SMS QR Code Generator
Start a pre-filled text message with one scan.
An SMS QR code opens the messaging app with your number and a message already written. Scanners just hit send, which makes it ideal for SMS opt-ins, contests, feedback, and quick support requests.
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What is a SMS QR code?
An SMS QR code encodes a phone number and an optional message so a scan opens the texting app ready to send. You control both the recipient and the pre-written body, which turns any printed surface into a one-tap way to start a text conversation, join a list, or send a keyword.
How SMS QR codes work in Crafty QR
Static or dynamicA static SMS QR code writes the message details directly into the pattern, so any camera opens the pre-filled text instantly and the code never expires. Making it dynamic encodes a short craftyqr.com/r/ link that opens a Crafty QR page with a send-message button and logs each scan, so you can update the number or wording later and see how many people used it. For privacy, no phone ever sends the message on its own, the scanner always taps send.
How to create a SMS QR code
Enter your details
Choose the SMS type, then enter the destination number and the message you want pre-filled.
Customize the design
Adjust colors, dot styles, and corners, add your logo, and pick a frame so the QR code matches your brand.
Download or save and track
Export a high-resolution PNG or SVG instantly, or sign in to save it and turn on a dynamic QR code to edit the destination and track every scan.
What you can do with a SMS QR code
- Run SMS keyword opt-ins for marketing lists.
- Collect votes or contest entries by text.
- Offer a one-tap text us for help option.
- Gather quick feedback or reviews after a visit.
- Let people request a callback or a quote by text.
SMS QR code tips
- Keep the pre-filled message short and clear, since the scanner can edit it before sending.
- Use a recognizable keyword if you run a text to join campaign.
- Enter the number in international format so the text reaches you from any country.
- Choose a dynamic code when the number or campaign message may change.
SMS QR code FAQ
Can I pre-write the text message?
Yes. You set both the recipient number and the message body, so the scanner only needs to press send.
Will the message send automatically?
No. For privacy, the scanner's phone opens the message ready to send but never sends it on its own.
Is the SMS QR code generator free?
Yes, creating and downloading SMS QR codes is free.
Can I change the number or message later?
Make it a dynamic SMS QR code and you can edit the number and pre-filled text anytime without reprinting.
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