Free QR Code With Logo: Generators Compared (2026)
How to make a QR code with your logo in the middle that still scans — QRCode Monkey, Canva and Image Color Changer compared, plus the static vs dynamic trap that breaks printed codes.
Short answer: for a free static QR code with a logo, QRCode Monkey is genuinely free, never expires and exports SVG. Image Color Changer's QR code generator is the better choice when the logo itself needs work first — recolouring it, making it white, removing its background — because both jobs happen in one place, with your brand colours on the dots. Whatever you use, make the code static if it will be printed, and test it on two phones before you print.
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Static or dynamic: decide this first
A static QR code stores your link directly in the pattern. It works forever and never depends on anyone's servers, but you cannot change the destination after printing.
A dynamic QR code stores a short link owned by the QR provider, which redirects to your page. You can change the destination and see scan statistics, but the code depends on the provider: if the account or subscription lapses, the redirect can stop working on every printed copy.
For business cards, packaging and anything printed in volume, a static code pointing at a URL you control is the safe choice. If you need to change the destination later, point the code at a page on your own site and change that page instead.
The options compared
| Image Color Changer | QRCode Monkey | Canva | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo in the centre | Yes, placed in the safe zone automatically | Yes, up to 30% of the code | Add the logo as a separate element |
| Code type | Static | Static (dynamic on its paid platform) | Static |
| Expires | Never | Never | Never |
| Vector export | SVG | SVG (logo and design options are PNG/SVG only) | SVG export needs Pro |
| Prepare the logo first (recolour, remove background, make white) | Yes, same site | No | Partly, in the editor |
| Price | Free to design and preview; full-quality download 3 credits (packs from €0.99) | Free | Free plan; some exports need Pro |
QRCode Monkey's terms above are from its own site, checked on 30 October 2026.
When to use which
QRCode Monkey if you have a clean, ready logo file and just want a free static code. It is free, the codes never expire, and SVG export covers print.
Image Color Changer if the logo is not print-ready yet: it has a white box around it, it is the wrong colour for the background, or it is a blurry PNG. Remove the background, recolour it or make it white, then build the QR code from the result without downloading and re-uploading.
Canva if the QR code is one element of a flyer or poster you are already designing there.
How to keep a logo QR code scannable
- Use high error correction. It lets up to about 30% of the pattern be covered while the code still reads. Keep the logo at around 20–25% of the code's area.
- Keep strong contrast. Dark dots on a light background. Light dots on a dark background fail on some phone cameras.
- Leave the quiet zone. The white margin around the code is part of the code. Do not crop it.
- Use a transparent or simple logo. A logo with a white box covers more of the pattern than its visible shape. Remove the box first.
- Test before printing. Scan with an iPhone camera, an Android camera and a scanner app, at the actual print size.
Questions
Is a QR code with a logo free? Yes, with QRCode Monkey it is free with no time limit. With Image Color Changer, designing and previewing are free, and the full-quality download costs 3 credits.
Do QR codes with logos expire? Static ones never expire, from any generator. Dynamic ones depend on the provider's service staying active.
How big can the logo be? With high error correction, up to about 30% of the code can be covered; 20–25% leaves a safety margin. Always test the result.
PNG or SVG for printing? SVG. It stays sharp at any size, from a business card to a banner. Use PNG for screens, email and social posts.