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# How to create and customize QR Codes in ShortPen

> Create and customize QR Codes in ShortPen. Add colors, logos, and track scans or conversions with built-in analytics.

**Short answer:** Open the link editor → **QR Code** → toggle **Enable QR code** → set **color** and **logo** → **Save** the link → **Download** the QR.

## Before you start

* A link in your workspace. You can create one here: [How to create a link in ShortPen](/link-management/links/link-creation).
* (Optional) Your [organization logo](/organization-management/organization-settings) set up for branding.
* (Optional) [ShortPen Pixel](/key-concepts/pixel-overview) + [events](/key-concepts/events-and-conversions-overview) if you want to measure post-scan conversions.

## How to create and customize QR Codes: Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open or create your link">
    Go to **Links** → **New Link** (or open an existing one → **Edit**).

    Set Destination **URL**, domain + slug, and any folder/tags.

    <Info>
      **Learn more**: [Components of a ShortPen Link](/link-management/links/link-components)
    </Info>

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable the QR code">
    In the left panel, open **QR Code** and switch **Enable QR code for this link** to **ON**.

    <Note>
      **Note**: The QR preview won’t scan until you **Save** the link
    </Note>

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the design">
    * **Color:** Pick a preset (black, green, red, yellow, blue, purple, orange) or set a custom HEX (foreground).
    * **Logo:** No logo, use your Organization logo, or upload a logo.
    * **Preview:** Check contrast/readability.

    <Info>
      **Learn more**: [Best practices for QR Codes in offline campaigns](/link-management/qr-code/qr-best-practices)
    </Info>

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Save (or Create link) to finalize">
    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download your QR">
    After saving, download from:

    * The **success dialog** after creating the link
    * The **link details/analytics** page (**QR** icon → **Preview QR code** → **Download**).

    <Info>
      **Learn more**: [What happens to a QR Code after changing a link?](/link-management/qr-code/qr-downloading)
    </Info>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need a link first?">
    Yes. Every QR in ShortPen is generated from a [link](/key-concepts/links-overview).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where do scans appear?">
    In the  [link's analytics](/analytics/link-level-analytics/link-level-metrics) under QR Scans, conversions require Pixel + events.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use a custom logo?">
    Yes.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Changed the slug, now what?">
    Re-download and replace the QR everywhere it’s used.

    <Info>
      **Learn more**: [How to edit a QR Code after a link change in ShortPen](/link-management/qr-code/qr-after-link-change)
    </Info>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related links

* [What is a QR Code in ShortPen and how to use it?](/key-concepts/qr-codes-overview)
* [How to download and use QR Codes from ShortPen](/link-management/qr-code/qr-downloading)
* [What happens to a QR Code after changing a link?](/link-management/qr-code/qr-after-link-change)
* [How to view analytics for your first ShortPen link](/getting-started/view-first-analytics)
* [How to enable event tracking on a ShortPen link](/link-management/links-settings/enabling-event-tracking)