Is your QR code generator really free to use?

Yes. The QR code generator on GoQRMaker.com is completely free. You can create as many QR codes as you want with no accounts, no trials, and no hidden limits.

Do the QR codes ever expire?

No. The QR codes you create here do not expire. As long as the link or information you encoded is still valid, the QR code will continue to work.

Can I use these QR codes for my business?

Yes. You can use the QR codes you generate for personal or business use, including menus, flyers, signs, packaging, Google reviews, and business cards.

Do you track how many times my QR code is scanned?

No. This is a simple, privacy-friendly QR code generator. We do not track individual scans or provide analytics for the QR codes you create.

Is it safe to create QR codes on GoQRMaker.com?

Yes. The site uses HTTPS, and the tool only takes the text or link you enter and turns it into a QR code image. We do not ask for passwords, payment details, or sensitive personal information.

Can I download and print the QR code?

Yes. After you generate a QR code, you can download the image and use it in your designs, on printed materials, or anywhere else you need it.

What types of things can I link to with a QR code?

You can link to websites, Google review pages, PDF files, WiFi login details, phone numbers, SMS messages, email addresses, and digital business cards using the different tools on GoQRMaker.com.

PDF Menu QR Code Generator (Free, No Sign-Up)

Most restaurants went “contactless” during COVID and then never went back. Customers are now used to scanning a QR code to see a menu. The problem is, a lot of owners still don’t have a simple, reliable way to turn their PDF menu into a QR code they can print on tables, doors, or flyers.

This free PDF menu QR code generator lets you paste a link to your menu (PDF or online menu page) and turn it into a clean, scannable QR code in seconds. No account, no paywall, no tricks.

Generate Your PDF Menu QR Code

Paste the direct link to your PDF menu or online menu page. We'll turn it into a QR code you can download and print.

Your link is processed locally in your browser. Nothing is stored or sent to our servers.

Restaurant / Café Name (optional)

Menu Link (PDF or Online Menu URL)

This can be a PDF file hosted on your website, Dropbox, Google Drive (public link), or a page on your site that shows your menu.

QR Code Size

Step 1: Make Sure Your PDF Menu Is Online

This tool doesn't upload or host your menu. It turns a link into a QR code. So your menu needs to live somewhere online first. Here are a few simple options:

Your website – Upload the PDF to your media library and copy the file URL.
Google Drive – Upload the PDF, make it "Anyone with the link can view," and copy the share link.
Dropbox – Upload the PDF and copy the share link (view-only).
Online menu page – If your menu is a regular web page, you can use that URL instead of a PDF.

Once you have a link that opens your menu, you're ready to paste it into the generator above.

How to Create a PDF Menu QR Code (3 Simple Steps)

Paste your menu link. Use the URL to your PDF or your online menu page.
Choose a size. Medium or large is best for table tents and posters.
Click “Generate” and download. Save the PNG file and drop it into your designs or print it as-is.

That's it. No logins, no branding overlay, no monthly QR code subscription. Just a clean QR code that opens your menu.

Where to Use Your Menu QR Code

Once you have your PDF menu QR code, use it everywhere customers look:

Table tents – "Scan to view our menu."
Stickers on tables – Simple and cheap to replace.
Posters at the entrance – Great for people deciding whether to come in.
Takeout bags and boxes – So customers can easily view the menu next time.
Flyers and door hangers – Perfect for local promotions.
Website and social media – Post the QR image for people who like to print it themselves.

The more places you show it, the more you train customers that your full menu is just one scan away.

PDF Menu QR Code Best Practices

Use a clean background. Dark QR on a light background is easiest to scan.
Leave breathing room. Don't cram the QR right up to the edge of a design.
Add clear text. A simple line like "Scan to view our menu" helps a lot.
Test from different distances. Stand where your customers sit and scan it yourself.
Keep the menu updated. If you change your menu, just update the PDF at the same link. No need to reprint the QR.

Static QR Code, Dynamic Menu

The QR codes from this page are static, which means:

The QR always points to the exact link you paste in.
You don't pay monthly fees.
You don't log into a dashboard to “manage” codes.

But your menu can still change. If your PDF lives at the same URL, you can update the file (for example, replacing today's PDF with a new version) and your QR code will still work. The QR doesn't care what's on the other end, as long as the link stays the same.

PDF Menu QR Code FAQ

Do I have to use a PDF?

No. You can paste any link that opens your menu: a PDF, a page on your website, or a page on a delivery platform that shows your menu. PDF just happens to be the most common format.

Does this tool host my menu?

No. This tool does not store or host files. It simply turns a link into a QR code. You stay in full control of where your menu lives.

Is this free to use?

Yes. You can generate and download as many static QR codes as you need for your menus at no cost.

Can I track how many times people scan the menu?

Not directly through this tool. If you want tracking, you can point the QR code to a page on your website that uses analytics, or use a URL shortener that tracks clicks. For most restaurants, simply seeing more orders and fewer "Do you have a menu?" questions is enough feedback.

Will this work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Most modern phones can scan QR codes directly from the camera app. Just make sure your menu opens nicely on mobile screens.

Make Your Menus Easier to Scan, Not Harder to Find

You don't need a complex "digital menu system" to make QR codes work for your restaurant. You just need a clear, mobile-friendly menu and a QR code that points straight to it.

Use the generator at the top of this page to create your PDF menu QR code, then:

Print it on table tents, stickers, or posters.
Test it from a few different seats in your dining area.
Update your menu at the same URL whenever things change.

When you're ready, you can also create other QR codes for your business:

Google Review QR Code Generator – turn happy customers into 5-star reviews.
Standard QR Code Generator – link to your website, specials, or ordering page.
WiFi QR Code Generator – give guests easy access to your WiFi without sharing the password out loud.

For now, keep it simple: get your menu online, paste the link above, generate a QR code, and put it where hungry people can scan it.