WhatsApp QR code generator
Customers scan and land in a WhatsApp chat with you, message already typed. No saving your number first. Works in every country — pick the right country code and you’re done.
Dynamic: the code points to a short My QR Studio link, so you can change the destination later without reprinting. Static: your content is stored inside the code itself. It works offline and never expires, but can’t be edited after printing.
Customize
PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG · up to 2 MB · at least 64 px
Error correction set to H for reliable scanning.
Scanners need empty space around the code. 4 modules is the standard.
How to create a WhatsApp QR code
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Choose WhatsApp
It’s already selected in the generator above.
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Add your details
Choose the country code, enter your WhatsApp number and add an optional opening message.
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Make it yours
Pick a pattern and eye style, set your colours, add your logo and a frame with a call to action.
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Download and test
Download SVG for print or PNG for screens, then test-scan it with your phone before you share it.
Where WhatsApp QR codes work best
Orders and enquiries
Restaurants, bakeries and shops take orders on WhatsApp straight from a menu or bag.
Customer support
A code on the invoice or product opens your support chat.
Real estate and services
Leads message you from signboards with the property or service already mentioned.
Events
Attendees join a coordination chat or ask the organiser a question.
Best practices
- Write the opening message from the customer’s point of view, e.g. “Hi, I’d like to order…”.
- Use a WhatsApp Business number so you can set greetings and away messages.
- Add the WhatsApp icon or “Chat with us” as the frame text so the action is obvious.
- Don’t include a leading zero after the country code — we remove it automatically.
WhatsApp QR code FAQ
Does this use the official WhatsApp link?
Yes. It encodes a wa.me link, WhatsApp’s supported way to start a chat with a number.
Do people need to save my number?
No. The chat opens directly, even if you’re not in their contacts.
Does it work outside India?
Yes. Choose any country code from the list; we never assume a country.
Can I pre-fill the message?
Yes. The message is URL-encoded into the link and appears in the text box, ready to send.
What if they don’t have WhatsApp?
The wa.me page opens in their browser with an option to download WhatsApp or use WhatsApp Web.
Need a different kind of code?
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