Five-minute preflight

Test the QR, the link and the experience.

A successful camera scan is only the first check. Test the complete journey before printing, publishing or sending packaging to production.

01
Scan the final-size proof
Do not test only a large image on your monitor. Print or display it at the size customers will actually see.
02
Use two different phones
Test at least one iPhone and one Android device using their normal camera apps.
03
Check every destination step
Read the encoded address, follow any redirect and confirm the final page is correct, secure and mobile-friendly.
04
Repeat in realistic conditions
Test the expected distance, angle, lighting, surface and internet connection.
05
Save the approved version
Record the filename, destination and date so later edits do not send the wrong artwork to print.

For fixed QR codes

The final destination is inside the QR itself. Confirm the address carefully because changing it means producing new artwork.

Test both the short link and final destination. If analytics are enabled, confirm the scan appears without recording private customer information.