Printed manuals
Paper manuals add cost to every product and, once printed, cannot be updated.
Digital product instructions
InstructQR
Create product instructions people can actually follow.
A simple manual builder and hosting service for small manufacturers. Publish once, place one QR code on your product, and improve the instructions whenever you need to.
No app downloadManufacturer brandedUpdate after shipping
The problem
Common instruction formats create unnecessary friction.
Printed manuals, dense PDFs, and mandatory apps increase cost or make straightforward instructions harder to access and follow.
PDF documents
Dense documents are difficult to navigate, require zooming on mobile, and are unsuitable for many instructions.
Mandatory apps
Instructions should not require an account or an app download. Access should remain simple.
How it works
Create, publish, and maintain instructions.
A guided editor provides a consistent structure without requiring specialist design software.
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Build a clear manual
Arrange steps, images, parts, tools, checks, and safety notices in a guided editor designed for instructions.
- 2
Publish one stable QR code
Choose whether the code opens a product hub or a specific manual. Update the content without reprinting the code.
- 3
Guide customers in their browser
Customers scan and start. Your branding stays visible, the steps fit their screen, and no app is required.
Manual format
A structured format for step-by-step instructions.
Manuals are built from defined content blocks and displayed one step at a time on desktop and mobile devices.
- Warnings can be placed before relevant actions
- Tools and parts are identified within each step
- Manufacturer support details remain available
InstructQRGitHub repository setup
Step 2 of 540% complete
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Create the repository
Choose an owner, name, visibility, and README.
Who it's for
For manufacturers and product creators.
InstructQR is intended for smaller manufacturers and product teams that need to publish and update instructions without a dedicated design role.
- Furniture and homeware makers
- Hardware and component suppliers
- Independent equipment manufacturers
- Installers with repeatable procedures
- Product teams shipping short runs
- Repair and maintenance businesses
Free to use
InstructQR is currently free to use.
InstructQR is free to use. If it saves your business time or helps you publish better instructions, an optional contribution supports its development and hosting.
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