QR Code Generation and Download Guide in GoHighLevel

This guide offers a step-by-step walkthrough on creating, customizing, and downloading QR codes with the QR Code Builder. Follow the instructions below to design a QR code that suits your specific needs.

How to Generate a QR Code

1. Choose Type
   • Begin by selecting the type of QR code you want to generate. Options include URL, text, email, phone number, and more.
   • Each type corresponds to specific use cases; for example, a URL QR code redirects to a website, while an email QR code opens a pre-filled email draft.

2. Enter Information
   • Once you’ve selected the type, input the required details.
   • For example, if generating a URL QR code, enter the website address. If creating a contact QR code, provide the necessary contact details.
   • Ensure the information is correct, as it cannot be modified once the QR code is generated.
3. Customize
   • Adjust the appearance of the QR code to match your needs.
   • Options include:
     • Color: Modify the foreground and background colors.
     • Shape & Form: Change the design of the QR code’s dots and corners.
     • Logo: Upload a logo to embed in the center of the QR code.
     • Page Background: Choose a background for the QR code to enhance its visibility.
   • A real-time preview is available to ensure the design meets your expectations.
4. Preview & Download
   • Once the customization is complete, review your QR code to verify the information and design.
   • Click the Download QR Code button to save it in your preferred format: PNG, SVG, or PDF.
   • Ensure the correct format is selected based on your intended use (see format details below).
5. Save for Later
   • If you wish to use the QR code later, click Save to store it in the backend.
   • Saved QR codes can be accessed and downloaded from the QR Listing section at any time.

Available Formats

• PNG – Best for digital use, high quality, but may lose sharpness when resized.
• SVG – Scalable without losing quality, ideal for printing. Users can resize their SVG QR codes as much as they want without quality loss. To resize, use online tool.
• PDF – Prints well on A4 paper, converted from PNG.

Cropped QR Codes and Transparent PNGs

• If no background, header, or footer is added, the QR code is automatically trimmed. This ensures a cleaner, more compact appearance.
• True Transparency for PNGs – Achieve effortless integrations! You can now generate PNG QR codes with full transparency, allowing for easy placement over existing designs or backgrounds in your preferred image editor. To create a transparent PNG, simply move the background color alpha slider all the way to the left (0% opacity) in the QR code builder.

FAQs

1. What format should I use?

• PNG: Best for websites and social media, offering good quality for digital use.
• SVG: Ideal for professional printing, maintaining sharpness at any size and allowing easy resizing. Resize your SVG.
• PDF: Best for printing on A4 paper, making it suitable for official documents.

2. Why is my QR code cropped?

• If there’s no background, header, or footer, extra space is removed automatically.

3. Where can I locate my saved QR codes?

• You can find your saved QR codes in the QR Codes section of the platform.
• To access them, navigate to the top menu and click on QR Codes.
• Your saved QR codes will be listed along with their unique identifiers, allowing easy retrieval and downloading.

4. Are there any limitations on MacBook and Safari?

• Some users may experience lower PNG quality when downloading QR codes in Safari due to rendering limitations. SVG format is the best recommended in such cases.
• Older Safari versions may not fully support all customization features. Using Google Chrome or Firefox can provide a better experience.
• Better accommodations for Safari users are currently being worked on, and future updates will improve compatibility and quality.