Shops & services
A sticker at the counter or window lets customers ask about stock, prices and hours without calling.
WhatsApp · Free · No watermark
WhatsApp QR code generator
Enter your number, add an optional pre-filled message, style your code and download in high resolution. One scan starts the chat — no saving contacts, no typing.
Your chat
Include the country code — the code opens wa.me with
your number.
Design
Code color
Corner color
Low contrast: phones may not find the code. Pick a darker corner color.
Background
Dot shape
Corners
Center icon
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wa.me/yournumber
Type your phone number to generate your code.
2048px PNG · vector SVG · no watermark
How it works
From number to chat in one scan
Everything on this page happens in your browser: nothing is uploaded and nothing is installed.
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Enter your number
Type your WhatsApp number with the country code and, if you like, a message that will be pre-filled when the chat opens.
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Style it your way
Keep the signature WhatsApp green or pick your own colors, background, dot shapes and corners. Swap the center icon for your logo.
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Download & share
Export a crisp 2048px PNG for screens and social, or a vector SVG that stays sharp at any print size — both free, both watermark-free.
Why it matters
Turn a glance into a conversation
Saving a number, finding the contact, opening WhatsApp — that's where customers give up. A QR code collapses it all into one scan that opens the chat, ready to send.
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No contact saving — the code opens a chat with your number directly, even for people who don't have you saved.
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Pre-filled message — start every conversation with context: "Hi, I'm interested in…" is already typed for them.
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Works everywhere — storefronts, business cards, packaging, service vans, menus, invoices.
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Never expires — the code is static and points to your wa.me link, so it works for as long as you keep the number.
2048px PNG export
SVGvector for print
0sign-ups & watermarks
∞codes, free forever
Where to use it
One code, a direct line to you
Put your WhatsApp QR code anywhere a question might come up — every placement is a conversation waiting to start.
Business cards
Skip "save my number" — one scan opens a chat, and the conversation is already started.
Packaging & invoices
Put support one scan away: order questions, warranty claims and reorders go straight to your chat.
Restaurants & delivery
Take reservations and orders over WhatsApp — the pre-filled message can even say "I'd like to order".
Trades & freelancers
Vans, flyers and quotes with a scan-to-chat code make you the easiest person to hire.
Real estate & rentals
On listing signs and brochures, buyers can ask about a property the moment they're standing in front of it.
Guide
WhatsApp QR codes: what to know before you print
A WhatsApp QR code opens a chat with your number, optionally with a pre-filled message. It is widely used by shops, clinics and service businesses.
Tips for better results
- Enter the number in international format with the country code and no spaces or plus sign.
- Add a pre-filled message such as “Hi, I'd like to book”, so you know what the chat is about.
- Use a WhatsApp Business number if you have one.
A common mistake
Leaving out the country code. The chat opens to the wrong number or fails entirely.
Under the hood
What is inside this code
The phone number is in international format without + or zeros, and the message is URL-encoded. The code opens a chat with the message ready to send.
https://wa.me/15551234567?text=Hello%20BestQRLimits and gotchas
- Use the full number with country code, digits only.
- The person scanning starts the chat: you cannot send to them first.
- Business accounts can use a catalogue or a greeting message; the code just opens the chat.
A realistic example
A florist prints the code on the shop window with the message “I would like to order flowers”. Passers-by scan it after closing time and the chat is waiting for her in the morning.
FAQ
WhatsApp QR codes, explained
Does it work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. It opens a chat with the number, personal or business.
Can I prefill a message?
Yes. Add text to the message field and the chat opens with it typed in, ready to send.
How do I make a QR code for my WhatsApp number?
Type your phone number with the country code in the generator above — that's it. The code is created instantly and points to your wa.me link. Add an optional pre-filled message, style the design, then download it as PNG or SVG.
What happens when someone scans the code?
Their phone opens a WhatsApp chat with your number — in the app if it's installed, otherwise in WhatsApp Web. If you added a pre-filled message, it's already typed and ready to send.
Is this WhatsApp QR code generator really free?
Yes — completely. No sign-up, no watermark, no scan limits and no expiry. You can create and download as many codes as you want, for personal or commercial use.
Do people need to have my number saved?
No — that's the point. The wa.me link opens a chat with your number directly, even if the person has never contacted you before.
Does it work for WhatsApp Business?
Yes. wa.me links work identically for personal and WhatsApp Business numbers — customers scanning the code will see your business profile, catalog and quick replies as usual.
Will the code stop working if I change my number?
The code encodes your wa.me link, so it's tied to the number. If you change numbers, generate a new code — it takes a few seconds.
Can I use my own logo instead of the WhatsApp icon?
Yes. In the Center icon control, choose the upload option and add a PNG or SVG of your logo — transparent backgrounds look best. The generator automatically raises the error-correction level so the code stays reliably scannable.
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- How to Scan a QR Code on iPhone, Android or From an Image
- QR Code Best Practices: Size, Colors, Contrast and Placement
- Why Is My QR Code Not Working? 10 Common Problems and Fixes
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- QR codes for real estate — Listings, open houses and agent contact cards.
Ready to start more conversations?
Your WhatsApp QR code takes about ten seconds — and it's completely free.