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.

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  1. 1

    Download SVG

    Use the SVG export for print so the QR stays sharp when the Canva design changes size.

  2. 2

    Upload, do not screenshot

    Add the QR as its own image element. Keep it square and leave the white border untouched.

  3. 3

    Export the finished design

    Download the PDF or image you will actually send to print.

  4. 4

    Scan at final size

    Test the exported file or physical proof with two normal camera apps.

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Recorded July 23, 2026. The screens are simplified to keep the instruction readable on a phone; the written steps reflect the current HonestQR product.