How to Get and Share QR Codes for Any Spotify Song

Music is one of the best ways to connect with people, and Spotify makes sharing your favorite tracks easier than ever. Whether you want to put a song on a custom t-shirt, add a musical touch to a wedding invitation, or instantly share a track with a friend across the table, Spotify Codes are the perfect tool.

Unlike standard black-and-white QR codes, Spotify Codes feature a unique soundwave design placed beneath the album artwork. Best of all, generating one takes just a few seconds.

Here is everything you need to know about how to get a QR code for a Spotify song, album, playlist, or artist profile.

What is a Spotify Code?

A Spotify Code is a scannable image linked directly to content on Spotify. When scanned using the Spotify mobile app’s built-in camera, it instantly opens the song, album, playlist, or podcast without the need for manual searching.

They are visually sleek, highly customizable, and work on both iOS and Android devices.

How to Get a Spotify Code (Step-by-Step)

Getting the code for a specific song is a straightforward process directly within the Spotify mobile app.

1. On Mobile (iOS and Android)

1. Open the Spotify app and navigate to the song you want to share.
2. Tap the three dots (…) icon.
   • On iPhone/iPad: The icon is usually located in the top-right corner of the screen next to the album art.
   • On Android: The icon is typically found next to the song title in a tracklist or on the now-playing screen.
3. Look at the bottom of the menu. You will see the album artwork accompanied by a unique soundwave graphic underneath it. That soundwave is your Spotify Code.
4. Tap on the image to view it in full screen, or tap Save to Photos to download the high-resolution image directly to your device.

2. On Desktop or Web Player

While the desktop app doesn’t always have a direct “download code” button for every single track, you can easily grab a shareable link:

1. Click the three dots (…) next to the song on the desktop app.
2. Go to Share and select Copy Song Link.
3. Pro Tip: If you want to turn that link into a custom, high-res Spotify Code image, you can paste the link directly into the official free tool at spotifycodes.com.

How to Scan a Spotify Code

Once you have your code saved or printed, scanning it is fast and requires no third-party scanner apps.

1. Open the Spotify app on your phone.
2. Tap the Search tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the camera icon located in the top-right corner of the search bar.
4. Point your camera at the Spotify Code (either on a screen, printed on paper, or merchandise).
5. Alternatively, if someone sent you a screenshot of a code, tap Select from Photos within the scanner to upload the image. Spotify will instantly recognize it and play the track!

Creative Ways to Use Spotify Codes

Because Spotify Codes can be printed and customized, they open up a world of creative possibilities:

• Personalized Gifts: Print a code for “your song” onto a custom keychain, plaque, or framed photo for an anniversary or birthday.
• Event Invitations: Add a Spotify Code to wedding invitations or party flyers that links directly to a curated playlist for the big day.
• Business & Branding: If you are a musician, content creator, or small business owner, print your Spotify Code on business cards, posters, or merchandise to effortlessly drive fans to your latest release.

Now that you know how to generate and share your favorite tracks, go ahead and share the soundtrack of your day with the world!