Vol. 03 — Help

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¶ Help

Answers, in plain ink.

Short notes on what amino.codes does, how to style a plate that still scans, and how to get clean files out the door.

A / Getting started
№01FAQ

What can I encode?

Plain URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards (vCard), email, SMS, phone numbers and free-form text. Switch payload types in the studio's left panel — each one renders the right input fields for you.

№02FAQ

How do I open the studio?

Hit Studio in the top navigation, or jump straight in from the homepage. No account needed to play — sign in only when you want to save plates to your library.

№03FAQ

Where do my saved plates live?

Anything you save lands in your Library, accessible from the top nav once signed in. From there you can re-open a plate in the studio, duplicate it or export again.

B / Styling
№04FAQ

How much can I style a code?

Quite a lot. Pick dot shapes, corner-eye shapes, solid or gradient fills, backgrounds and rotation. The preview re-renders live so you can iterate fast.

№05FAQ

Will styling break scanability?

Heavy gradients, low-contrast fills and very large logos can hurt scan reliability. Keep meaningful contrast between dots and background, and always test with a real phone before shipping.

№06FAQ

Can I add a logo?

Yes — drop an image into the style panel. Keep it small (under ~20% of the code area) and centered so the error correction can absorb it.

C / Export & licensing
№07FAQ

PNG vs SVG — which should I pick?

PNG for web, slides and quick sharing. SVG for print, signage, packaging and anywhere you need infinite scaling without softness.

№08FAQ

What resolution is the PNG?

PNG exports render at a high resolution suitable for screens and modest print. For large-format print, prefer SVG.

№09FAQ

Can I use exports commercially?

Yes. Codes you generate are yours — use them in products, marketing, packaging and client work without attribution.

¶ Still stuck?

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