How to Create Bulk QR Codes for Products, Teams, and Events
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If you need hundreds of QR codes for product labels, marketing campaigns, or event materials, creating them one at a time can take hours.
The Bulk Create feature in QRSurge makes this process fast and organized. Whether you’re managing packaging for thousands of products or generating codes for a marketing campaign, bulk generation helps you scale efficiently.
In this guide, we’ll explain why businesses use bulk QR codes, how to create them in QRSurge, and how to make sure your batch is ready for print or digital use.
Why Businesses Use Bulk QR Codes
Bulk QR codes are ideal for teams that need many unique codes quickly. Here are some common ways businesses use them.
- Product packaging: Assign a unique code to each item or SKU to link customers to product pages or instructions.
- Event management: Generate attendee-specific QR codes for badges, tickets, or check-ins.
- Marketing agencies: Create hundreds of dynamic codes across different client campaigns.
- Manufacturing and logistics: Use bulk codes for inventory tracking, batch management, or internal workflows.
Instead of spending hours creating individual QR codes, you can upload a single CSV file and generate them all at once.
How Bulk QR Code Generation Works
The process is simple. You provide a list of links or other content, and QRSurge automatically turns each one into a unique QR code.
- Prepare your data: Gather the links or content you want to use in a CSV file.
- Upload the file: QRSurge reads your CSV and validates each entry to make sure nothing is missing.
- Choose your settings: Customize your colors, shapes, or add a logo. Your settings will apply to all QR codes in the batch.
- Download your batch: QRSurge packages your QR codes in an organized folder, ready for printing or upload.
💡 Tip: Use Dynamic QR codes when you might need to update links later. They can be edited anytime without reprinting.
How to Create Bulk QR Codes in QRSurge (Step-by-Step)
Generate a batch of QR codes in minutes using QRSurge's Bulk Create workflow: prepare a CSV, import, optionally make them dynamic, apply settings, customize, and download.
- Step 1: Navigate to the Bulk Create page
- Open the QRSurge dashboard and go to Bulk Create from the sidebar, or click 'New QR code' from the Manage page.
- Step 2: Select your QR code type
- The importer currently supports the following types:
- Website
- vCard
- Plain Text
- Email CSV
- SMS CSV
- Phone CSV
- Location
- Step 3: (Optional) Click 'Make dynamic' if you need tracking
- If you'd like to track scans on your bulk QR codes, or want to be able to edit them later, make sure the 'Make dynamic' switch is enabled.
- Step 4: Add your QR content to your CSV file
- QRSurge provides convenient templates for each QR type so you can see how to format your data. You can edit this template in any text or spreadsheet editor. Make sure to save in CSV format.
- Step 5: Upload and review your data
- Upload the CSV. QRSurge validates your rows and shows a preview so you can fix mistakes before importing.
- Step 6: (Optional) For dynamic QR codes, set your Custom Domain, Smart Rules, and Campaign Settings
- Apply domain, smart redirect rules, and campaign settings. These apply to all QR codes in the batch.
- Step 7: Customize your QR codes
- Choose colors and shapes, add your logo, and set error correction. Customization applies to all imported QR codes in the batch.
- Step 8: Download your QR codes
- Generating your codes only takes a few seconds. Download all QR codes in a single ZIP folder from the Manage page. Each file is clearly named and organized for easy use.
🔒 Note: Bulk generation is available for paid plans, however you can create 1 code for free with the bulk generator to test how it works.
Best Practices for Bulk QR Codes
Follow these quick tips to ensure your bulk QR codes are accurate, scan perfectly, and look professional.
- Double-check your content before uploading your CSV file. We give you a chance to review before submitting.
- Use clear file names to keep your codes organized by campaign or product line.
- Choose SVG or PNG format for high-quality printing.
- Test a few samples after generation to confirm that each code leads to the correct destination.
- Group codes by campaign folder for more organized downloads.
Bulk QR Codes vs Individual Codes
When should you use bulk generation instead of creating codes one at a time?
| Feature | Individual QR Codes | Bulk QR Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | Small projects or single campaigns | Large-scale use like packaging or creating vCards for your team |
| Creation speed | Manual | Automated |
| File organization | One by one | All codes in a ZIP folder |
| Time savings | Limited | Save hours |
| Availability in QRSurge | Free and Starter plans | Pro and Business plans |
If you need more than a handful of QR codes, bulk generation saves hours and reduces the risk of manual errors.
Real-World Use Cases
Bulk QR codes aren’t just for packaging or product lines. They’re equally useful for people-centered campaigns, events, and team networking. Here are a few examples of how teams use bulk QR codes successfully.
- A coffee roaster prints a unique QR code on each bag that links to tasting notes and origin details.
- A university creates personalized QR codes for each student’s orientation packet.
- A marketing agency generates 500 QR codes for different ad placements across multiple clients.
- A sales team prepares for a convention by creating individual vCard QR codes for every representative. Each code links to their contact details, company profile, and social links, printed on badges and business cards for quick, contactless networking.
Each example shows how easy it is to personalize, organize, and track campaigns at scale.
FAQs About Bulk QR Codes
- Can I create hundreds of QR codes at once?
- Yes. QRSurge’s Bulk Create feature lets you generate up to 300 QR codes automatically.
- Can each QR code link to a different URL?
- Yes. Each row in your CSV file can have a unique destination.
- Does the bulk generator support vCard QR codes?
- Our bulk QR code generator supports a wide range of QR code types including website, vCard, plaintext, email, SMS, phone, and location.
- Do bulk QR codes expire?
- No. Dynamic QR codes created with QRSurge won't expire as long as your account is active.
- Is bulk QR code generation included in the free plan?
- The Bulk Create feature is available on our Starter, Pro, and Business plans. Upgrade anytime to unlock it.
- Can I bulk generate hundreds of QR codes with my logo?
- Yes! You can fully customize your QR codes including setting colors, styles and shapes, and you can even add a logo for a fully branded look.
- Can I bulk create QR codes that can be tracked?
- Yes. It is possible to track scans with dynamic QR codes.
- Can I bulk create QR codes and edit their destination after printing?
- Yes. Dynamic QR codes allow you to edit their destination after printing.
- Can I bulk generate dynamic QR codes using my custom domain?
- Definitely! Available on the Pro plan and above, you can connect your own domain or subdomain to showcase your brand while taking advantage of QRSurge's advanced analytics and smart redirects.
Final Thoughts
Bulk QR codes are the fastest way to scale your marketing or product packaging efforts. They save time, eliminate manual work, and ensure every code is accurate.
Whether you’re labeling hundreds of items or managing multi-client campaigns, QRSurge makes it simple to generate, preview, and download all your QR codes in one place.
Start creating bulk QR codes today on QRSurge and simplify your next big project. 👉 Get started with a free account.