Make an SMS QR code
People scan the code and their phone opens a new text message to your number, with your message ready to send. Useful for sign-ups, entries, and quick replies.
Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Start with + and the country code, or choose the country.
0 of 160 characters for one text message.
SMSTO is the format camera apps on iPhone and Android read. Try this first.
Type a phone number and your code appears here.
No code yet
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How to make an SMS QR code
- 01Type the number the message goes to, with its country code.
- 02Write the message people will send, such as a keyword.
- 03Keep the SMSTO format, or try the sms link if a phone leaves the message out.
- 04Select Test scan, then test the code on an iPhone and an Android phone.
Questions
Does scanning the code send a text?
No. It opens a new message, filled in and ready. Nothing is sent until the person taps Send, and they can change the message first.
Do iPhone and Android phones behave differently?
A little. Both camera apps read SMSTO codes and open the message, but phones differ in how they handle the message text, and some versions open the conversation with the text missing. The sms link is the other common format. Test the printed code on both kinds of phone, and choose the format that works for both.
Why add the country code?
A number without its country code only works from phones in the same country. With it (for example +44 for the UK), the code works for anyone. Choose your country and we add it for you.
How long can the message be?
One text message holds 160 plain characters, or 70 if it has emoji or letters outside the basic alphabet. Longer messages are sent as several and may cost the sender more. Keep it short, such as a keyword.
Do you see the number or message?
No. Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
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