How to make your Google review QR code
- Find your business. Type the name and city as they appear on Google Maps and choose your listing.
- Preview the code. Scan it with your own phone camera. It should open the Google review window for your business.
- Download. Use SVG for print shops and large signs (it stays sharp at any size) and PNG for documents, emails and slides.
- Print and place it. Put it where customers pause: the table, the counter, the receipt, the invoice.
The code points to Google's official review address for your listing: https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=…. Prefer a link instead? Use the review link generator →
Print size and placement
| Where | Suggested printed size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt or invoice | at least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in) | Leave white space around the code (the "quiet zone"). |
| Business or review card | 2.5 to 3 cm square | Make a review card → |
| Table tent or counter stand | 4 to 6 cm | Add a one-line call to action above it. |
| Window or wall poster | 10 cm or more | Rule of thumb: the scanning distance divided by about 10 gives the minimum code width. |
These sizes are common printing guidance, not a Google rule. Always test-scan the printed proof before ordering in bulk.
Wording that works on the sign: "Enjoyed your visit? Scan to review us on Google. Takes 30 seconds." Keep it to one line, with high contrast (dark code on a light background).
What you can't put on the sign
- No rewards for reviews: "Review us and get 10% off" breaks Google's policy, which forbids incentives for reviews.
- No "only if you're happy" wording: inviting only satisfied customers is selective solicitation, which Google prohibits. Ask everyone the same way.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this QR code generator really free?
Yes. There's no account, no watermark and no expiry. The code links straight to Google, not through a redirect we control.
Does the QR code expire?
No. It contains Google's review address for your listing, which stays the same unless the listing is removed or recreated.
Can I get a QR code from Google directly?
Yes. On a computer, open your Business Profile, select Read reviews, then Get more reviews. You can download the QR code there. Google notes that review QR codes can only be created in a computer browser, not on mobile (Google Business Profile Help).
PNG or SVG: which should I download?
SVG for anything printed by a print shop or larger than a postcard; PNG for Word documents, emails and presentations.
Why doesn't my QR code scan?
It's usually too small, too low in contrast, or missing the white border. Print it larger with a white margin and test again.