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Add the destination phone in international format (+1 555 123 4567) or a 5-digit shortcode for marketing campaigns. Format: sms:+15551234567?body=JOIN.
SMS QR Code Generator
Text-Message QR Codes That Pop a Pre-Filled Draft on Any Phone
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Make QR code from MESSAGE SMS
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What is an SMS QR code and how does it work
An SMS QR code is a scannable square that, when a phone camera reads it, opens the native messaging app with the recipient number and message body already typed: the user just taps Send. It is a QR code encoding the RFC 5724 sms URI scheme, derived from the core SMS protocol defined in 3GPP TS 23.040. Supported natively across every iOS and Android device since 2010.
Add your logo, brand colors and AI-generated designs for codes that match your visual identity. Print on receipt footers, table tents, vehicle wraps, yard signs, restaurant menus, healthcare appointment cards or trade-show banners. Encode keywords like JOIN, RSVP, or INFO so customers reply with one tap. Every SMS QR is custom by default, so the destination number and body stay reusable in your workspace and every scan is validated by generating a new file your campaign.
Encode a Pre-Filled SMS Message in 3 Quick Steps
Enter the number with country code, draft the body under 160 characters, brand with logo and AI-generated designs, then download in PNG, SVG, or PDF for receipts, vehicle wraps or table tents.
Draft the pre-filled message body
Type the message customers will see ready to send. Keep it under 160 characters for a single SMS segment. Encode keywords like JOIN, RSVP, or INFO for one-tap replies.
Brand and download the QR code
Add your logo, brand colors and pixel patterns. Pick from 1200+ templates or generate QR Code Art for receipt footers, vehicle wraps or table tents. Export in PNG, SVG, or PDF.
Pre-Filled Bodies, Custom Branding, Real-Time Scan design
Pre-fill the body and recipient so customers tap Send in one move, add your logo for instant brand recognition, check scanability across receipts and table tents and edit the destination anytime.
Short URLs for print
Use clean, readable URLs beside your QR code on flyers, packaging, menus and event material.
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Template-ready designs
Start from reusable QR templates with brand colors, logo placement and scannable visual styles.
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Phone Number QR Code Generator
SMS pops a text draft for asynchronous reply; a phone QR opens the dialer for an immediate voice call when the issue is urgent.
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WhatsApp QR Code Generator
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Email QR Code Generator
Beyond the 160-character SMS segment, an email QR opens a mailto draft with structured subject and body for richer follow-up messages.
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vCard QR Code Generator
SMS pops a one-time text draft; vCard saves the full contact card to the address book for real-estate prospects and trade-show follow-up.
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Text to QR Code Generator
Plain text shows a readable string with no app trigger; SMS fires the messaging app with recipient ready. Restaurants combine both on table tents.
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Gmail QR Code Generator
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Create QR codeFrequently Asked Questions About SMS QR Codes
How do I create a QR code that sends a pre-filled SMS?
Texting with SMS QR CodesEnter the recipient phone number in international format (e.g. +1-415-555-0100) in QR Code AI and draft the message body, under 160 characters for single-segment SMS. The generator wraps both into an sms: URI (sms:[number]?body=[text]) and encodes it into the QR. Customize the design with your logo and brand colors, then download in PNG, SVG or PDF. When scanned, the phone's native messaging app opens with recipient and text pre-filled.
Is it free?
Yes. SMS QR codes are free on QR Code AI. Generate, customize with your logo, brand colors and AI-designed templates, then download in PNG, SVG or PDF without watermarks. Most SMS QR codes are custom by default, which means the destination stays created again when changes are needed and every scan is validated in your workspace with country, device, browser and timestamp data, useful for measuring campaign reach by generating a new file.
Can an SMS QR pre-fill both recipient and message body?
The RFC 5724 sms URI scheme supports both a recipient phone number and a body parameter. The messaging app opens with both fields ready. The user reviews and taps Send. Format: sms:+15551234567?body=JOIN. Most modern dialers handle special characters via URL encoding.
Will an SMS QR work on both iPhone and Android?
The RFC 5724 sms URI scheme is supported natively on every iOS and Android phone since 2010. Modern phones scan from the camera app, no extra app required. Apple Messages opens on iPhone, Google Messages or carrier-default on Android. Scan reliability is near-universal.
How do I scan a QR code shown inside a text message?
On iPhone, long-press the image and tap the QR action. On Android, screenshot then open Google Lens from the gallery. Both surface any embedded link or content. This works for QR codes received in SMS, email, or chat apps, separate from generating an SMS QR yourself.
How do I send a QR code via SMS or text message?
Sending a QR code via SMS works the same way as sending any photo. Generate and download the QR code from QR Code AI as a PNG or JPEG file. Open your messaging app (iMessage on iPhone, Google Messages on Android, or any carrier-default SMS app), start a new text to the recipient, tap the attachment or camera icon, then pick the saved QR image from your gallery and hit Send. The recipient long-presses the image on iOS or opens Google Lens from the gallery on Android to decode it. For shorter, lower-bandwidth sharing, paste the short URL into the message body instead.
SMS QR vs WhatsApp QR: which should I print on signage?
An SMS QR rides the carrier network: every phone with a SIM can receive and reply, no app or data required, but messages cap at 160 characters per segment and incur carrier fees in some regions. A WhatsApp QR opens a wa.me chat thread over data: free worldwide, supports rich media and longer messages, but only reaches users who have WhatsApp installed. Print SMS for domestic carrier-first audiences, WhatsApp for international travelers and data-connected guests, both side by side when the audience is mixed.