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QR Factory 3 Release Notes

New to QR Factory? Visit the official QR Factory page to learn more about the app, or browse the FAQ for helpful tips and answers to common questions. Then, see what’s new in the latest release below.

System Compatibility

Requires macOS 12 or later, or iPadOS 15 or later.

QR Factory 3 is free to download from the App Store, with subscription and one-time purchase options available. For organizations and MDM deployments, QR Factory 3 Enterprise is available as a one-time, upfront purchase.

QR Factory 3.5.0

July 17, 2026

New
  • Added SVG export support.
  • Added advanced WiFi QR code support with expanded configuration options.
  • Added support for setting an exact gradient angle.
  • Added support for preserving vector center icons in supported formats.
  • Added an optional corner radius for exported QR codes.
  • Added export warnings when a QR code or one of its elements may not export as expected.
  • macOSAdded an option to enable or disable automatic document saving.
  • macOSAdded a command-line option to export QR codes from saved QRD files.
Improvements
  • Improved CMYK exports with more accurate colors for QR code elements and center icon borders.
  • Improved map interaction for creating location-based QR codes, with more precise location selection.
  • Improved center icon handling with better import options and more consistent behavior across platforms.
  • Improved filenames for dragged QR codes. They now use the saved document name instead of a generic filename.
  • Improved the map view with usability and layout improvements.
  • Improved the user interface with layout refinements and better handling of text of varying lengths.
  • Improved PDF exports to prevent small overlaps between QR code modules in some vector editors and preview apps.
  • Improved automatic QR code verification with clearer status messages and more responsive background processing.
  • Improved QRD file saving to keep file contents consistent and make change tracking more reliable.
  • Redesigned the app settings to make them more modern and easier to use.
  • iPadOSImproved the layout and organization of QR code settings.
Fixed
  • Fixed various user interface issues related to layout and text display.
  • Fixed an issue where automatic verification could show outdated or incorrect results after opening or editing a QR code.
  • Fixed center icon alignment issues where some scale percentages could create gaps even when QR code square alignment was enabled.
  • Fixed contour borders around center icons so they follow icon shapes more accurately at larger border sizes.
  • macOSFixed an issue where very long font names could cause the settings sections to expand and overlap other content.
  • macOSFixed an issue where long file paths could hide the Start button in the Create Multiple Codes window.
  • macOSFixed an issue where some QRD documents could be marked as edited after opening.

QR Factory 3.4.8

November 12, 2025

New
  • Added support for macOS 26 Tahoe and iPadOS 26, including refreshed UI elements and an updated app icon.
  • macOSAdded a setting to control startup behavior: open a file selection dialog or start with a new untitled document.
  • macOSAdded support for window tabs.
Improvements
  • Improved performance when opening QRD files that use a symbol as the center icon.
  • Optimized drawing performance for faster, more responsive updates.
  • Redesigned the automatic verification status with a cleaner, more compact layout.
  • Redesigned the multiple QR codes area with a more modern and refined layout.
  • Updated the multiple QR codes verification file with a clearer layout for identifying failed verifications.
  • Updated logic so the lifetime access and subscription message appears only when a subscription trial has not been cancelled.
  • macOSThe multiple QR codes window now restores its last-used position.
  • macOSReduced connections to Sentry.io so it connects only when uploading a crash log after a previous crash.
Fixed
  • Fixed missing translations in some languages.
  • macOSFixed a brief flicker that could appear when generating label pages.
  • macOSFixed a potential issue where a new untitled document could be created unnecessarily during startup.

QR Factory 3.4.7

June 15, 2025

Improvements
  • Introduced visual updates throughout the app for a more modern and consistent appearance.
  • macOSImproved the appearance of QR code settings in normal and reduced-transparency modes.
  • macOSEnhanced the design of the app settings.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the same QR code could be repeated on most labels when a CSV file did not contain a file type column.

QR Factory 3.4.6

May 12, 2025

New
  • Added improved rendering for vector-based center icons, keeping SVG, PDF, and built-in system symbols sharp when printed or zoomed. Render size can be adjusted in the app settings.
  • Vector-based center icons now store their original vector data in QRD files for improved future editing and reuse.
Improvements
  • Removed the PRODID field from Person QR codes to increase the available character count.
  • Significantly improved rendering speed when using a symbol as the center icon.
  • Significantly improved rendering speed for center icons using the contour border style.
  • Updated and optimized automatic verifier logic for faster performance when modifying QR code data.
  • Improved overall responsiveness by optimizing code executed whenever QR code data changes.
  • Standardized rendering of center icons across single QR codes, multi-code layouts, and macOS command-line usage.
  • iPadOSExports now use the saved name by default instead of a generic untitled name.
Fixed
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when specific errors were encountered while parsing a CSV file for multi-code generation.

QR Factory 3.4.5

March 11, 2025

New
  • Added an alert when a non-square center icon is selected while the Align to QR Code Squares option is enabled, explaining potential skewing and how to prevent it.
  • macOSIntegrated Sentry.io for improved crash reporting. User tracking analytics remain disabled.
Improvements
  • Updated the X logo to have a transparent background.
  • Updated the GitHub logo to a square format with a 1:1 ratio.
  • Updated the icons for the Email and Text sections.
  • Updated center icon border type names to Contour and Square for clearer descriptions.
  • Renamed the IconBorderManualCornerSize column to IconBorderSquareCornerSize.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where non-square center icons were stretched further when Align to QR Code Squares was enabled and exported in vector format.
  • iPadOSFixed an issue where certain alerts did not display correctly.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when selecting specific colors for the icon border.

QR Factory 3.4.4

February 18, 2025

New
  • Added built-in support for Signal, Bluesky, LINE, and WeChat QR codes, including the option to use the official logo.
  • Added a helpful hint for certain Social QR code types to ensure the correct data format is used.
Improvements
  • Enhanced CMYK exports to ensure the background color is always in CMYK.
  • Increased the default size of new QR codes from 512 px to 1024 px for higher-quality exports.
  • macOSImproved support for sharing data between the app and the command-line interface.
  • iPadOSImproved iPadOS 18 support, keeping the tab bar correctly positioned at the bottom of the app.
  • Updated social profile usernames to be included as the user identifier, allowing them to replace the full URL for certain services such as LinkedIn.
  • QR codes are now generated in vector format by default when exporting for labels, resulting in sharper PDF output.
  • Improved error handling when exporting QR codes to provide clearer context if saving fails.
  • Improved Social QR codes to ensure message content is URL-encoded, preserving all characters when scanned.
  • Updated layouts, control sizes, and fonts throughout the app for a more polished and consistent appearance.
Fixed
  • Fixed missing localizations for some social media parameters.
  • Fixed an issue where dashes in social profile usernames appeared as encoded characters.
  • Fixed an issue where a new blank document opened each time the app launched.
  • Fixed an issue where an error retrieving in-app purchase prices could appear when the app was offline at launch.
  • Fixed an issue where center icon symbols with extended-range colors, such as Display P3, were not exported correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where adjusting the output size did not properly scale the center icon.
  • Fixed an issue where manually setting PDF for each QR code in a label export resulted in slightly blurry pages.
  • iPadOSFixed an issue where clearing all numbers from text fields was not possible before entering a new value.

QR Factory 3.4.3

June 24, 2024

New
  • Added Reddit, Discord, and GitHub to the Social Links category, bringing the total to 39 choices with official company logos available.
Improvements
  • Refined the app icon with improved colors for a more cohesive appearance.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where generating multiple QR codes without CSV filenames, together with Overwrite Existing Files, could save some QR codes over the same file.

QR Factory 3.4.2

May 24, 2024

New
  • Added an option to overwrite existing files when generating multiple QR codes.
  • Added options for the IconBorderType CSV column that align with the app’s terminology.
Improvements
  • Updated UI elements, including shadows and colors, for a more cohesive appearance.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where CSV files using carriage returns for newlines could fail to parse correctly.

QR Factory 3.4.1

April 18, 2024

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where some QRD files would not open correctly.

QR Factory 3.4.0

April 13, 2024

New
  • Added support for selecting an SF Symbol as the center icon, with customizable colors and render styles.
  • Added customizable labels for phone numbers alongside existing preset options.
  • Added support for the IconAutoScale CSV column for automatic center icon scaling.
  • Added Indonesian and Portuguese (Portugal) localizations.
Improvements
  • Revised translations for improved accuracy across most languages.
  • Expanded the URL text field to full window height for longer character strings.
  • Improved handling of multi-line notes in Person QR codes for consistent formatting when scanned.
  • Refined processing of center icon paths in CSV files to trim leading and trailing whitespace.
  • Enhanced error logging, available from Help > Show Console Logs.
  • Improved the SEPA QR code control layout.
  • Accelerated square border rendering around center icons.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where certain file paths were incompatible with selecting center icons during bulk QR code creation.
  • Fixed automatic border type detection for partially opaque black pixels.
  • Fixed a potential crash related to center icon border drawing.

QR Factory 3.3.9

February 7, 2024

New
  • Added an AI-based CSV builder for generating QR codes from a description.
  • Added support for web URLs as center icon paths in CSV files.
Improvements
  • Improved CSV processing to handle extra quotes when defining RGB and CMYK colors.
  • Refined the interface for generating multiple QR codes.
  • Enhanced CSV parsing to accommodate spaces and variations in column names, including prefixes, suffixes, and middle text.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where error messages did not display correctly when a center icon image file could not be accessed.

QR Factory 3.3.8

January 17, 2024

New
  • Added phonetic spelling for first name, last name, and company name in Person QR codes.
  • Added custom filename formatting using data from CSV rows.
  • Added a currency list for SEPA QR codes.
  • Added a menu of 125 common SEPA purpose codes.
  • Added access to app logs through Help > Show Console Logs.
Improvements
  • Standardized the PRODID for Calendar and Person QR codes to QR Factory 3, reducing character usage.
  • Improved default file naming when generating multiple QR codes, including Person QR codes with available first and last names.
  • Upgraded in-app verification to support transparent backgrounds.
  • Significantly improved the Korean translation.
  • Enhanced field layouts, popup controls, and Person, Social, and Wi-Fi QR code views.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where multiple opened QRD files could incorrectly share the same type.
  • Fixed CSV handling issues involving empty FileName columns and missing extensions when FileType is empty.
  • macOSFixed an issue blocking access to selected CSV files or output folders.

QR Factory 3.3.7

August 31, 2023

New
  • Added built-in support for X, Threads, and Mastodon QR codes.
  • macOSRestored and improved support for opening QR Factory 2 save files.
Improvements
  • Upgraded the in-app purchase library.
  • macOSImproved compatibility with future macOS versions.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the initial export of a Person QRD file after opening could contain incorrect data.
  • Updated Wi-Fi QR codes to follow the WPA3 specification requiring double semicolons as the suffix.
  • Fixed an issue where Social QRD files could display an incorrect platform after an update added new choices.
  • Corrected a typo affecting the creation of multiple Instagram QR codes.

QR Factory 3.3.6

May 14, 2023

Fixed
  • Fixed a potential crash when using specific types of center icons.

QR Factory 3.3.5

May 12, 2023

New
  • Added the ability to verify PDF and EPS files when generating a verification summary for multiple QR codes.
  • Added a message explaining the constraints when exporting a QR code with a transparent background.
  • iPadOSImproved support for drawing on pixel alignments.
Improvements
  • Significantly enhanced CMYK support, including CMYK export to PDF and EPS, CMYK center icons, bottom text, colors, and gradients, and preservation of CMYK center icons in QRD files.
  • Added support for relative paths to a chosen folder for center icons, improving compatibility with iPadOS and simplifying the process on macOS.
Fixed
  • Corrected center icon sizing when exporting to vector formats.
  • Fixed center icon sizing when Align to Pixels was enabled for bitmap and vector formats.
  • Fixed an issue where dragging a QR code did not use its saved filename.
  • Fixed an issue where appearance settings did not function correctly after exporting a QR code.
  • Fixed an issue where the antialiasing option did not function properly when turned off.
  • Fixed an issue where CSV use with the command-line interface did not enable antialiasing.
  • Fixed an issue where CSV icon file paths containing a tilde did not function.
  • macOSFixed an issue where a chosen icon might not appear until another setting changed.
  • macOSFixed an issue where an extra untitled document might appear at startup.

QR Factory 3.3.4

April 16, 2023

New
  • Added font and style selection for text displayed beneath QR codes.
Improvements
  • Enhanced color schemes and subtle visual effects.
  • Fine-tuned drawing code for smoother and more efficient performance.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where an unspecified safe-zone color in a multiple-code CSV file defaulted to a black background.
  • macOSAdjusted label dimension titles to prevent them from appearing too large.
  • macOSFixed an issue where the bottom text size slider changed size inconsistently during use.

QR Factory 3.3.3

March 13, 2023

New
  • Added a warning when QR code data exceeds the available capacity, with information about reducing it.
  • Added automatic removal of leading whitespace from URLs to help ensure proper scanning.
Improvements
  • iPadOSImproved controls and icons so they remain visible and usable at larger system font sizes.
  • Refined usability and visual appearance across macOS and iPadOS.
  • iPadOSUpdated the keyboard type for entering phone numbers in Phone QR codes.
  • iPadOSUpdated Crypto and Wi-Fi QR code text fields to show titles above entered information.
Fixed
  • Fixed automatic verification so it runs immediately after a QRD file is opened.
  • iPadOSFixed a border around the SMS message text field.

QR Factory 3.3.2

March 1, 2023

New
  • Added Korean and Norwegian translations.
  • Added support for social profiles in Person QR codes.
  • Added support for WPA3 security in Wi-Fi QR codes.
  • Added an alert when both lifetime access and a subscription were purchased.
Improvements
  • Updated the Person QR code interface.
  • macOSUpdated text fields to resize vertically to fit their text.
  • Updated colors for a more cohesive interface.
  • Renamed the Manual border type to Square.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the default choice for a new Crypto QR code was blank.

QR Factory 3.3.1

January 18, 2023

New
  • Added official high-quality Vimeo and YouTube icons.
  • Added automatic center icon resizing to fit the middle area, configurable in app preferences.
Improvements
  • Optimized performance, especially when using a center icon and entering QR code data.
  • Updated the company list to alphabetical order.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where changing export size did not resize the center icon proportionally.
  • macOSFixed a crash when the cursor was in a phone, email, or address field and the minus button was selected.
  • Fixed translations for social media text fields.

QR Factory 3.3.0

January 8, 2023

New
  • Added calendar event alarms.
  • Added center icon alignment to QR code squares.
  • Added automatic official high-quality icons for social companies.
  • Added Cash App QR codes.
  • Added support for semicolon-delimited CSV files.
  • Added support for CSV columns in Social QR codes.
Improvements
  • Turned off autocorrect for Text and Social fields.
  • Improved handling of CSV files with empty columns.
  • Made layout adjustments to buttons and text fields.
Fixed
  • macOSFixed an issue where choosing an existing contact did not always work.
  • macOSFixed an unnecessary alert when there was no internet connection.
  • Fixed an issue where unknown types from an existing contact did not default to the first available choice.
  • Corrected a typo in Ethereum.

QR Factory 3.2.3

November 5, 2022

New
  • Added Ukrainian, Dutch, Czech, Danish, Finnish, and Swedish translations.
Improvements
  • Made the map easier to use when searching for a location or setting GPS coordinates.
  • Adjusted the padding slider layout.
  • Updated Person QR code plus and minus buttons with a lighter color.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the background color parameter was not read when creating multiple QR codes.
  • Fixed an issue where the map location marker might not be visible.

QR Factory 3.2.2

October 27, 2022

New
  • Added custom label dimensions, including paper size, rows, columns, spacing, and margins.
  • Added paper size to the displayed information for selected labels.
Improvements
  • Improved the layout for creating multiple QR codes.
  • Upgraded the library used for handling purchases.
Fixed
  • Fixed sizing issues in the selected label preview.
  • Fixed an issue where label PDF margins could be incorrect depending on the parameters.
  • Fixed an issue where label PDF output size could be cached incorrectly after changing paper size.

QR Factory 3.2.1

October 8, 2022

New
  • macOSAdded a setting to choose the folder for command-line interface center icons when generating multiple QR codes.
Improvements
  • Updated SEPA QR code information to explain the difference between the two versions.
Fixed
  • macOSFixed text field focus switching away from the file-naming menu in Text and URL views.
  • iPadOSTurned off autocorrect for URL QR codes.

QR Factory 3.2

October 2, 2022

New
  • macOSAdded command-line support for generating single or multiple QR codes with all app options available.
  • macOSAdded settings for configuring the command-line interface.
  • Added subscription and lifetime access details in the settings.
  • Added a new Avery L7164 label format with larger margins.
Improvements
  • Improved loading of existing selected folders for generating multiple QR codes.
  • iPadOSChanged QR Code Type to Type for a cleaner appearance.
  • Updated the toolbar icon for creating multiple QR codes.
  • Added the number of trial days remaining when a trial subscription is active.
Fixed
  • Fixed the link for the CSV file format.
  • Fixed minor typos.
  • macOSFixed menu items that behaved differently from their associated toolbar actions.
  • Fixed an issue where the filename might not be pre-populated when saving a QR code or exporting an image.
  • iPadOSFixed an issue where iCloud Drive files could not be used for generating multiple QR codes.

QR Factory 3.1.1

August 25, 2022

New
  • Added support for WhatsApp phone numbers with an optional message.
Improvements
  • Updated help buttons to be slightly more transparent.
Fixed
  • Fixed keyboard focus switching for some text fields.

QR Factory 3.1

August 23, 2022

New
  • Rewrote file handling so QR Factory is document-based.
  • Added support for Avery L7210 labels designed for QR codes.
  • Added the ability to import text directly from a PDF file.
  • Added Open Recent and Revert To submenus, along with additional document-related File menu items.
  • Added prompts to save or delete an edited document when closing it.
Improvements
  • Save and export dialogs now use the document filename.
Fixed
  • Fixed a typo in the German translation.
  • Fixed the Open toolbar button icon.

QR Factory 3.0.7

June 29, 2022

New
  • Added an option to set the bottom text color.
  • Added middle icon border options for automatic or manual generation, corner size adjustment, and color selection.
  • macOSAdded the ability to create a QR code from selected text through the Services menu.
  • Added validation for text fields to ensure values are within the proper range.
Improvements
  • Updated vector output formats to use the exact export size.
  • Improved bottom text layout and appearance.
  • Improved path finding for borders around middle icons with disjointed shapes.
  • Added a message when Restore Purchases does not find a purchase.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where raw code did not update after QR code data changed.
  • Fixed an issue where the background color was incorrect when using a safe zone with bottom text.
  • Fixed vertical alignment of bottom text.

QR Factory 3.0.6

May 26, 2022

Fixed
  • macOSFixed pricing for upgrades from QR Factory 2.

QR Factory 3.0.5

May 24, 2022

New
  • macOSAdded a discount for upgrades from QR Factory 2.
  • macOSAdded a Send Feedback item to the Help menu.

QR Factory 3.0.4

May 18, 2022

Improvements
  • Improved support for CSV files that contain empty rows.
  • Made subtle color adjustments throughout the interface.

QR Factory 3.0.3

May 16, 2022

Notes
  • Internal release only. This version was not available to the public.

QR Factory 3.0.2

May 12, 2022

New
  • Added a slider for setting bottom text font size.
Improvements
  • Improved the layout for Person QR codes.
Fixed
  • Fixed error dialog display when a QRD file could not be loaded.
  • macOSFixed an issue where the toolbar and some menu items were unavailable on macOS 11.
  • Fixed a missing Center Icon area icon on macOS 11 and iPadOS 14.
  • Corrected a typo for App Store Social QR codes.

QR Factory 3.0.1

May 6, 2022

New
  • Added a one-time purchase option for lifetime access.

QR Factory 3.0

May 4, 2022

New
  • Initial release of QR Factory 3, completely rewritten in SwiftUI and available on macOS and iPadOS.
  • Added safe zones around QR codes.
  • Added text beneath QR codes.
  • Added multiple fields for Person QR codes.
  • Added additional Social QR code types.
  • Added Crypto QR codes.
  • Added automatic verification to help ensure QR codes are readable.
  • Added automatic reliability level selection when using a middle icon or logo.
  • Improved multiple QR code generation, including layouts for Avery and DYMO labels.
Improvements
  • Introduced a more modern app interface.