What is a SMS QR code?
An SMS QR code opens a text message with the number, and often a starter message, already filled in. The person just presses send.
It is a simple way to collect opt-ins, feedback, or enquiries by text. Prefilling the number and a keyword makes it effortless for people to reach you and easy for you to route the reply.
What an SMS QR code includes
- Phone number
- The number the text will be sent to, with the country code.
- Message
- An optional prefilled message, which the sender can edit before sending.
How to create a SMS QR code
Three quick steps, all in the generator above. It is free, there is no sign-up, and your code never expires.
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Add number and message
Enter the number that receives the text and the starter message you want the sender to see.
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Style it to match your brand
Adjust the colors, add a logo, and choose a frame so the code suits your campaign.
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Download and share
Save a PNG or SVG. A scan opens the messaging app, pre-addressed and ready to send.
What a SMS QR code is good for
A few places this type of code tends to earn its scan.
- Text-to-join opt-ins
- Quick support requests
- Vote and feedback prompts
- Order and booking messages
Tips for a SMS QR code that scans
- Include the country code so the message reaches the right number.
- Prefill a short keyword to help you sort incoming texts.
- Keep the starter message brief and clear.
- Add "Scan to text us" so people know what happens.
SMS QR code questions
Can I set the message text?
Yes. Enter a starter message and every scan opens a text that already contains it.
Does the sender still press send?
Yes. The code prepares the message, and the person taps send when they are ready.
Is the SMS QR code free?
Yes. It is free to make, carries no watermark, and does not expire.
Is the message sent automatically?
No. The phone opens the messaging app with the number and text ready, and the person sends it.
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