Free WhatsApp QR Code Generator

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Create QR codes that open WhatsApp with a pre-filled message.

Scan to open WhatsApp chat with pre-filled message.

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What is a WhatsApp QR Code?

A WhatsApp QR code encodes a link that opens WhatsApp and starts a chat with your number. You can optionally add a default message (e.g., "Hi! I'd like to order" or "I need support") so customers don't have to type anything.

Scanning the code works on iPhone and Android. If WhatsApp isn't installed, users are prompted to install it or continue in the browser.

Use Cases for WhatsApp QR Codes

Use them on flyers, menus, packaging, and business cards to drive conversations. Restaurants can add "Order via WhatsApp" codes on tables. Retailers can use them for customer support. Events can offer a quick way to join a group or contact organizers.

Always include the country code (e.g., +1 for US) so the link works internationally.

How to Generate a Free QR Code

Step 1: Enter your phone number and message

Add your WhatsApp number with country code. Optionally add a default message that opens when someone scans.

Step 2: Choose size

Select a size that fits your placement—256px for digital, 512px or larger for print.

Step 3: Download and use

Download as PNG or SVG. Use on menus, flyers, or business cards.

Looking for something specific? Try our vCard Generator or WhatsApp Link Tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can create as many QR codes as you need at no cost. No sign-up, no account, and no premium tier. We keep the tool free and simple.

Static QR codes (like the ones we generate) last forever. The data is encoded directly into the image, so as long as the code is intact and the destination URL or content still exists, it will continue to work. There is no expiration date.

Static QR codes encode the data directly. The URL or text is fixed in the image. They are free, simple, and never expire. Dynamic QR codes encode a short redirect URL that points to a server. You can change where that redirect goes without reprinting the code, and you can track scans. Dynamic codes usually require a paid service.

Yes, the QR codes you generate here are safe to use. We do not store the text or URLs you encode. Your input is sent to our server only to generate the QR image and is not saved, logged, or shared. Once the image is sent back to you, that data is discarded.

Common reasons and fixes: Too small - make the QR code at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) per side for print, or 200×200 pixels for digital use. Poor contrast - use dark modules on a light background. Damaged or obscured - avoid covering the code with text, logos, or folds. Wrong URL - double-check the link before generating.

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