diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 450bd82..2425a82 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Depending on your data requirements you may want to tweak the QR code output. Th
 | `version`                 | int                  | `QrVersions.auto` or a value between 1 and 40. See http://www.qrcode.com/en/about/version.html for limitations and details.                                                                         |
 | `errorCorrectionLevel`    | int                  | A value defined on `QrErrorCorrectLevel`. e.g.: `QrErrorCorrectLevel.L`.                                                                                                                            |
 | `size`                    | double               | The (square) size of the image. If not given, will auto size using shortest size constraint.                                                                                                        |
-| `padding`                 | EdgeInsets           | Padding surrounding the QR code data.                                                                                                                                                               |
+| `padding`                 | EdgeInsetsGeometry   | Padding surrounding the QR code data.                                                                                                                                                               |
 | `backgroundColor`         | Color                | The background color (default is none).                                                                                                                                                             |
 | `eyeStyle`                | QrEyeStyle           | Configures the QR code eyes' (corners') shape and color.                                                                                                                                            |
 | `dataModuleStyle`         | QrDataModuleStyle    | Configures the shape and the color of the dots.                                                                                                                                                     |
diff --git a/lib/src/qr_image_view.dart b/lib/src/qr_image_view.dart
index 357d6ca..292ae22 100644
--- a/lib/src/qr_image_view.dart
+++ b/lib/src/qr_image_view.dart
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ class QrImageView extends StatefulWidget {
   final int errorCorrectionLevel;
 
   /// The external padding between the edge of the widget and the content.
-  final EdgeInsets padding;
+  final EdgeInsetsGeometry padding;
 
   /// The intended size of the widget.
   final double? size;
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ class _QrContentView extends StatelessWidget {
   final Color? backgroundColor;
 
   /// The padding that surrounds the child widget.
-  final EdgeInsets? padding;
+  final EdgeInsetsGeometry? padding;
 
   /// The child widget.
   final Widget child;