How to create a dynamic QR code (that you can edit after printing)
A dynamic QR code is one whose destination you can change at any time, even after it's printed. That single difference — editable vs frozen — is what saves you from reprinting menus, flyers and packaging every time a link changes. Here's how to make one in a couple of minutes.
Dynamic vs static: why it matters
A static QR code encodes your link directly into the pattern. Once it's printed, that link is fixed forever — change your website and every printed code is dead.
A dynamic QR code encodes a short redirect you control. The printed pattern never changes, but you can point it anywhere, anytime. You also get scan analytics, because every scan passes through that redirect.
Step 1: Create the code
Sign up (the free plan needs no card), create a new dynamic code, and set its initial destination — a URL, a menu PDF, a booking page, anything with a web address.
Download the code as a PNG and place it wherever it needs to go: a table tent, a flyer, product packaging, a shop window.
Step 2: Edit the destination anytime
When your link changes — a new menu, a seasonal offer, an updated booking page — open the code and change where it points. The printed QR keeps working; it just resolves to the new destination.
This is the whole point: print once, update forever, no reprint costs.
Step 3: Track your scans
Because dynamic codes route through a redirect, you can see how many times each code was scanned and the daily trend. That tells you which flyer, table or campaign is actually pulling its weight.
Tips for QR codes that actually get scanned
Add a short call to action next to the code ("Scan for today's menu"). Keep the code at least 2cm square in print. Test it with a couple of phones before you print a batch. And always use a dynamic code for anything printed — the ability to fix a wrong link later is worth it on its own.
Make your first dynamic QR code — free
One editable QR code, no card required. Change where it points anytime and track every scan.
Create a dynamic QR free →FAQ
Can I change a QR code after it's printed?
Yes — if it's a dynamic QR code. The printed pattern stays the same but you can change the destination it points to at any time. A static code cannot be changed once printed.
Do dynamic QR codes expire?
They keep working as long as your account is active. With QR Pro, your codes stay live on your plan, and you can repoint them whenever you like.
Can I see how many people scanned my QR code?
Yes. Dynamic codes route through a redirect you control, so QR Pro shows total scans and the daily trend for each code.