Create a WhatsApp QR Code
Generate a free QR code that opens a WhatsApp chat with your number and a pre-filled message.
- 100% free
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- PNG, SVG and PDF
- Phone, tablet and PC
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What is a WhatsApp QR code for?
A WhatsApp QR code opens a chat with you as soon as someone scans it. They do not need to save you as a contact or copy your number: the conversation opens ready to go and, if you like, with a first message already written.
It is ideal for businesses that serve customers on WhatsApp: orders, bookings, quotes or support. Customers go from paper, a shop window or a screen to talking to you in a second.
Advantages
- More conversations with customersMessaging you becomes as easy as scanning, so more people feel encouraged to ask, order or book.
- No need to save your numberThe chat opens directly, without customers adding you to their contacts or copying the number.
- Know where each message comes fromWith a different opening message for each poster or product, such as "Hi, I saw your flyer", you can see what works best.
- Fast, friendly supportWhatsApp is the app your customers already use every day, so your reply reaches them where they already are.
- Great for orders and bookingsRestaurants, shops, freelancers and delivery services get every request in one place.
How it works in 3 steps
- Fill in the detailsEnter your number with the country code and, if you like, an opening message.
- Customize the designChoose colors, dot shapes and a frame, or add your logo. The preview updates instantly.
- Download and shareDownload it as PNG, JPG, WEBP, SVG or PDF, test it with your phone, then print it or share it anywhere.
See the detailed instructions
- Enter your number with the country code, without the + sign, spaces or leading zeros. For example, 12025550123 for a US number or 447700900123 for a UK mobile.
- Add an opening message, such as "Hi, I would like to place an order". The customer can edit it before sending.
- Customize the design with your colors or logo.
- Download the code and scan it yourself first to check it opens the right chat.
Ideas for using it
- Business cards and flyers.
- Shop windows and posters: "Message us to order".
- Restaurant menus for delivery orders.
- Product labels and boxes for support or warranty.
- Ads, billboards and social media posts.
- Different pre-filled messages per campaign, so you know where each customer came from.
Tips
If you use WhatsApp Business, use that account's number and set up a greeting message and business hours so nobody is left without a reply.
Add a clear call to action next to the code, such as "Scan to chat with us on WhatsApp", and place it where people can scan it comfortably.
Size, color and contrast for your WhatsApp QR code
A WhatsApp QR code usually appears on counters, business cards, bags, invoices and delivery vans. On anything people hold in their hand, 1 to 1.2 in (2.5 to 3 cm) is enough. On a vehicle or a shop window, where people scan from 3 to 6 ft (1 to 2 m), you need 4 to 8 in (10 to 20 cm). A long opening message makes the code denser, so keep it to one sentence if you're printing small.
WhatsApp green is a good choice for the dots because it's dark enough and people instantly link it to a chat. Avoid light green or lime, which has little contrast with white. Put the WhatsApp icon in the center with error correction set to "Maximum (H)", or next to the code, and write your number beside it for people who prefer to add it by hand.
Other types of QR codes
Each type of code has its own generator with exactly the fields it needs. Pick the one that fits what you want to share:
- Link QR codeOpens any web page.
- WiFi QR codeJoins your network without typing the password.
- vCard QR codeSaves your contact to the phone.
- Social media QR codeAll your profiles on one page.
- QR code with logoYour brand in the center of the code.
- PDF QR codeShares documents and files.
- Restaurant menu QR codeYour menu on every phone.
- Location QR codeOpens the place on a map.
- Text QR codeShows text, even offline.
- Email QR codePrepares an email ready to send.
- Phone QR codeCalls your number with one tap.
- SMS QR codeOpens a pre-written text message.
- Event QR codeAdds the event to the calendar.
- App QR codeSends to App Store or Google Play.
- Facebook QR codeOpens your Facebook page.
- YouTube QR codeOpens your channel or video.
- Bitcoin QR codeReceives crypto payments.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. The code opens a chat with any WhatsApp number, personal or business.
What if the person does not have WhatsApp?
The WhatsApp page opens in the browser, with the option to download the app or use WhatsApp Web.
Can I change the message after printing?
No, the message is stored inside the code. If you want a different one, create a new code. The person scanning can still edit the text before sending.
Will my number be visible?
Whoever scans the code sees your number when the chat opens, just as if you handed them your business card.
Can I create a QR code for a WhatsApp group?
Yes. In WhatsApp, open the group info, tap "Invite via link" and copy the link. Then create a link QR code with it. If you reset the group link, the old code will stop working.
Does it work from a computer?
If someone scans the code with a phone that has WhatsApp, the chat opens on the phone. If they open the link on a computer, they'll see a WhatsApp page that lets them continue in WhatsApp Web or the desktop app.
Can I use a landline number?
Yes, as long as that number is registered with WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business. Enter it with the country code, without the + sign or spaces.