Do rounded corners affect how a QR code prints?

Rounded corners have no effect on how a QR code prints or scans. What matters is where you place the code and how much clear space surrounds it, not the shape of the card's edges.

• Stay in the safe zone - keep the code well inside the trim so nothing gets cut
• Mind the curve - do not let the code sit so close to a rounded corner that it crowds the edge
• Leave quiet space - a clear margin around the code helps cameras lock on
• Size it right - roughly 0.8" or larger scans reliably on a card

Generate your code, drop it into the layout, and check placement on your proof before printing to be sure it clears every edge.