4/30/2026 · 4 min read
How to Add a Logo to a QR Code (and Keep It Scannable)
Adding a logo makes a QR code look branded and trustworthy — but do it wrong and the code stops scanning. Here's how to add a logo safely.
Why logos can break a QR code
A logo covers part of the data pattern. QR codes include redundant data through 'error correction', so they can survive some obstruction — but only up to a point.
The fix is to raise the error-correction level and keep the logo modest in size, so enough of the pattern remains readable.
Step by step
- 1
Create your code
Generate the QR code for your link or content.
- 2
Set error correction to High
This adds redundancy so the code still scans with the logo on top.
- 3
Upload a clean logo
Use a simple, high-contrast logo, ideally with a transparent background.
- 4
Keep the logo small and test
Limit it to roughly 20–30% of the code, enable 'hide dots behind logo', then test on several phones.
Frequently asked questions
- Will a logo stop my QR code from working?
- Not if you set error correction to High and keep the logo small. Always test the final code on a few phones.
- What size should the logo be?
- Keep it to about 20–30% of the code's area. Larger logos risk covering too much of the data pattern.
- What logo format is best?
- A simple PNG or SVG with a transparent background and strong contrast works best.
- Does a logo affect scan speed?
- A well-sized logo with high error correction scans just as fast as a plain code.
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