SMS

Creating QR Code

Content

QR Code Name

The name will help you quickly find the QR code in history

Design presets

One-click styles — all stay scannable

Color Presets

Scans well

Module gradient

Background gradient

Why an SMS QR code

  • Opens a text message with the number and wording already in place.
  • Fits keyword campaigns — the person just presses send.
  • Works on any phone, with no app and no account.
  • Message text stays editable, so nothing is sent behind their back.

Opt-in campaigns

A poster code opens a message that reads JOIN, ready to send to your shortcode.

Field reporting

A code on the asset opens a message with the unit reference filled in, so reports arrive identifiable.

Voting and entries

Event codes open a pre-written entry text with no forms in the way.

Is the message sent automatically?

No. It opens ready to send, and the person presses send themselves.

Can I leave the text empty?

Yes. Then it just opens a blank message to your number.

Do shortcodes work?

Usually yes, though some carriers treat shortcodes differently — test with your own provider before a print run.

More Contacts QR codes

Same category — pick the type that fits your content.

Preview

Preview

QR code will appear here after generation

SMS QR Code Generator | Pre-filled Text Messages

An SMS QR code fills in both the recipient and the message text, so scanners send the exact wording you need — a keyword, a code, or a request — without typing anything themselves.

What is this QR code?

An SMS QR code encodes an sms: link with a recipient number and an optional pre-written message body. Scanning it opens the default messaging app with a ready-to-send draft.

Best use cases

  • Newsletter opt-in with a keyword on a printed poster.
  • Quick 'call me back' request with the message pre-written.
  • SMS voting or poll response during a live broadcast.
  • Service activation by sending a fixed keyword to a short code.

How to generate your QR code

1

Select 'SMS' as your QR code type.

2

Enter the recipient number and, optionally, the message text.

3

Customize the design to match your brand.

4

Generate and download your QR code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the message text always be pre-filled?

Only if the scanning app supports the extended sms: syntax with a body parameter — most modern phones do, but a few older scanners open the number only.

Does it work the same on iPhone and Android?

Mostly, though the two platforms have historically differed in how the message-body parameter is formatted, which can occasionally affect compatibility with older devices.