Updated：2026-09

Short Links vs QR Codes

A short link is a copyable address; a QR code is an image encoding an address. A QR code does not change its target by itself, but a QR that encodes a short link can follow that link’s current target.

Practical advice

Use short links online and QR codes for printed materials. Test every code before publishing and keep the source URL as a backup. Generate a short link and QR code.