How do I add a QR code to a digital menu board?

Updated October 2026 · How we answer

Adding the code safely

Generate the code with a reliable tool and link it to a page you control, such as a mobile menu. Save it as a high-resolution image and place it on a slide with a clear border. Leave plenty of white space around the code so scanners can find it.

Use a short call to action like 'Scan to order' above the code. Keep the link stable, because a broken or changed link will confuse customers who scan a screen you cannot quickly update.

Making the code scannable

A code that is too small or placed at a steep angle may not scan easily from a customer's distance. Test it from typical viewing positions with a few different phones. Adjust the size and screen position if scanning is slow.

Avoid placing the code near bright reflections or direct sunlight. Glare can make a code hard to read even when the size is right.

• Make the code large enough to scan from the line.
• Keep a clean background around the code.
• Check the screen angle for glare.
• Test on both iPhone and Android devices.

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