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Adding QR codes

Add a QR code


  1. Open your design in the editor.
  2. Add a QR code object (separate from the linear Barcode object).
  3. Select it to set the content in the sidebar.


What to encode


Typical uses:


  • Product or storefront URL
  • A metafield or other product field that contains a URL
  • A short static value you control


Keep the encoded text accurate. Extra spaces or a wrong field can produce a code that opens the wrong page.


Size and print quality


  • Make the QR code large enough for your phone or scanner at normal distance.
  • Leave clear space around the code.
  • Print a sample at your intended DPI and confirm the scan before a large run.


Barcodes vs QR codes


Use a Barcode for retail UPCs/EANs and warehouse Code 128 style codes. Use a QR code when you need to open a URL or encode longer text that a 1D barcode cannot hold comfortably.



Updated on: 09/10/2026

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