If you searched “business card with QR code” or “visiting card with QR code”: the layout workflow is the same — generate a QR that scans reliably, then place it in Canva without cropping the quiet zone. (The same rules apply in Adobe Express, Figma, and Word.)
Need the general Canva QR workflow? See how to add a QR code in Canva.
1) Pick the right QR type (vCard vs URL)#
- Use vCard if you want “scan to save contact”: business card QR generator.
- Use URL if you want a landing page / portfolio / booking link: URL QR generator.
- If you want multiple links (link‑in‑bio style): Link Page QR.
2) Download a file Canva handles well#
For print, SVG is ideal (sharp at any size). If you’re working on a Canva plan that doesn’t support SVG uploads, use a high‑resolution PNG instead.
- Best: Download SVG from QRFlow (print-ready).
- Fallback: Download PNG at a large size (e.g. 1024px+) and scale it down in Canva.
3) Place the QR in Canva (don’t kill the quiet zone)#
- Upload the SVG/PNG to Canva and drag it onto your business card design.
- Don’t crop the image — keep a clean blank margin around the code (quiet zone).
- Keep good contrast (dark on light) and avoid putting the QR on patterns/photos.
- Add a short label like “Scan to save contact” so people trust it.
Related: quiet zone rule · placement tips · label examples.
4) Print checklist (so it scans on real phones)#
- Size: aim for 20–25mm on standard business cards.
- Export a test print first, then scan from 30–50 cm on both iPhone and Android.
- If scans fail, fix size/quiet zone/contrast before reprinting.
Read: best QR size for business cards · QR not scanning fixes.