Vector quality
Barcodes and QR codes are exported as vector paths, so every line and module prints sharp at any DPI with no resampling artefacts.
Free, no signup, no watermark
PDF Barcode and QR Code Generator
Create print ready barcodes and QR codes and download them as PDF in your browser. Pick any symbology, set the exact print size in millimetres or inches, and export a vector quality PDF that prints crisp at any DPI. Single codes or bulk from a CSV.
Why export barcodes and QR codes as PDF?
PDF is the right output when you need a barcode or QR code that prints sharply at any size on any device. Because the symbol is stored as vector geometry, the PDF stays crisp whether you print it on a desktop laser at 600 DPI or place it inside an InDesign layout for offset printing. There is no resolution to lose and no resampling to soften the edges.
PDF is also the safest format for sharing print ready files. The page size you set in the generator is preserved exactly, so the print shop, label house, or designer who opens the file sees the symbol at the dimensions you intended, with the quiet zone intact. Drop it onto a label template, send it to a printer, or embed it in a packaging or marketing PDF without scaling surprises.
How to generate a PDF barcode or QR code
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Pick a symbology
Choose what you need: linear barcodes (Code-128, EAN-13, UPC-A and others) or 2D codes (QR, Data Matrix). Every supported symbology exports as PDF.
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Enter your value
Type the data to encode. For barcodes, the generator validates length and adds any required check digit. For QR codes, pick the content type (URL, Wi-Fi, vCard, text, and more).
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Set the print size
Pick a width and height in millimetres or inches. Keep the quiet zone around the symbol so scanners can find it reliably.
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Export as PDF
Choose PDF as the output format and download. For many codes at once, switch to CSV mode and upload a spreadsheet, one PDF per row.
Built for print, not screenshots
Exact print sizes
Set the page size in millimetres or inches. The PDF preserves the dimensions exactly when sent to a printer or designer.
Barcodes and QR codes
Code-128, Code-39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF-14, ISBN, ISSN, QR codes, Data Matrix and more, all exportable as PDF.
Quiet zone preserved
The required margin around the symbol is included in the page so scanners can locate the code reliably.
CSV bulk export
Upload a spreadsheet to generate hundreds of PDF barcodes or QR codes at once, one file per row, useful for label runs and campaign assets.
Free forever
No signup, no watermark, no usage limits. The PDF you download is the same one a paid tool would give you.
PDF barcode and QR code questions, answered
Why use PDF instead of PNG for a barcode or QR code?
PDF stores the symbol as vector geometry, so the print quality is independent of resolution. PNG is a raster image with a fixed pixel grid, which can soften at large sizes or moiré on certain printers. For print runs, packaging, and labels, PDF is the safer choice.
Can I export QR codes as PDF?
Yes. QR codes export as PDF with the same vector quality as linear barcodes. The page size matches what you set, so scanning works reliably whether the QR is printed at 20mm on a business card or 200mm on a poster.
Will the PDF preserve my exact size?
Yes. The page in the PDF matches the width and height you set in the generator, so opening the file in any PDF viewer or design tool shows the symbol at the dimensions you intended.
Can I open the PDF in Illustrator or InDesign?
Yes. The PDF can be placed or opened in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Affinity, CorelDRAW, and any other design tool that imports PDFs. The symbol stays crisp because it is a vector.