Short tutorial · 0:32
Add a QR code to Canva, then test the file that leaves Canva.
A 32-second walkthrough covering the right download format, image placement and the final scan test.
Full walkthrough
The same steps in writing.
Keep this open while you work through the job.
- 1
Download SVG
Use the SVG export for print so the QR stays sharp when the Canva design changes size.
- 2
Upload, do not screenshot
Add the QR as its own image element. Keep it square and leave the white border untouched.
- 3
Export the finished design
Download the PDF or image you will actually send to print.
- 4
Scan at final size
Test the exported file or physical proof with two normal camera apps.
Continue the job
Read the full Canva guide
Recorded July 23, 2026. The screens are simplified to keep the instruction readable on a phone; the written steps reflect the current HonestQR product.