# Using QR Codes for Survey Distribution

Source: PaperSurvey.io Help Center
URL: https://www.papersurvey.io/help/web-surveys/article/using-qr-codes-for-survey-distribution

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QR codes are a convenient way to share your web survey with respondents. People scan the QR code with their smartphone camera and are taken directly to your survey, with no need to type a URL.

## Generating a QR code

[Image: Web Surveys settings with QR code link]

1. Open your survey and enable **Web Surveys** if not already active
2. Copy your survey link
3. Use any free QR code generator (search for "QR code generator" online) to create a QR code from your survey URL

You can also generate a QR code within PaperSurvey. In your survey's Web Surveys settings there is a QR code link (ending in `/qr/` followed by your survey slug) that opens the QR code image, which you can then save.

## Where to use QR codes

QR codes work well in situations where people have their phones nearby:

- **Printed flyers and posters** - Place in waiting rooms, notice boards, or event venues
- **Business cards** - Include a feedback survey QR code on your business card
- **Product packaging** - Collect customer feedback at the point of use
- **Event materials** - Add to programs, badges, or table displays
- **Receipts** - Print on receipts for post-purchase feedback
- **Presentations** - Display on screen during meetings or conferences

## Best practices

- **Make it large enough** - QR codes should be at least 2cm x 2cm (about 1 inch) for reliable scanning
- **Test before printing** - Scan the QR code yourself to confirm it leads to the correct survey
- **Add a call to action** - Include text near the QR code like "Scan to share your feedback" so people know what it does
- **Use a short URL** - PaperSurvey's survey links are already short, which produces simpler QR codes
- **Ensure contrast** - Print QR codes in dark colors on a light background for best scanning results

## Combining QR codes with paper surveys

You can include a QR code on your printed paper survey as well. This gives respondents the option to complete the survey on their phone instead of filling in the paper form. See [How to Insert a QR Code](/help/form-design/article/how-to-insert-qr-code.md) for details on adding QR codes to your survey design.

## Tracking QR code responses

Responses submitted through a QR code link are recorded as web survey responses. They appear in the same Responses tab alongside paper responses and can be filtered by collection method.

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