How to share a PDF file via QR Code using Pdf to QR Code Google Drive Add on

Updated: July 1, 2026

Please notes: QR codes will have a scan limit unless you purchase the addon for unlimited scans
If you want to watch the youtube tutorial, please view the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0nIhxXinBE
1. Download add on

• You can install via click on this link https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/pdf_to_qr_code_for_drive/1071889723546 and click the Install button
• Or you go to your Google Drive, click on plus button in the right side
  
• Enter Pdf to QR Code and search add on
• Install the add on Pdf to QR Code for Drive
  
  2. Choose a PDF file for sharing
• Sign in Google Drive and choose a PDF file you want to share. For example, you want to share document.pdf file. Click on Pdf to QR Code icon on the right sidebar
  

3. Get link for sharing a PDF file

• Right-click on a PDF file and choose Share
  
• Choose Anyone with the link
  
• Choose Role (Viewer, Commenter or Editor)
  Viewer: Anyone on the internet with the link can view
  Commenter: Anyone on the internet with the link can comment
  Editor: Anyone on the internet with the link can edit
  

4. Generate QR Code

• Click on button Copy link to copy link of File or Folder
• Paste to the textbox QR Code Sharing URL using Ctrl+V on Window or Command+V on MacOS. You don’t need to paste again when changing Role
  
• Click on the button Generate QR to generate QR Code
  5. Customize QR Code
• A website page will be shown up for customizing QR Code
  
• You can change QR Code’s size
• You can also insert your branded logo, image into middle of QR Code. For example, you want to insert Facebook logo, please click Choose File and choose Facebook logo
  
• Facebook logo will be inserted into QR Code
  
  6. Scan QR Code to access Google Drive
• After that, you send this QR Code to your friends, partners or family. They will scan this QR Code by mobile devices and access the PDF file