PNG vs SVG: Which QR Code Format to Use
A practical comparison of the two download formats Veyqora offers.
Raster vs vector
PNG is a raster format — the image is a grid of fixed pixels. At its original size it looks sharp, but if you enlarge it, the individual pixels become visible and the edges blur. SVG is a vector format — the image is defined by mathematical shapes. It can be scaled to any size, from a business card to a billboard, without losing sharpness.
PNG — raster
Fixed pixel grid. Looks sharp at its original size but becomes pixelated when enlarged.
Best for screens and small prints.
SVG — vector
Defined by shapes, not pixels. Stays perfectly sharp at any size — from a business card to a billboard.
Best for print and large-format output.
When to use PNG
- • Displaying the QR code on a screen, website, or social media post.
- • Small prints where the fixed resolution is sufficient.
- • When you need a simple image file that opens everywhere.
- • When the code will not be resized after download.
When to use SVG
- • Business cards, posters, signs, and packaging — anything printed.
- • When the code may be resized or scaled by a designer or printer.
- • When you need the sharpest possible edges at any size.
- • When sending files to a professional print service.
How to download in Veyqora
In the QR code generator, both download buttons are available once your code is valid. You can also choose the PNG resolution (512, 1024, or 2048 px) in the customization panel. SVG always scales perfectly, so it has no resolution setting.
Quick rule of thumb
If it will be printed, choose SVG. If it will only be shown on a screen, PNG is fine. When in doubt, SVG is the safer choice.