Static vs dynamic QR codes: what changes?
The distinction is about what the code stores and who controls the destination—not whether the visible pattern moves.
Static: the destination is in the symbol
A static QR code directly encodes its content. For a website code, that is the URL itself. The code keeps pointing to that same text after printing; it cannot be edited by the generator later.
If the encoded website changes or is removed, the code still contains the old address. Make and distribute a replacement if the printed destination must change.
Dynamic: a redirect can be managed
“Dynamic QR code” usually describes a code that points to a short redirect address controlled by a service. That service can change the final destination and may provide scan reporting. Those features depend on the provider, plan, and service remaining active.
Check recurring fees, link ownership, data collection, service limits, and what happens if you cancel before using a hosted redirect code on permanent packaging.
What Prism creates
Prism’s browser generator creates static QR codes. It does not create an editable redirect, expiration timer, account-based code library, or scan analytics. The encoded content stays in your browser while you create and download the image.