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QR code generator to send an SMS

Generate a QR code that opens an SMS with a preset number and message.

Processed on your device. Nothing is sent to any server.

Enter a phone number to generate the QR code.

Generate a QR code that opens the messaging app with a number and message already written, ready to send.

Builds an SMSTO: payload, the standard format QR readers recognize to pre-fill an SMS.

Use cases

  • Making it easy to send a confirmation or booking SMS.
  • Adding an SMS contact channel at an event.
  • Pre-filling a subscription message for an SMS service.

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter the phone number

    Include the country code if applicable.

  2. 2

    Type the message

    It will already be drafted when the messaging app opens.

  3. 3

    Download the QR code

    Share the code wherever you need it.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work the same on every phone?
The SMSTO: format is widely compatible, but the exact behavior when opening the messaging app may vary slightly by operating system.
QR & barcodes