QR codes that extend a book beyond its last page
A printed book is finished the day it ships. Its companion page doesn't have to be. Book QR companion pages connect readers to videos, worksheets, audio and extras you can keep adding to for years.
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What a companion page does
A Book QR companion page is a hosted page tied to a QR code printed in your book — on the copyright page, inside the cover or at the end of a chapter. Readers scan it with their phone and see a clear list of the extra material that goes with the book. There's nothing to install and no account to create.
You decide what goes on the list: a read-aloud or author video, downloadable worksheets, an audio pronunciation guide, discussion questions, maps, recipes, errata or a preview of the next title. Try the live Book QR demo to see it from a reader's point of view.
Built for authors, publishers and educators
Independent authors can give readers a reason to stay connected: a behind-the-scenes video, a reading-group guide or a sign-up for news about the sequel. Publishers can manage companion material for a whole list from one dashboard, keeping each title's page consistent.
Educators and textbook authors get the biggest lift. Worked examples, answer sheets, audio for language learning and teacher notes can sit one scan away from the page where they are needed, and you can add resources as the course evolves rather than waiting for a new edition.
Why it needs to be editable
Books stay on shelves and in libraries for a very long time. Websites get rebuilt, video platforms change and file links break. A code printed straight to a URL can quietly stop working, and there is no way to fix copies already in readers' hands.
Book QR pages sit on a dynamic QR code, so the printed code stays the same while you change, reorder or add resources behind it. Scan analytics show how readers engage — useful when deciding which extras to create next.
Getting ready for print
Export the code as SVG for your typesetter so it stays crisp at any size. Keep it at least 2 cm (0.8 in) across with a clear margin, avoid placing it too close to the gutter where the page curves, and add a line of text telling readers what they'll find. Scan a printed proof before signing off. Book QR companion pages are part of Scansational's business solutions on the Pro plan and above; a simple link to a single page can be made with the free QR code maker.
Frequently asked questions
- Do readers need an app to open a book's QR code?
- No. Readers scan the code with their phone camera and the companion page opens in their browser. No app or account is needed.
- Can I add resources after the book is printed?
- Yes. Book QR companion pages use a dynamic QR code, so you can add, remove or reorder resources at any time without changing the printed code.
- Which plan includes Book QR companion pages?
- Book QR companion pages are included on the Pro plan and above. Plans are priced in US dollars and listed on the pricing page.
- Where should I print the QR code in a book?
- Common spots are the copyright page, the inside cover, chapter openings or the back matter. Keep the code away from the gutter, give it a clear margin and add a short note explaining what readers will find.