Why Is Your QR Code Blurry? Easy Ways to Fix it (2024)

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Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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Is a QR code that you have blurry? Some different factors cause blurry QR codes, like low-quality image size and compression, environmental factors, like rain and sun damage, or printing errors. This wikiHow article teaches you how to unblur a blurry QR Code and gives you tips to make crisp, clear, and sharp codes in the future.

Why Is My QR Code Blurry?

Printing errors, environmental factors, quality, and image compression all factor into why some QR codes are blurry. You can use online tools like HitPaw or software like Photoshop to sharpen images, but your best bet is to generate a new code with higher quality, correct print settings and paper, and proper design.

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Sharpen a Blurry QR Code

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    Hitpaw. Go to Hitpaw's Online Photo Enhancer in your web browser and you can sharpen your blurry QR code using AI!

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    • A simple search on Google or your search engine should reveal more options, but HitPaw is the most reliable tool that's currently available.

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    Image editing software. Programs like Photoshop, GIMP, Illustrator, and online photo editors allow you to use sharpening tools and filters so you can make the image clearer.

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    Upscalers. While this technique doesn't unblur the QR code, it enlarges it so you might be able to scan it. By searching online you will find numerous online tools that offer to upscale your image for you.

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    Create a high-resolution QR code. A low-quality or smaller image size can result in a blurry QR code. When you're using tools like Adobe Express QR Code Generator, qrcodemonkey, Canva's QR Code Generator, or other online sites to create QR codes, make sure you're creating something with a high-quality resolution so it comes out sharp, crisp, and clean.

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    The foreground should be darker than the background with strong contrast. Inverted colors will make your code unreadable. Avoid putting a lighter foreground on a dark background or making the two closely related colors, like grey code on a white background. In either case, cameras won't easily pick up the QR code. You'll be missing out on that revenue or traffic since no one can access your code!

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    Make sure the printer is optimized correctly for QR code printing. Not only do you want to check the printer settings (that it's printing in high-quality), but you also want to make sure that the paper you're using is optimal for the use. For example, you don't want to use heavily textured or patterned paper for a QR code.

    • If you're using a laser printer instead, use the best quality settings to get better results! For example, raise the print speed settings on a laser printer when color saturation is too high, and lower them when images or documents seem undersaturated or faded.

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      • If the code you're scanning with your phone, tablet, or computer is turning out blurry, you might need to wipe down or clean your camera lens if it's dirty!

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