Using Frames and Borders

Add frames and borders to your QR codes to include call-to-action text, enhance visual appeal, and guide users on what to do.

Frame Options

Frames add a decorative border around your QR code with optional text.

Enabling Frames

  1. In the QR code builder, select the Frame tab
  2. Select a frame style (simple, rounded, fancy)

Adding Frame Text

Frame text adds a message like “Scan Me” or “Learn More” to guide users.

Text Settings

Text Content Enter your call-to-action text. Keep it short and actionable:

  • “Scan Me”
  • “View Menu”
  • “Get Offer”
  • “Learn More”
  • “Download App”

Text Position Where the text appears relative to the QR code:

  • Top: Above the QR code
  • Bottom: Below the QR code (most common)

Text Placement How the text aligns within its position:

  • Inside: Text appears inside the frame border
  • Outside: Text appears outside the frame border

Text Styling

Font Family Choose from available fonts to match your brand.

Font Weight

  • Normal: Standard text weight
  • Bold: Heavier, more prominent text

Italic Toggle to italicize the text.

Text Color Choose a color that contrasts with the frame background.

Design Tips

Effective Call-to-Action Text

ContextSuggested Text
Restaurant menu”View Menu”
Product info”Learn More”
Discount/offer”Get 20% Off”
App download”Download App”
General use”Scan Me”
Contact card”Save Contact”
WiFi access”Connect to WiFi”

Visual Best Practices

  • Contrast: Frame text should be easily readable
  • Size: Don’t make the frame so large it overshadows the QR code
  • Simplicity: One clear message is better than multiple
  • Consistency: Match frame colors to your brand

Size Considerations

When using frames, account for the extra space they add:

  • The total image size increases with frame width
  • Plan for this when designing print materials
  • Test at the actual print size

Examples

Minimal Frame

  • Thin border (2-3px)
  • No text
  • Subtle corner rounding
  • Same background as QR code

Call-to-Action Frame

  • Medium border (4-6px)
  • “Scan Me” text at bottom
  • Rounded corners
  • Contrasting frame color

Bold Branded Frame

  • Thick border (8-10px)
  • Brand name as text
  • Square corners
  • Brand colors

Removing Frames

To remove a frame:

  1. Toggle Enable Frame to off
  2. The QR code preview updates immediately

Next Steps