Ink bloom QR code generator

Ink bloom gives each dot the uneven spread of a drop of ink on absorbent paper, with tiny flecks scattered beside the blots. Black ink on a faint paper texture feels organic and slightly dramatic, like a fountain-pen sketch that happens to be scannable.

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.

Ink bloom QR code preview

Works well for

  • Bookshop and publisher flyers
  • Tattoo studio cards
  • Craft brewery labels
  • Poetry night posters

Printing tip

Dense ink shapes can fill in when printed small on rough paper, so keep it above 2.5 cm (1 in) and test the stock.

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

Questions

Can an ink-blot QR code still be scanned?+

Yes. The blots stay within the module grid, the code uses the highest error correction level, and it is tested with real QR readers.

Will the ink effect look good on a label?+

It works best on smooth matte labels where the edges print cleanly. Always check a printed proof first.

Is it free to use commercially?+

Yes. Downloads are free for personal and commercial use, with no watermark and no sign-up.

More designs

All 99 designs

The next step

Make the code the artwork.

These tools make and check classic codes. AriaQR turns your photo, logo or illustration into the code itself, verified on real decoders before you download, with a link you can edit and track.

Generate your code See the gallery
Girl with a Pearl Earring recreated as a scannable QR code, made with AriaQR