What is a PDF Collection QR Code
- Share multiple PDFs with one QRUpload multiple PDF files into a single, organized collection page instead of sharing many separate links.
- Mobile-friendly viewerScanners see a clean, responsive page listing all PDFs with built-in viewing and optional download buttons.
- Update without reprintingReplace or reorder PDFs anytime without changing your printed QR code.
How to Create a PDF Collection QR Code
Open QR creator
From your Dashboard, click "Create QR code" on the sidebar or press "Q" on your keyboard to create a new QR code.
Choose PDF Collection type
Select "PDF Collection" from the dynamic QR code types list.
Add collection details
Enter your collection title and an optional description so visitors know what the PDFs contain.
Upload PDFs
Upload one or more PDF files. Optionally add a title and description for each PDF so visitors understand what they are opening.
Configure QR options
Click "Next" to configure options like password protection, scheduling or expiry, scan limits, custom back-half, custom domain (Pro), and folder organization.
Style your QR code
Click "Next" again to style your QR code with custom body and eye shapes, colors, and your logo while previewing changes in real time.
Create your QR
Click "Create QR" to finish. Once created, click "Back to list" to view and download your new PDF Collection QR code.
What Users See When Scanning
When someone scans your PDF Collection QR code, they are taken to a responsive collection page where they can browse and open each document without downloading everything at once.
They will see:
- The title and description you added for the collection
- A clean list of PDFs with clear file names
- Each PDF opening directly in the browser, no auto-downloads
- A built-in viewer that supports zooming, scrolling, and downloading
- A layout that works perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops
Editing or Updating PDFs
Full Control over Your Collection
- Add new PDFs to an existing collection
- Delete PDFs you no longer want to share
- Replace PDFs with newer versions without changing the QR code
- Update the collection title and description at any time
Never Reprint
The QR code always points to the same short URL, while the PDFs behind it can change as often as you need. That means you can safely print the QR code on menus, posters, or packaging without worrying about outdated documents.
Best Use Cases
Share course materials, homework packets, and lecture slides in one place for students.
Bundle company policies, onboarding documents, and meeting files into a single QR code.
Distribute product catalogs, brochures, flyers, and price lists in a single scannable collection.
Provide schedules, speaker lists, and session documents to attendees with one QR code.
Offer multi-page menus, wine lists, and room guides without reprinting physical materials.
Share property documents, floorplans, brochures, and legal files for each listing.