Exporting QR codes

The HoopAI platform lets you download any QR code in three file formats — PNG, SVG, and PDF. Choosing the right format for your use case ensures the code looks sharp, scans reliably, and meets the technical requirements of your printer or digital platform.

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Available export formats

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PNG

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a raster image format. It stores the QR code as a fixed grid of pixels. The platform generates PNGs at a high pixel density (PPI — pixels per inch) to ensure sharp rendering on screen. Best for:

• Digital use: websites, email campaigns, social media posts, slide decks
• Standard document printing where the QR code is reproduced at a small to medium size (under 10 cm / 4 inches)
• Sending as an attachment to a designer who will place it in a layout

Limitations:

• Fixed pixel dimensions — enlarging a PNG beyond its native size introduces blurriness
• Not recommended for large-format print (posters, banners, vinyl) where the code will be reproduced larger than its native pixel dimensions allow

Transparent background: When you set the background color opacity to 0% in the customization panel, the downloaded PNG has a transparent background. This allows the code to sit cleanly on any colored surface in design software without a white box around it.

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SVG

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) stores the QR code as mathematical paths rather than pixels. An SVG can be scaled to any size — from a business card to a building-sized billboard — with no loss of quality. Lines remain perfectly sharp at every size. Best for:

• Large-format printing: posters, banners, trade show displays, vinyl wraps
• Any situation where the exact print size is not yet determined
• Sending to a professional printer or design agency
• Editing in vector software such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape to further customize the code’s appearance or integrate it into a larger layout

Limitations:

• SVG files are not directly viewable in all applications — you may need to open them in a browser or vector editor
• Some platforms (email clients, basic CMS systems) cannot embed SVG directly and require conversion to PNG

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PDF

PDF (Portable Document Format) packages the QR code into a document file suitable for printing. The platform generates an A4-sized PDF with the QR code positioned and ready for print production. Best for:

• Printing directly to a standard office or commercial printer
• Sending to a print shop that expects a PDF file
• Creating flyers, brochures, or one-page handouts with the QR code embedded
• Attaching to an email for a recipient who will print it themselves

Limitations:

• The PDF is formatted at a fixed page size (A4 by default) — for custom sizes or layouts, use SVG or PNG and incorporate them into your own design

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Downloading a single QR code

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Downloading during creation

You can also download a QR code immediately at the end of the creation flow, before saving it to your library. At the final step of the creation wizard, format download buttons (PNG, SVG, PDF) appear alongside the Save button. Clicking a format button downloads the file. Clicking Save stores the code in your library for analytics tracking and future editing. You can do both — download for immediate use and save for tracking and future access.

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Bulk export

To download multiple QR codes at once:

1. Select multiple codes using the checkboxes in the library view
2. Click Download or Export in the bulk action toolbar
3. Choose the format
4. Receive a ZIP file containing all selected codes, each named after the code’s library name

See Bulk actions for full instructions.

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Sharing a link instead of downloading

If you need to distribute a QR code digitally — for example, in an email, on a webpage, or in a messaging app — you can share a smart link instead of an image file. Click the link icon next to any code in the library to copy a shareable URL. This URL opens a hosted page with the QR code image, which recipients can view and download themselves. The smart link always reflects the current destination, so it stays accurate even if you later update the code.

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Format comparison summary

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Print production recommendations

For anything going to a commercial or offset printer, request SVG or high-resolution PNG. Many print shops require files at 300 DPI minimum. The platform’s PNG export meets or exceeds this requirement for standard sizes, and SVG exceeds it at any size. For self-service printing on an office inkjet or laser printer, PDF is the most convenient format — open and print directly. See Print-ready QR codes for detailed sizing guidelines and print production checklist.