Simple guides for your digital menu.
Everything you need to create, design, publish and share your MenuDecoded QR menu.
Getting started
MenuDecoded lets you create a mobile-friendly digital menu and share it using a permanent QR code. Customers scan the QR with their phone camera and view your menu in a web browser — no app is required.
Create your first menu
- Create a MenuDecoded account and complete your business setup.
- Open Menu Builder from the dashboard.
- Add your menu categories and items.
- Open Design to choose a theme and customise the look of your menu.
- Open QR Codes to test and download your permanent menu QR.
- Scan the downloaded QR with your own phone before printing it.
Design & branding
The Design page controls how your public menu looks. Start with a theme, then customise the menu to better match your brand.
You can configure your business logo, header banner, font family, text sizes, colours, card style, spacing, item layout, category style and image presentation. Some themes and design options are available with Pro.
Recommended brand images
- Business logo: square image, at least 400 × 400 px.
- Header banner: approximately 1600 × 600 px or wider.
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 5 MB.
Use the preview while editing, then save the design to publish your changes.
QR Codes & Print Studio
Your QR code points to your MenuDecoded public menu. Because the destination remains tied to your menu, normal menu updates do not require you to print a new QR code.
Download your QR
- Open QR Codes.
- Confirm the menu destination using Test QR Destination.
- Choose the available QR options and resolution.
- Select Download QR PNG.
- Scan the downloaded image with a phone before sending it for printing.
QR Print Studio
Print Studio creates a ready-to-print portrait QR card with your business name, heading and customer instructions. Pro users have access to additional templates and QR customisation options.
Publish & menu availability
Your public menu is available through its unique MenuDecoded link and QR code. Changes you save to menu content or design are reflected on the online menu.
Online / Offline control
Pro users can temporarily set the public menu to Offline from Settings and display a custom heading and message. Your existing QR code does not change, so the same printed QR will work again when the menu is returned online.
Business settings
Settings also lets you update your business name, tagline and displayed currency.
Analytics
MenuDecoded analytics help you understand how your menu is being viewed. Depending on your plan, you can review menu views, QR activity, unique visitors and traffic trends. The Free plan includes limited analytics history, while Pro provides full analytics history.
Free & Pro plans
You can start with MenuDecoded for free and upgrade when you need a larger menu or additional design and QR features.
Free
- 1 business and 1 menu
- Up to 3 categories and 5 menu items
- Permanent QR code
- Basic themes
- 7-day analytics
Pro
- 1 business and 1 menu
- Up to 20 categories and 50 menu items
- Premium themes and additional design control
- QR Designer and Print Studio features
- Full analytics history
- Online / Offline menu control
Current Pro pricing is shown on the MenuDecoded pricing page and in your account before purchase.
Billing & subscription management
Paid MenuDecoded subscriptions are processed by Paddle as Merchant of Record. From your account, open Plan and use Manage Billing to access available subscription and billing options.
For questions about cancellations or refunds, review the MenuDecoded Refund Policy or contact support.
Frequently asked questions
Do customers need to install an app?
No. Customers scan your QR code and the menu opens in their phone's web browser.
Do I need a new QR code when I update my menu?
No. You can update normal menu content while continuing to use the same permanent QR code.
Can I mark an item as sold out?
Yes. Menu Builder lets you change an item's availability without deleting it.
Can I add my own logo and food photos?
Yes. You can upload a business logo and header image from Design, and individual food images from Menu Builder.
Can I try MenuDecoded for free?
Yes. MenuDecoded has a Free plan, so you can create and publish a small menu without starting a paid trial.
What happens if I temporarily take my menu offline?
Pro users can show an offline message while keeping the same public menu address and QR code. When the menu is put back online, the existing QR continues to work.
Need more help?
If you cannot find the answer here, contact MenuDecoded support at hello@menudecoded.app. Include the email address associated with your account and a short description of the issue. Never send your password or payment-card details.