How to Create a QR Code for Google Forms (Step-by-Step)

To create a QR code for Google Forms: open your form, click 'Send', copy the form URL, paste it into a QR code generator like Quality QR, customize the design, and download. Use a dynamic QR code if you might need to switch forms later without reprinting.

Why Use QR Codes for Google Forms?

QR codes eliminate the friction of typing long URLs. Place them on printed materials, event signage, or product packaging to make form submission effortless. Common use cases include:

Customer feedback forms at physical locations
Event registration and check-in
Surveys in classrooms or conferences
Contact forms on business cards
Product registration on packaging

Step-by-Step Guide

### Step 1: Get Your Google Form URL

Open your Google Form
Click the 'Send' button in the top right
Click the link icon
(Optional) Check 'Shorten URL' for a cleaner link
Click 'Copy'

### Step 2: Generate Your QR Code

Go to Quality QR's URL QR code generator
Paste your Google Form URL
Customize colors and design to match your branding
Add your logo if desired
Click 'Generate' to preview

### Step 3: Download and Test

Download your QR code (PNG for digital, SVG for print)
Test by scanning with your phone
Verify the form opens correctly

Pro Tips for Better Results

Use Dynamic QR Codes If you might need to update the form later—changing questions, creating a new version, or switching to a different form—use a dynamic QR code. You can change the destination URL without reprinting.

Pre-fill Form Fields Google Forms supports pre-filled URLs. Add form field IDs to your URL to pre-populate answers, useful for tracking which QR code location generated each response.

Track Form Performance With Quality QR's analytics, see how many people scanned your QR code versus how many submitted the form. Low completion rates might indicate form issues.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using edit links instead of viewer links (anyone could modify your form!)
Making the QR code too small to scan reliably
Not testing before printing
Forgetting to set form permissions correctly

Create your Google Form QR code free with Quality QR—includes scan analytics to track engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track how many people scanned my Google Form QR code?

Yes, with a dynamic QR code from Quality QR. You'll see scan analytics (total scans, unique scans, location, device type) separate from Google Forms' response data. Compare scans to submissions to calculate your completion rate.

Should I use a static or dynamic QR code for Google Forms?

Use a dynamic QR code. If you need to update the form, fix an issue, or replace it entirely, you can change the destination without reprinting. Static codes permanently encode the URL and can't be changed.

Why isn't my Google Form QR code working?

Common issues: you copied the edit link instead of the view link, the form permissions are set incorrectly, the form requires sign-in but users aren't signed in, or the QR code is too small to scan. Test with the correct permissions and proper sizing.

Can I customize what the Google Form QR code looks like?

Yes. Quality QR lets you customize colors, add your logo, change patterns and corner styles, and add frames with custom text. Just maintain good contrast between foreground and background for reliable scanning.