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Why an archive QR code
Sending a press kit, a set of drawings or a semester of course files as a dozen separate links frustrates everyone. An archive QR code delivers the whole set as one ZIP, RAR or 7z download. Put the archive on your own site or in a cloud service such as Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive, make the link public and enter it here; only the address is stored in QR Global. ZIP opens in the built-in file apps of iPhone and Android, while RAR and 7z usually need an extra app. A new version only needs a new link, and the printed code serves the update. Confidential archives can sit behind the code's password.
- One scan delivers a complete set of files instead of many links.
- Works with archives on your website or any cloud storage link.
- Swap in a new version of the archive without reprinting.
- Confidential downloads can require a password first.
Press and media
Event badges for journalists open the press kit with photos and logos.
Architects and engineers
Printed plans link to the full drawing set for contractors.
Teachers and trainers
The first handout of a course delivers all materials in one download.
Designers
Hand-off sheets give clients source files, fonts and exports together.
Manufacturers
Packaging provides manuals, certificates and drivers in a single archive.
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Archive File QR Code Generator
When a recipient needs a whole set of files, such as drawings, fonts, photos and manuals, an archive QR code delivers it as one ZIP, RAR or 7z download from your own server or cloud.
What is this QR code?
Scanning opens the download link you enter, for example a ZIP on your website or a public share link from cloud storage. QR Global itself stores no files.
Best use cases
- ✓Press kits with logos, photos and fact sheets for journalists.
- ✓Product documentation bundles printed on the packaging.
- ✓Course materials students download in one go.
- ✓Design hand-offs with source files, fonts and exports.
How to generate your QR code
Upload the archive to your site or cloud storage and create a public link.
Add it to the code; cloud links must be shared with anyone who has them.
Download it once over mobile data to see how long it takes.
Mention the file size and format next to the code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can phones open the archive?
ZIP files open in the built-in file apps on iPhone and Android. RAR and 7z usually need an extra app, so prefer ZIP for a wide audience.
How do I protect confidential files?
Set a password for the code under Security & Limits, and encrypt the archive itself if the contents are sensitive.
Where should the archive be hosted?
Any web server or cloud service that can share a public link works; QR Global keeps only the address.
Which format is best?
ZIP, because phones and computers open it without extra apps. RAR and 7z usually need an extraction app.
How large can the archive be?
That depends on your hosting. Keep mobile data in mind and mention the size beside the code.
Can I keep the files confidential?
Add a password to the code under Security & Limits, and encrypt the archive itself for sensitive contents.
The cloud link demands a login: what is wrong?
Its sharing is probably restricted. Change it to public for everyone holding the link.
Are downloads counted?
QR Global counts scans; your hosting or cloud service may show the actual downloads.