A business card has limited space, but a QR code on it can open a full PDF, your portfolio, a capabilities deck, a brochure, or a detailed service list. It turns a small card into a gateway to everything you want a new contact to see. Here's how to use it well.
Choose the Right Document
Pick the one PDF that best supports your goal: a portfolio for creatives, a capabilities or services PDF for consultants, a product brochure for sales. A focused document the contact actually wants beats a generic catch-all.
Set Up the Code
Host the PDF and generate a code from its link with a PDF QR generator. A dynamic code is wise so you can update the brochure or portfolio over time without reprinting your cards.
Design It Into the Card
Place the code on the back or a clear corner, sized to scan reliably from a small card (with a quiet margin). A short label like "Scan for my portfolio" tells the recipient what they'll get and prompts the scan.
Card or Link Hub?
If you want to share several things, a portfolio plus contact details and socials, consider pointing the code at a link hub that includes your PDF, so one scan offers everything without crowding the card.
FAQ
Common questions are answered in the FAQ section below.