QR code help
Why is my restaurant menu QR code slow or won't open?
A menu code usually fails because the PDF is large, tiny on a phone, hosted behind a login, or served by a slow host. Compress the file, use a mobile-friendly page, make sure it is public, and test on mobile data.
Common causes
- The PDF is large with heavy images.
- Type is too small for a phone screen.
- The file requires sign-in or is shared privately.
- The host is slow or the file moved.
- Guests have weak signal inside the venue.
How to fix it
- Compress images and keep the file small.
- Consider a mobile web page, which adapts to small screens, instead of a PDF.
- Open the link in a private window to confirm it needs no sign-in.
- Test on mobile data in the dining room.
- Use a managed code so you can swap in a new file or page without reprinting.
- Add breakfast and dinner destination windows if menus change by time.
How to prevent it
Put the menu link under version control: one named owner, one place to update.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use a PDF or a web page?
A responsive web page is easier to read on a phone. A small, well-formatted PDF can work.
Can I change the menu without reprinting?
Yes, with a managed code.