code preview updates live as you make changes.
Download
Download as SVG for vector-based use (logos, signage that needs scaling), PNG for digital and web, or PNG 1200 for high-resolution print.
Where Custom QR Codes Make a Difference
Three real situations where customization isn’t optional.
Restaurants and Hospitality
Branded QR codes on menus, table tents, and receipts feel intentional and professional. Generic black-and-white codes look like an afterthought. Use higher error correction (Quartile or High) since restaurant materials get spilled on, folded, and worn over time.
Product Packaging
QR codes on packaging connect customers to how-to videos, warranty registration, reorder pages, and loyalty programs. Use SVG or PNG 1200 for crisp print at small sizes. Higher error correction is critical because packaging gets handled, scanned through plastic windows, and exposed to light damage.
Trade Shows and Events
Banners, badges, and giveaways create a small window of attention. A branded QR code reinforces booth visual identity. Custom colors that match your booth design help your code blend into the brand experience instead of looking like a sticker added at the last minute.
Full Customization. Free Forever.
Most QR code platforms gate logo upload, custom colors, and error correction settings behind paid tiers. ShortifyMe gives every registered user the full customization toolkit on Free.
5 Custom QR Codes Monthly
Free accounts can create 5 new QR codes every month, plus 10 new short links. Limits reset on the first of each month.
Every Customization Tool
Logo, colors, patterns, corners, error correction. All five tools available on Free, not locked behind paid tiers.
No Ads on Your QR Codes
Your customers go straight to your destination. ShortifyMe never shows ads or interstitials between a scan and the content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, on every registered account. Free, Starter, Basic, and Premium accounts all get the full customization toolkit: 6 pattern styles, 7 corner designs, 8 preset colors plus full hex control, 4 error correction levels, and logo upload. The only thing that scales with paid plans is the monthly QR code creation limit, not the customization options.
Yes. Upload any image (PNG, JPG, SVG) and ShortifyMe places it in the center of the QR code. The error correction layer compensates for the obscured pixels behind the logo. For larger logos, set the error correction to Quartile (25%) or High (30%) to keep the code reliably scannable.
Customization (logo, colors, patterns, corners, error correction) requires a free account. Guest users can create basic black-and-white QR codes without signing up, but customization tools unlock once you create an account. Free signup takes 30 seconds, no credit card required.
Yes, when you set the right error correction level. ShortifyMe's customization keeps the code's underlying structure intact while changing the visual styling of the data blocks and corners. For QR codes with logos or aggressive color contrasts, choose Quartile (25%) or High (30%) error correction to add redundancy. Codes pass standard QR scanning regardless of customization level.
Error correction measures how much of the code can be damaged or obscured before scanning fails. Low (7%) is fine for digital-only deployments where the code is never physically printed or modified. Medium (15%) covers most basic uses. Quartile (25%) is the safest choice for QR codes with logos or for printed materials. High (30%) is for harsh conditions: outdoor signage, packaging that gets handled, codes that may be partially obscured.
Three formats. SVG for vector-based use (infinite scaling, perfect for logos and signage). PNG for digital and web. PNG 1200 for high-resolution print. SVG is recommended whenever a code will be printed at multiple sizes.
On any paid plan, yes. You can update the destination URL of a QR code without regenerating or reprinting it. This is called a "dynamic QR code." Free users cannot edit QR codes after creation, so plan your destinations carefully when on Free.
Yes. Every QR code created with ShortifyMe is tracked the same way as a short link. Free accounts see total and unique scans. Paid accounts see the full breakdown by device, browser, OS, and location. See the Link Analytics page for the full list of analytics dimensions.
Start Creating Branded QR Codes
6 patterns, 7 corner styles, 8 preset colors plus full hex, 4 error correction levels, and logo upload. Every option available on every registered account, including Free. Three download formats. No ads. No watermarks.
Or See Paid Plans for Higher Monthly Limits