How-To Guide
How to Add a QR Code to a Birthday Card
Pair any greeting card with a scannable surprise. Follow these steps to print a QR that unlocks your birthday digital time capsule, complete with voice and photo.
Step-by-Step
- Step 1
Create the digital time capsule
Sign up or log in, start a capsule, and upload the photos plus voice note you want them to hear on their birthday.
- Step 2
Schedule the unlock date
Set the reveal to their birthday (or a specific time that morning) so the capsule stays sealed until then.
- Step 3
Download the printable QR insert
From the share menu, choose ‘Printable QR’ to get a high-resolution insert sized for greeting cards.
- Step 4
Print, trim, and tape inside the card
Use standard printer paper or sticker paper. Trim along the crop marks, tape inside the card, and add a hint for the recipient to scan on the big day.
Free Printable Template
Every capsule includes a printable QR insert sized for standard cards. Print in color for a premium look or use sticker paper to turn it into a peel-and-stick surprise. The QR link stays private until the unlock date.
Next Steps
Ready to send your birthday QR message? Start a capsule today, or explore more birthday time capsule ideas to keep the surprises coming.