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Free WhatsApp QR Code Generator

A WhatsApp QR code generator turns your business number into a code that opens a WhatsApp chat when scanned with a phone camera. Add an optional prefilled message or an opt-in keyword such as JOIN, then download a PNG for screens or an SVG for print. It is free and runs in your browser.

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Runs entirely in your browser using the open-source qrcode-generator library (MIT license). Nothing is uploaded.

Your QR code

Enter your WhatsApp number to create a QR code.

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How to make a WhatsApp QR code

  1. 1

    Add your number

    Pick the country and type your WhatsApp Business number in local or international format.

  2. 2

    Choose a message or keyword

    Prefill a friendly message, or switch to an opt-in keyword like JOIN for subscribing to broadcasts.

  3. 3

    Download and test

    Download a PNG for screens or an SVG for print, then scan it with a couple of phones before you publish it.

The QR code opens a standard wa.me link, as described in WhatsApp’s click to chat help article.

Where WhatsApp QR codes work best

Restaurants and hotels

Table tents and room cards for ordering, reservations and guest requests.

Retail and packaging

Receipts, shelf talkers and boxes for support, reorders and VIP early-access lists.

Events and trade shows

Badges and booth signs so visitors can opt in to updates with a keyword.

Print and out-of-home

Flyers, posters and vehicle wraps that turn a glance into a conversation.

Turn QR scans into a subscriber list

Every JOIN builds your opted-in audience. When you’re ready, send them an approved template with WhatsApp Broadcasts and answer replies from Slack, Teams or your inbox.

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WhatsApp QR code FAQs

About WhatsApp QR codes

How does a WhatsApp QR code work?
The QR code contains a wa.me link to your number. When a customer scans it with their phone camera, WhatsApp opens a chat with you, optionally with your message already typed, so they only need to tap send.
What is a keyword opt-in QR code?
It is a QR code whose prefilled message is a keyword such as JOIN. When the customer sends it, they are asking to receive WhatsApp updates from you, which is a clear, customer-initiated opt-in. In Social Intents, an opt-in keyword marks the contact as opted in, can add them to a list and can send a confirmation automatically.
Should I download PNG or SVG?
Use SVG for print (flyers, packaging, signs) because it scales to any size without blurring. Use PNG for websites, social posts and documents. Both are generated in your browser.
Do WhatsApp QR codes expire?
No. The code simply contains your wa.me link, so it keeps working as long as the number is on WhatsApp. If you change numbers, generate a new code.
How big should I print the QR code?
At least 2 cm (about 0.8 inches) wide for close-up scanning, and larger for posters viewed from a distance. Keep the white margin around the code and test it with a few phones before printing in bulk.
Is there a limit on the prefilled message?
Longer messages make denser QR codes that are harder to scan. Keep it short, ideally under 100 characters. This tool supports up to 300 characters.

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After your QR code: more WhatsApp resources

Everything Social Intents offers for WhatsApp marketing and support, built on the official WhatsApp Business API (Meta’s Cloud API).

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  • Meta Tech Provider on the official WhatsApp Business Platform (Cloud API)
  • Unlimited agents from the Basic plan
  • Replies in Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat
  • Opt-in evidence, STOP opt-outs and quiet hours built in
  • 4.7 on Capterra

Answer every QR scan from your team’s tools

Social Intents is built on the official WhatsApp Business Platform (Cloud API): broadcasts to opted-in contacts, 90 ready-made templates, and replies answered from Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat, with unlimited agents from the Basic plan.

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