Create a QR code that opens a pre-filled text message when scanned — recipient and message included. Perfect for surveys, subscriptions, and quick contact.
Why use an SMS QR code?
SMS campaigns rely on people typing a short code and a keyword. Many get it wrong or give up. An SMS QR code opens the messaging app with everything pre-filled — they just tap send.
Scanning opens the messaging app with recipient and message pre-filled
Perfect for surveys, SMS subscriptions, contest entries, and quick feedback
No need for customers to type your number or remember a keyword
Works on both iPhone and Android — native messaging app handles the rest
How it works
Enter the SMS details, generate a QR code, and print it. When someone scans it, their messaging app opens with the recipient and message pre-filled — they review and tap send.
Enter the recipient phone number and optional message text
Customize colors and download your QR code
Print it — people scan, review the message, and hit send
The phone number the SMS will be sent to. Required for the QR code to work.
Message Body
Pre-filled message text. E.g., "VOTE A", "SUBSCRIBE", or "Yes, I want a callback".
Custom Colors
Match your brand with custom foreground and background colors. Free for all users.
Static (Free)
Encode the SMS directly. Free, permanent, works offline. Can't be changed after printing.
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Fill in the SMS details below. No signup needed for static QR codes.
QR Code Mode
!StaticContent is encoded directly into the QR code image. Once printed, it cannot be changed.Dynamic✨ Your QR code will redirect through our server. You can update the destination, track scans, and view analytics — all without reprinting the code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does an SMS QR code work?
An SMS QR code encodes an smsto: link with the recipient's phone number and an optional message. When scanned, the phone opens its messaging app with the number and message pre-filled — the user just reviews and taps send.
You can include the recipient's phone number and an optional pre-filled message body. The message is optional — you can create an SMS QR code with just the number if you prefer the user to type their own message.
Yes. Both iOS and Android support SMS QR codes. When scanned, the default messaging app opens with the recipient and message pre-filled. The user must tap send — the message is not sent automatically.
Yes. Set the recipient to your survey number and pre-fill a message like "VOTE A" or "SUBSCRIBE". Participants scan, review, and send — no number to remember or keyword to type.
Static QR codes can't be updated after printing. If you expect to change the number, consider a dynamic QR code (requires a free account) that you can update anytime without reprinting.
