GS1 Product QR Code
One code the till can ring up and the shopper can read.
Create a free GS1 Digital Link QR code. Encode a GTIN with batch, serial and expiry, with the check digit validated before the code is generated.
How it works
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What users see
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Direct redirect to any webpage or web link. Type below to generate an instant vector QR code:
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High Error Correction (Level H)
Recommended Print Dimensions for GS1 Product QR Code
Ensure 100% scan reliability across smartphones by matching physical size with viewing distance.
| Print Placement | Typical Scan Distance | Min. QR Dimensions | Recommended DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Cards & Badges | 15 – 30 cm (Handheld) | 2.0 × 2.0 cm (0.8 × 0.8 in) | 300 DPI (Vector SVG preferred) |
| Table Tents & Menus | 30 – 60 cm (Seated table) | 3.5 × 3.5 cm (1.4 × 1.4 in) | 300 DPI |
| Posters, Flyers & Decals | 1 – 2 metres (Arm's reach) | 6.0 × 6.0 cm (2.4 × 2.4 in) | 300 DPI |
| Window Graphics & Banners | 2 – 5 metres (Walk-by traffic) | 15 × 15 cm (6.0 × 6.0 in) | 150 – 300 DPI |
Static vs. Dynamic GS1 Product QR Code
Understand the core operational differences before rolling out physical prints.
Static GS1 Product QR Code
Permanent Raw Data- Works completely offline with no internet server required.
- ✕Destination cannot be changed after printing — requires full reprint.
- ✕Zero scan counts, geographic telemetry, or device insights.
ScanOrbit Dynamic GS1 Product QR Code
Recommended- Update destination URLs or payloads anytime without reprinting.
- Full real-time scan analytics: city, device, OS, time of day.
- Pick your own short slug, and no ads on the way through.
Why use a GS1 Product QR Code?
One code on the pack instead of a barcode plus a marketing QR
The GTIN check digit is validated before anything is encoded
Add batch, serial, consumer variant and expiry using the standard application identifiers
Key qualifiers are written in the order GS1 requires, so the link is conformant rather than merely working
Resolves on your own domain, so the destination stays yours
Exports at print resolution for packaging artwork
How to create one — step by step
Enter the GTIN
The number under the barcode on the pack — 8, 12, 13 or 14 digits. We verify the check digit as you type, because a single mistyped digit produces a code that scans cleanly to the wrong product.
Add batch details if you need them
Lot, serial, consumer variant and expiry are all optional. Add them only when the code is printed per batch or per item; a product-line code carries just the GTIN.
Point it at your domain
The link resolves on a domain you control — your product page or your GS1 resolver. We build the URI; where it lands stays your decision.
Popular uses
What is a GS1 Product QR Code?
A GS1 QR code is an ordinary QR code carrying a GS1 Digital Link — a web address laid out so the product's GTIN sits inside it in a form retail systems recognise. That means one square on the pack can do two jobs that used to need two symbols: scan at the checkout like a barcode, and open a page for the shopper who points their phone at it.
GS1 Product QR Code — by the numbers
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Code doing the work of two
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GTIN lengths accepted (8, 12, 13, 14)
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Mistyped GTINs that get past the check digit
Best practices for gs1 product qr codes
Only add a serial if you really print per item
A serial number says this is one specific physical unit. Putting the same serial on a whole production run is worse than leaving it out, because downstream systems will believe it.
Decide the resolver before you print
The domain is baked into the printed code. Moving to a different domain later means new artwork, so point it somewhere you will still control in five years.
Test on a real phone camera, not just a scanner app
A GS1 link should open a useful page for a shopper. If your resolver returns raw data or a 404, the code technically works and practically fails.
Give the code room and contrast
Packaging is the hardest surface a QR code lives on — curved, glossy, printed small. Keep the quiet zone and avoid printing over a busy background.
Keep the barcode until your retailers are ready
Sunrise 2027 is a direction of travel, not a switch that has already flipped. Most tills still expect a linear barcode, so run both until yours do not.
Frequently asked questions
Enterprise Security Standards for GS1 Product QR Codes
Built on resilient global infrastructure designed for high-volume commercial deployments.
SSL/TLS 1.3 Encryption
Every scan redirect is encrypted in transit via HTTPS with automatic HSTS protection.
Zero Injected Ads
Unlike cheap providers, ScanOrbit never injects spam ads, popups, or interstitial redirects.
ISO/IEC 18004 Compliant
100% compliant with international QR specifications for universal hardware compatibility.
GDPR & CCPA Aligned
Privacy-first telemetry tracking without harvesting personally identifiable information.
4 Golden Rules for 100% Scan Reliability
Avoid the most common print mistakes that cause smartphone camera recognition failures.
Always maintain a clear, unprinted margin (the "quiet zone") around the perimeter of the QR code equal to at least 4 modules in width. Without this white border, camera optical sensors cannot distinguish the code from background artwork.
The foreground modules must be significantly darker than the background. Light colored QR codes on white paper or dark codes on reflective foil surfaces fail in low-light environments.
When embedding a brand logo in the center of the QR code, ScanOrbit uses Reed-Solomon Level H error correction (30% redundancy), ensuring the code scans even with significant visual obstruction.
Never upscale a low-resolution JPG or PNG for billboard or packaging printing. Export infinite-resolution Vector SVG directly from ScanOrbit to prevent blurred pixel edges at 300+ DPI.
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