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SMS QR Code Generator
A scan opens Messages with your number, and with a draft if you add one. Useful for orders, RSVPs, and support lines.
Ask for a text instead of a phone call
SMS codes work well on packaging and event posters when you want a short reply, such as “JOIN” or “Table for 2.” The person can edit the draft before sending.
iOS and Android both understand sms: links. Keep the draft short so it is not clipped, and include the country code on anything that travels.
Questions
Will the text send automatically?
No. The message app opens with the draft. The person sends it themselves.
Can the message be empty?
Yes. With no message, the code only opens a new text to that number.
Does this work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Both open an SMS draft from this link. A few older cameras show the link as text instead of opening Messages. Test the artwork on one phone of each kind you care about.
Other codes
- URLPoint a code at a page, menu, form, or file.
- TextEncode a note, code, or short message.
- EmailOpen a prefilled email draft from a scan.
- PhoneStart a phone call from the camera app.
- Wi-FiShare WPA, WEP, or open network access.
- vCardSave a contact from a single scan.
- WhatsAppOpen a WhatsApp chat from a poster or card.
- LocationOpen a map pin from a latitude and longitude.
- EventAdd a calendar event from a scan.
- PDFOpen a PDF from a link you already host.
- ImagesOpen a picture from a link you already host.
- VideoOpen a video from a link you already have.
- MP3Open audio from a link you already host.
- AppsShare App Store and Google Play links.
- SocialShare one profile, or a short list of them.
- LinksShare a short list of links from one code.
- BusinessSave a business contact from one scan.
- MenuOpen a menu page or PDF from a scan.
- CouponPut a coupon code and offer into a scan.
- ProductShare a product name, SKU, price, or page.
- vCard PlusSave a contact with address and extra fields.
- LandingOpen a landing page you already published.
- FeedbackOpen a feedback form from a scan.
- PlaylistOpen a playlist from a scan.
- BarcodePut a product code or serial into a QR symbol.