Share PDF via QR codes
Turn any PDF into a QR code for quick, seamless access. Share sales catalogs, event programs, or brochures while keeping them up to date.
- Instant access, scan and view on any device
- Real-time updates, no need to replace the QR code
- Branded QR codes to match your identity
- Track engagement to measure interactions
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How to create a QR code for a pdf
Convert PDF to QR code1. Upload PDF
Select the PDF file you want to convert and upload it to Flipsnack. A generator that will instantly transform the PDF into a digital flipbook for easy QR code sharing.
2. Customize the QR code
Once your flipbook is ready, go to the details page and brand the QR code that links directly to your flipbook.
3. Download and test
Download your QR code as SVG, PNG, or JPG, and scan it using a smartphone camera to ensure it links correctly.
4. Share anywhere
Use QR codes to share sales proposals with prospects, distribute product catalogs to retailers, or provide event attendees with digital schedules.
5. Track engagement
After sharing the QR code, you can track how many people interacted with your PDF flipbook. Sales teams can see which pages prospects spend the most time on, marketers can track engagement.
Create QR codes for business documents
QR code for sales proposals
Sales teams generate QR codes for business proposals, making it easy for prospects to scan and review offers on any device. With built-in analytics, they can track engagement and follow up strategically.
QR code for product catalogs
Manufacturers and retailers share digital product catalogs via QR codes printed on packaging or sales materials. Buyers can instantly access real-time pricing, inventory, and product specifications without needing physical copies.
QR code for event programs
Event organizers replace paper schedules with interactive event programs, accessible via QR codes on signage or badges. Attendees can view speaker bios, maps, and session details for a seamless event experience.
QR code for marketing brochures
Marketing teams use QR codes to share interactive brochures enriched with videos, product demos, and clickable links. These are placed in stores, ads, and promotional materials for easy access.
Brand your QR code. Customize the experience
Make your QR code instantly recognizable with custom branding. When encoded, it leads to a branded flipbook, where you can further customize it. Use a custom domain for the flipbook link, and personalize the reading experience with your logo, custom brand colors, and a matching progress bar. Remove Flipsnack branding for a fully white-labeled, professional look across all shared PDFs.
Convert PDF to QR code
More user-friendly ways to share your PDF
Beyond QR codes, Flipsnack offers multiple ways to store and distribute your PDF documents:
Social media
Convert your PDF into a shareable link, post it directly on social media. Drive more reach with an interactive flipbook.
Website embed
Embed your PDF file on your website for seamless access. Visitors can view, flip, and interact without downloading.
Direct link sharing
Generate an unlisted, trackable URL and share your PDF as link. Use password protection for a security-first approach.
Go beyond PDF sharing with interactive flipbooks
Use Flipsnack’s PDF to flipbook converter to generate professional digital flipbooks linked via QR codes. Enrich them with interactive elements like videos, contact forms, surveys, and clickable buttons. Let your audience watch product demos in sales catalogs, or fill out inquiry forms in proposals, all with a single QR code scan. Whether for marketing materials, event programs, or internal documents, turn every PDF QR code into an engaging, dynamic experience.
Flipsnack is a catalyst in the transition to a more sustainable business. It combines the feeling that a paper catalog gives with interactive and easy-to-use multimedia features that take the user experience to the next level.
Fabiola Vidal
Digital Marketing Product Owner at Electrolux Group
Track your shared PDF
Wondering who scans your QR code and interacts with your PDF? With Flipsnack’s document tracking tools, you can measure impressions, views, and clicks in real time. See how many people flipped through your flipbook, what links they clicked, and what content they spent the most time on. Use these insights to optimize your content, improve accessibility, and increase engagement.
Frequently asked questions
A QR code for a PDF is a scannable barcode that instantly directs users to a digital document. Whether you're sharing business proposals with clients, showcasing up-to-date product listings, providing event attendees with schedules, or distributing interactive brochures, a QR code makes your content easily accessible, always up to date, and measurable. Bring your PDF to Flipsnack, convert it into an interactive flipbook and share it as a QR code in seconds.
Most smartphones today have a built-in QR code scanner within the camera app. Simply open your camera, point it at the PDF QR code, and tap the link to instantly access the interactive flipbook. If your device doesn’t support QR scanning, you can use a third-party QR code scanner app instead. With Flipsnack, QR codes let you share dynamic flipbooks and track engagement. All in one platform.
Yes! Instead of reprinting costly materials, businesses can instantly update sales brochures, policy documents, or product specs while keeping the same QR code, saving time and resources. Simply upload a new PDF, and anyone scanning the existing QR code will instantly access the latest version. This is perfect for sales proposals, training manuals, product catalogs, event programs, and marketing brochures that need regular updates while keeping distribution seamless.