Glitch QR code generator

Slices of the code appear shifted sideways, with a pink shadow offset behind them, like a video signal that has just dropped a few lines. It looks deliberately broken while the pattern underneath stays intact.

FreeNo accountNo watermarkPNG + SVGTested to scan

The preview shows ariaqr.com until you type your own link. Scan the preview with your phone before you print.

PNG is 2048 px for screens and print; SVG scales to any size. Free for personal and commercial use, no watermark.

Glitch QR code preview

Works well for

  • Gaming and esports event posters
  • Music release flyers
  • Tech conference badges
  • Streetwear packaging

Printing tip

Do not add your own distortion or overlays, since the pink shadow is already built in; print the code at 3 cm (1.2 in) or more and check it on a proof.

Static code: it never expires, but the link can't change after printing. Need edits or scan counts? Make a dynamic code.

Questions

Will a glitched QR code still scan?+

Yes. The glitch effect stays within what the error correction can handle, uses the highest correction level and keeps the quiet zone. It is tested with real QR code readers.

Can I use the glitch design on merchandise?+

Yes. Download the SVG for screen printing or embroidery guides, and test a sample garment before a full run.

Is the glitch QR code free?+

Yes, as PNG or SVG with no watermark, for personal and commercial use. Static codes do not expire but cannot be edited after printing.

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The next step

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Girl with a Pearl Earring recreated as a scannable QR code, made with AriaQR