A phone QR encodes a tel: URI. Scanning opens the dialer with the number filled in.
Technical specifications
- QR type
- Phone
- Payload format
- tel: URI
- When scanned
- Starts a phone call
How to create this QR code
Generate and download a scannable code in three steps.
- 1
Choose this type
The generator is already set to this payload type. Switch types with the pills above if needed.
- 2
Enter your data
Fill every field that should appear after a scan. Preview updates as you type.
- 3
Download the file
Customize colors or add a logo, then download PNG or SVG for print or screens.
What a phone QR code stores
A phone QR encodes a tel: URI. Scanning opens the dialer with the number filled in.
Use on business cards, service stickers, and support desks where a tap-to-call is faster than typing digits.
Include country code for international callers.
Tips for phone QR codes
- 1
Format as +country code and number without spaces for broad compatibility.
- 2
Print at least 2 cm square for close-range scanning.
- 3
Add a human-readable number under the code for manual dialing.
- 4
Test on iOS and Android; both recognize tel: payloads.
Questions about phone QR codes
Will scanning call immediately?
Most phones open the dialer; the user confirms the call.
Can I add an extension?
Some devices support pauses in tel: URIs; keep extensions in plain text nearby if unsure.
Does it work offline?
The QR image works offline; calling still needs cellular service.
Can I track calls?
Static tel: codes are not tracked. Use a URL to a click-to-call page for analytics.
Which file format for print?
SVG or PDF keeps edges sharp on business cards.