PDF QR Code Generator

Share a menu, brochure, price list, manual or certificate as a QR code. People scan it and the PDF opens on their phone with no printing and no email attachments.

Fill in the form to create your QR code.

Made in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded.

How to make a QR code for a PDF

Upload your PDF somewhere public, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or your own website (step-by-step help below).
Copy the share link and paste it into the box above.
Download the QR code and test it with your phone before printing: the PDF should open without asking for a login.

How to get a public link to your PDF

Google Drive

Upload the PDF, right-click it and choose Share. Under “General access” select Anyone with the link (Viewer), then click Copy link. If you skip this step, people will see a “You need access” page instead of your document.

Dropbox

Hover over the file, click Share, then Copy link. Make sure the link setting allows anyone with the link to view.

OneDrive

Select the file, click Share, choose Anyone with the link can view and copy the link.

Your own website

Upload the PDF through your website's media library or file manager and copy its address. It usually ends in .pdf. This is the fastest and most professional option because the file opens directly.

Why this is the smart way to share a PDF

A QR code cannot store a whole PDF. Even the largest QR code holds less than 3 KB, while a one-page menu is usually 200 KB or more. Linking to the file is the standard method used by restaurants, schools and companies everywhere. It also has a big advantage: you can update the PDF without reprinting the code. Replace the file in Google Drive (Manage versions → Upload new version) or overwrite it on your website with the same name, and every printed code shows the new version.

Popular uses

Restaurant menus on tables and in windows. Update prices without reprinting.
Product manuals and safety sheets on packaging and machines.
Brochures, catalogues and price lists at trade shows and in shops.
Homework sheets, timetables and reading lists in classrooms.
Certificates, portfolios and CVs: put the code on a business card or job application.
Event programmes and maps instead of printing hundreds of copies.

Tips

Keep the PDF small (ideally under 5 MB) so it opens quickly on mobile data.
Use a short link, such as your own website address, to get a simpler QR code that scans more easily.
If you delete or move the file, the QR code stops working, so keep the link alive as long as the code is in use.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put a PDF directly inside a QR code?

No. QR codes hold under 3 KB of data, so they store a link to the PDF instead. That is how every PDF QR code works.

Is the QR code free and does it expire?

It is free and never expires. It keeps working as long as the link to your PDF stays online.

Why do people see “You need access” on Google Drive?

The file is still private. In Share settings, change General access to “Anyone with the link” and copy the link again.

Can I change the PDF later?

Yes. Replace the file at the same link (for example, upload a new version in Google Drive) and the printed QR code shows the new document.

Do you upload or store my PDF?

No. HAYAQR only turns the link you paste into a QR code, inside your browser.