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Static vs. Dynamic QR Codes

Static QR codes contain the final payload. Dynamic QR codes contain a aQRify short link that redirects to a destination managed in your workspace.

What matters most

  • Static codes are simple and permanent.
  • Dynamic codes support destination changes and analytics.
  • A dynamic service must remain active for its redirects to work.

Recommended workflow

  1. List whether the destination may change.
  2. Decide whether analytics or expiration is required.
  3. Choose static for permanence or dynamic for management.

Questions and answers

Can a static QR become dynamic later?

No. The printed modules encode different data, so converting modes requires a new QR image.