An SMS QR uses an SMSTO: or sms: URI with number and optional body text.
Technical specifications
- QR type
- SMS
- Payload format
- SMSTO: URI
- When scanned
- Opens an SMS draft
How to create this QR code
Generate and download a scannable code in three steps.
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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 an SMS QR code stores
An SMS QR uses an SMSTO: or sms: URI with number and optional body text.
Event check-ins, feedback requests, and retail promos use SMS codes when you want a prewritten reply.
Keep the body short so the URI stays within QR capacity.
Tips for SMS QR codes
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Include country code on the phone number.
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Prefill only essential words; users can edit before sending.
- 3
Test that your target phones open the Messages app, not a third-party client only.
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Pair with a short CTA such as “Scan to text JOIN”.
Questions about SMS QR codes
Does SMS QR send automatically?
No. It opens a draft; the user taps send.
Can I change the message later?
Not on a static code. Generate a new QR if copy changes.
Do all phones support SMS QR?
Most modern smartphones do; always test your audience devices.
Is there a character limit?
Yes, shared with overall QR capacity and URI length.
Can I use alphanumeric sender IDs?
The encoded number must be a reachable mobile number.