A Dynamic QR Code is a scannable code with a short URL embedded inside it. That short URL redirects the scanner to your chosen destination page. Because the redirect is controlled by the short URL rather than the QR code itself, you can change where the code points at any time, without generating or reprinting a new code.
Zoho TouchPoint Dynamic QR Codes go further than basic generators by connecting every scan to a trackable, actionable destination, such as a lead form, appointment calendar, profile page, or survey, feeding results directly into your Zoho ecosystem workflows.
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The key question isn't "Can I create a QR code?", it's "What happens after someone scans it?" TouchPoint lets you decide and change that answer, track the results, and connect it to your business workflows.
| Feature | Static QR Code | Dynamic QR Code (TouchPoint) |
|---|---|---|
| Destination URL | Fixed permanently at creation | Changeable at any time |
| Reprint needed to change destination | Yes | No |
| Scan analytics | None | ✓ Full analytics |
| Version history | None | ✓ Per-destination tracking |
| CRM / workflow integration | None | ✓ Full Zoho ecosystem |
| Branded, customizable design | Basic (most free tools) | ✓ Full Design Studio |
| Short URL included | - | ✓ Auto-generated (editable on Enterprise and Ultimate) |
| Cost | Free (basic tools) | Free on Standard edition |
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The create flow runs through five stages, shown in the progress bar at the top of the screen: Name & assign, Design dynamic QR, Set destination, Send for approval, and Reviewed. The steps below follow that order.
IMPORTANT
Always test your QR code before printing or deploying. A code that fails to scan on a billboard or product box cannot easily be replaced.
After designing the code, select what happens when someone scans it. You can choose from any of the 10 currently available TouchPoint destination types (Survey Form is coming soon):
| Destination | Best used for |
|---|---|
| Profile | Networking, events, conference badges |
| vCard | Quick contact saving from printed materials |
| Lead Magnet Form | Brochures, trade shows, OOH advertising, product packaging |
| Zoho Forms | Reusing a form you have already built in Zoho Forms |
| Appointment Form | Service businesses, consultants, healthcare |
| Survey Form COMING SOON | Receipts, restaurant tables, product packaging, post-event feedback |
| Link Page | Marketing campaigns with multiple CTAs |
| Website URL | Directing to any existing page |
| App Download | Product packaging, retail, app launch campaigns |
| Instant Message | Service counters, storefronts, customer support |
| Instant Email | Printed ads, business stationery |
To build a new destination, pick a type from the destination selector. To point this code at something you have already made, use Pick from your existing destinations under Reuse.
Once the destination is set, your QR code is ready to download and use.
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Always download in SVG format for any printed material. PNG files pixelate at large sizes and can become unscannable. Hand the SVG file to your designer or printer directly.
Every QR code also comes with a short URL, the same link embedded in the code. Use this URL wherever a QR code isn't practical: social media bios, email body text, SMS campaigns, or digital ads.
On Enterprise and Ultimate editions, you can replace the auto-generated slug with one of your own. While designing the code, open Personalize → Custom Smart URL and edit the part after the domain.
NOTE
Zoho TouchPoint cannot design full marketing collateral such as brochures, standees, or flyers. Download your QR code and hand it to your designer to incorporate into your print layouts.
This is the defining capability of a Dynamic QR Code, and it is available on all editions. You can point a printed, deployed QR code to a completely different destination without touching the physical material.
Example: A conference organizer prints one QR code on all event materials. Before the event it points to a registration form. During the event it switches to the day's schedule. After the event it points to a feedback survey, all without reprinting a single sheet.
Every time you change a QR code's destination, Zoho TouchPoint automatically creates a new version and tracks it independently. This means you never lose historical scan data, and you can compare performance across every destination the code has ever pointed to.
| Version | Destination | Active period | Interactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1 | Event Registration Form | May 1 to May 14 | 1,200 scans · 940 form fills |
| v2 | Event Schedule Page | May 15 to May 16 | 800 scans |
| v3 | Post-Event Survey | May 17 to present | 430 scans · 310 responses |
Additional analytics available for each version and overall include:
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On Enterprise and Ultimate editions, if a version underperforms relative to others, TouchPoint will surface a smart recommendation. For example: "Your product brochure destination had 45% lower engagement than your lead form. Consider updating the content."
Place QR codes on billboards, newspaper ads, magazine features, and transit advertising. Link to a lead form or landing page, and measure exactly how many interactions each placement generates. Change the destination to a new offer without reprinting.
Add a QR code inside or on product packaging linked to warranty registration, setup guides, or support resources. You can later redirect it to a loyalty program or product review form, without changing the packaging.
Use a single QR code throughout an event lifecycle: pre-event registration, then on-site schedule and resources, then a post-event feedback survey. One code, three destinations, full analytics on each.
Display a QR code on your storefront window. Even when closed, customers can browse products, book consultations, or join your mailing list. Update the destination for seasonal promotions without replacing signage.
Print QR codes on career fair materials and job advertisements, linking directly to a job application form or talent community sign-up. Track which placements generate the most qualified candidates.
No. The physical QR code never changes. The short URL inside it simply redirects to wherever you've set the destination in your dashboard.
Yes, but you will not be able to distinguish scan data by location in analytics. For campaigns where location-level tracking matters, such as comparing two different billboard placements, create a separate QR code for each location.
Always use SVG. This is a vector format that scales to any size, from billboard to business card, without any loss of quality or scan reliability.
No. You can change the destination as many times as you need in all editions. Each change creates a new version tracked separately in analytics.
You can see geographic data (country, city) for all scans. For placement-level tracking, create one QR code per placement, for example one for your billboard and a separate one for your magazine ad, so you can compare scan data directly in analytics.
Heavy customization, such as very small quiet zones, low contrast colors, or large logo overlays, can reduce scan reliability. Try increasing color contrast, reducing the logo size, or simplifying the pattern. Always test before printing.