One scan, message ready to send
An SMS QR code encodes a phone number and a pre-written message. Scan it and your phone's messaging app opens with everything filled in. The recipient just taps Send — no typing a number, no drafting text from scratch.
How to Create an SMS QR Code
The whole process takes under a minute. Generated entirely in your browser — no data ever leaves your device.
Open the generator and pick SMS
Click the button above, or open QR Studio and select the 💬 SMS tab at the top of the form.
Enter the destination phone number
Type the number the SMS will be sent to, including country code (e.g. +1 for the US). This is the only required field.
Add a pre-written message (optional)
Type the message you want pre-filled — an enquiry template, a booking request, a support phrase. The person scanning can edit it before sending.
Customize and download
Choose your colors and corner style, then download as PNG, SVG, EPS, or PDF. No watermark, no account needed.
Where SMS QR Codes Work Best
Any situation where you want someone to text you without the friction of saving a number or typing a message from scratch.
Restaurants & takeaways
Let customers text their order or table request. Pre-fill "I'd like to book a table for" to prompt the right message.
Property listings
Print on for-sale or for-rent signs. Scan to text the agent — no calling, no searching for a number.
Event registration
Scan to text your name for a guestlist or waitlist. Pre-fill "Add me to the list:" to keep responses consistent.
Customer support
Put a QR code on packaging or receipts. Scan to open a pre-written support request — reduces friction for unhappy customers.
Social media & creators
Add to your media kit so brands can reach out with a single scan instead of hunting for your contact info.
Vehicle signage
Print on van wraps or window stickers. Passersby can text for a quote without writing down a number while driving.
How the SMS QR Code Works
The code uses the standard sms: URI scheme, which is recognised natively by both iPhone and Android without any app. Behind the scenes it looks like:
sms:+15551234567?body=Hi%2C+I%27d+like+to+book+a+table
When scanned, the phone's default messaging app opens with the number and message pre-populated. The sender reviews it and taps Send — or edits first if they want to add details. QR Studio encodes this entirely client-side, so your phone number and message text are never uploaded to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Both platforms support the sms: URI scheme natively. Scanning with the camera app opens the default messages app — iMessage on iPhone, Messages (or your default SMS app) on Android — with the number and text pre-filled.
Yes. The QR code pre-fills the message field but doesn't send it automatically. The messaging app opens and the sender can edit or add to the message before tapping Send.
Yes, the message body is optional. If you leave it blank, scanning will open the messaging app addressed to your number with an empty message field. The sender types their own message from scratch.
No. SMS QR codes from QR Studio are static — the phone number and message are encoded directly into the image. It works permanently as long as the number stays active.
Yes. Upload any PNG, JPG, SVG, or WebP in the Logo / Image Overlay section. QR Studio raises error correction to H (30%) automatically so the code stays scannable with the logo overlaid.
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