Creating a Flyer in GIMP with a Multi URL QR Code

[GibsontheIbsen]

I wanted to design a flyer in GIMP that includes a multi URL QR code, wich is basically one code that sends people to a page with multiple links (my website, social media and a contact form). I didn’t feel like installing any Python plugins or messing with the GIMP plug-in folder, so I kept it simple and did everything outside GIMP, then imported the result.


What I did:

1. I used a QR generator that supports multiple links. Most modern services allow you to create a multi URL QR code using a dynamic landing page inside their service. I added all my links and customized the page with my logo and colors.
   
2. I exported the QR code as a PNG. The site lets you download in high resolution, and even vector formats if needed. PNG worked fine for my case.
   
3. I opened my flyer project in GIMP and imported the QR code.
   I used File > Open as Layers to bring in the QR PNG, then scaled it down while keeping interpolation set to None to preserve sharp edges (blurry codes leads to huge scan fails).
   
4. I added a small label below it “Scan for links” to make it obvious.
   
5. Tested the scan at actual print size using my phone camera. Worked right away.
   

[rich2005]

If you do not want / like on-line QRcode generators then Inkscape comes with an extension for a straight forward image and it is free.  Useful as a SVG image for importing at different sizes into Gimp

This an example. Both work with my phone,

   

Note to members: Do not think that you can post links to dubious sites using a QRcode. I will delete it (and probably you as well ).

Closer look at the site: quote After 14 day demo, automatically renews at $39 per month I would not touch it with the peverbial barge pole.

[Mel987]

(08-06-2025, 05:05 PM)rich2005 Wrote: If you do not want / like on-line QRcode generators then Inkscape comes with an extension for a straight forward image and it is free.  Useful as a SVG image for importing at different sizes into Gimp

I didn't know that Inkscape had such extention. Thanks a lot for sharing! Webpages that offered that service always seem a little untrusthworthy for me.