Then hit “Generate QR Code” in the lower right-hand corner to bring up your image next to a QR code. In the Nintendo App, head to Animal Crossing's Nook Link, go to 'Designs,' and then “Scan QR Code.” You’ll then be able to use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code. Once done, simply hit “save” and it will be uploaded to Nintendo. Using an online tool, this guide will teach you how to create your own custom QR codes to share with Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, and not only that, we'll show you how to convert normal images into Animal Crossing QR codes - mind, the low-resolution and colour palette of Animal Crossing designs may render your ideal images into.
With free iPhone app QR MyDesign Assistant
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In the Animal Crossing games, you've always been allowed to design your own clothes, signs, carpets, and posters.
In the 3DS game Animal Crossing: New Leaf, however, there's even an option for those of us without any artistic talent.
With the new QR code reader, found in The Able Sisters shop, you can immediately import textures and textiles from other, more talented villagers.
The creator of iOS app QR MyDesign Assistant has borrowed this handy new feature to help you turn any photograph or image into an Animal Crossing-compatible code. Here's how to use it in a few easy steps.
Custom Designs Qr Animal Crossing
Hat tip to Tiny Cartridge for finding the app.
| Download the free iPhone app QR MyDesign Assistant. You can get it on the App Store here. It isn't made for the iPad, but it still works as intended on a tablet. |
| Choose the 'Convert' tab at the bottom of the screen, then hit the 'Pick' button in the top-right corner.You can choose 'MyDesign' to make a floor, sign, or item of clothing. Or you can choose 'Board' to make a custom face cutout standee. |
| Choose a picture from your iOS photo library. Simple and clear images with not many colours work best. You can then crop the image to import just a specific part of the picture. |
| Here's what it will look like in the game. You can give it a name, and then hit 'to QR' to see your code.Get the code up on the screen of your phone, and then dig out your 3DS. |
| Load up Animal Crossing: New Leaf, head to Main Street, and enter the Able Sisters clothes shop.Now, to gain access to the QR code reader (a.k.a. the sewing machine), you'll need to have befriended Sable. This means talking to her every day for about a week or two (to finally coax her out of her shyness).Once Sable becomes your pal, you'll see a big old machine in the back of the room (like in the screenshot above). |
| Done that? Okay, cool. Use the machine and choose 'Read a QR Code'. You'll also need to choose a spot in your texture library to save the custom design.Then, point the 3DS camera at your phone, and line the QR code up with the frame. |
| And you're done. You'll now have your photo in your design library, and can use it wherever you want.Here, I've stuck a photo of Mario on my town flag. Because why the bloody hell not. |
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You can go wild with the customization in Animal Crossing: New Horizons — you can create ridiculous meme-ified paintings to hang on your walls, make unique t-shirts with your friends’ faces, or just recreate your favorite designs online. To do all that, you’ll need to take a few extra steps in Animal Crossing: New Horizons — there’s a way to import everything, just like in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and turn your drab island into a custom-built base to show off your personal brand of insanity.
To really start swapping and sharing designs, you’ll need to take advantage of two resources — a handy website, and an official Nintendo Switch app. Combine these powers, and you can become an unstoppable master of importing, and turn your island into Nicholas Cage heaven. Y’know, if you’re into that sort of thing.
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Make Picture Qr Code Animal Crossing
To scan / import images online in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you’ll need two handy resources.
- The Nintendo Switch Online app on iOS or Android.
- Download the Switch Online app for free here: iOS | Android
- The Animal Crossing Pattern Tool — a separate website with tools to upload and share images automatically formatted for Animal Crossing.
By linking your Nintendo Switch Online app to your Nintendo Switch Console account, then activating the NookLink app in the Settings of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you’ll be able to scan QR codes with your smartphone, then upload / import those designs into Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Uploading images to the Animal Crossing Pattern Tool website will generate a QR code for you to scan.
How To Use Nooklink
NookLink is the app you can activate in your in-gameAnimal Crossing: New Horizons smartphone. After uploading an image by scanning with the Nintendo Switch Online app in your IRL smartphone, you can download the file to use in-game with NookLink.
- To activate Nooklink, go to the main menu of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and press [-] to access Settings.
- Go to Nooklink settings and select ‘Yes, please.’
Now you can use Nooklink! You’ll need to make sure your Nintendo Switch Online app (on smartphone) is linked to your Nintendo Switch account. Once they’re properly linked, you can access the Designs feature.
How To Upload Custom Images / Designs To New Horizons
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Once you’re all setup with your Nintendo Switch Online app on smartphone, have Nooklink activated in-game, and have an image you want to upload, here’s what you need to do to make the magic happen.
- Upload any image to the Animal Crossing Pattern Tool — you’ll get a lo-fi pic with a QR Code.
- Launch the Nintendo Switch Online app (on iOS or Android smartphones) and access the ‘Game-Specific Services’ area.
- Select Animal Crossing: New Horizons to find options — select ‘Designs‘ to scan your QR Code and upload the image as a design.
- Next, launch Animal Crossing: New Horizons on your Nintendo Switch and access your Nookphone in-game. Use the Nooklink app to download the designs you’ve uploaded!
It’s a little complicated, but it’s worth all the trouble. Now you can generate any image you want — just try to keep things wholesome. Don’t forget about all the friends visiting your island!
Unless you want to freak them out. That’s pretty cool too.