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PDF QR code generator

Turn a public PDF link into a QR code. The file stays where you already host it.

A file URL or sharing link your readers can already open.

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Fill in the fields to generate your QR code

The QR stores the link, not the file

Paste a URL people can already open. The code does not upload, fetch, or inspect the PDF. A sharing link from Drive or Dropbox keeps that host’s preview or download behavior.

Replacing the file later

A static code keeps the same URL. It opens an updated PDF only when your host keeps that exact address. The PDF QR tool explains the difference between a link you host and Scanely file hosting on monthly plans.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the PDF QR code generator free?▾
Yes, when you already have a public PDF link. This page does not upload the document.
Can I use a Google Drive or Dropbox link?▾
Yes, if the people you hand the code to can open that sharing link. A QR cannot bypass a login or a private folder.
Will the PDF QR expire?▾
Scanely sets no expiry on this static code. The file has to remain available at the encoded URL.