How to Get a QR Code for a Spotify Song

Whether you want to share an absolute earworm with a friend, drop a custom track on your social media story, or market your own independent music release on posters and merch, getting a scannable code for a Spotify song is a game-changer.

Depending on your goals, you can use Spotify Codes (the native, soundwave-style graphics built into Spotify) or traditional QR codes (which can be scanned by any standard phone camera).

This step-by-step guide walks you through every method to generate, customize, and scan a code for any Spotify track.

Method 1: The Easiest Way (Using Spotify’s Built-In “Spotify Codes”)

Spotify features a built-in tool that turns any song, album, playlist, or artist profile into a unique, scannable barcode-like graphic placed right beneath the track artwork.

On Mobile (iOS & Android)

1. Open the Spotify app and find the song you want to share.
2. Tap the three-dot menu icon (ellipsis) located next to the song title.
3. Look at the bottom of the track’s album art preview—you will see a soundwave graphic, which is the Spotify Code.
4. Tap Save to Photos (or tap the artwork to expand it) to save the image directly to your camera roll. You can now text it, print it, or post it anywhere.

On Desktop & Web Player

1. Find the song on the Spotify desktop app, click the three dots, go to Share, and click Copy Song Link (or hold Alt on Windows / Option on Mac to copy the Spotify URI).
2. Go to the official web generator at spotifycodes.com.
3. Paste the song’s link or URI into the box and click Get Spotify Code.
4. Customize the background color or bar color to fit your aesthetic, then download it as a high-resolution PNG, JPEG, or SVG file.

Method 2: Creating a Standard QR Code for a Spotify Song

While Spotify Codes look sleek, they can only be scanned from inside the Spotify app. If you want a universal code that anyone can open using just their native iPhone or Android camera app—leading them straight to the track—you’ll want a traditional QR code.

1. Copy the track link: Open Spotify, tap the three dots next to the song, and select Share > Copy Link.
2. Choose a QR generator: Head over to a trusted, free QR code generator platform (such as The QR Code Generator, QR Code Generator, or ME-QR).
3. Paste the URL: Paste your Spotify track link into the URL field.
4. Customize & Download: Tweak the design, add colors, or embed a small logo if desired. Download the final image file (PNG or SVG) for printing or digital sharing.

How to Scan and Test Your Code

Before printing thousands of flyers or sending a graphic to a friend, always test your code to make sure it routes properly.

• If scanning a native Spotify Code:
  1. Open the Spotify app on your phone and tap Search at the bottom.
  2. Tap the search bar, then click the camera icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Point your camera at the code, or tap Select from photos to upload a screenshot of the code from your camera roll. The song will instantly start playing!
• If scanning a standard QR Code:
  Simply open your phone’s default camera app, point it at the code, and tap the pop-up notification link that directs you straight to Spotify in your browser or app.

Pro Tip for Creators: If you are using codes for marketing or a music release, keep high-contrast colors (dark code on a light background) and ensure the code isn’t warped or stretched so that fans can scan it effortlessly on the first try.