How to Create Bulk QR Codes for Products, Teams, and Events
Generate multiple QR codes at once for products, packaging, or teams. Learn how QRSurge’s Bulk Create feature saves time and simplifies campaign setup.
How to Create Bulk QR Codes for Products and Packaging — A Quick Start Guide
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)
Here’s how to generate your first batch of QR codes.
Step 1: Navigate to the Bulk Create page
You’ll find it in the side bar, or by clicking the 'New QR code' button from the Manage page.
Step 2: Select your QR code type
The importer currently supports the following types:
- Website
- vCard
- Plain Text
- SMS
- Phone
- 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 this switch is enabled.
Step 4: Add your QR content to your CSV file
We provide 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.
- Website CSV template
- vCard CSV template
- Plain Text CSV template
- Email CSV template
- SMS CSV template
- Phone CSV template
- Location CSV template
Step 5: Upload and review your data
We validate your content and let you review the imported rows so you can fix mistakes.
Step 6: (Optional) For dynamic QR codes, set your Custom Domain, Smart Rules, and Campaign Settings
These settings will apply to all QR codes imported in the batch.
Step 7: Customize your QR codes
You can set colors, shapes, add your logo, and adjust error correction. Settings apply 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 Creation 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.
Do bulk QR codes expire? No. Dynamic QR codes created with QRSurge won't expire as long as your account is active.
Is bulk generation included in the free plan? Bulk Creation is available on Pro and Business plans. Upgrade anytime to unlock it.
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.