How it works
The code stores a standard SMS payload — a phone number plus an optional message. When someone scans it, their messaging app opens with the text ready to review and send. No app to install, no number to type.
- Enter the number that should receive the messages.
- Set a short pre-filled message that names the intent: JOIN, BOOK, FEEDBACK.
- Optional: add your logo, pick a pattern style and match the colors to your brand.
- Download a PNG for screens or an SVG for your print shop.
Where businesses put theirs
- Table cards: “ Text FEEDBACK to tell us how we did” — arrives as a normal text, easy to read and reply to.
- Counter signs: “Scan to join our offer list” — each sign-up arrives with the word you chose, so you know it worked.
- Appointment businesses: “Text BOOK and we'll find you a slot” on cards, flyers and vehicle signage.
- Event posters: a scan-to-ask line for people who won't call a stranger but will send one text.
Good to know
- One message, one direction. This code sends a text to you from the customer. If you want to text customers in bulk, that needs their consent and a proper messaging tool — this isn't that, and shouldn't be.
- The pre-fill is the trick. People abandon scans when they don't know what to type. A ready message with one clear word converts far better than a blank text box.
- Keep the quiet zone. Print the code at 2 cm / 0.8 in or larger, keep the white border intact, and test with two phones before a print run.
Common questions
What does an SMS QR code do when scanned?
It opens the scanning phone's messaging app with your number and, if you set one, a ready-written text. The customer reviews it and taps send — nothing is sent without that tap.
Is this SMS QR code generator free?
Yes. No signup, no account, no watermark. The code is generated in your browser, and the PNG and SVG downloads are yours to use anywhere.
What should the pre-filled message say?
Short and clear works best: 'JOIN' to join your offer list, 'BOOK' to ask about an appointment, 'FEEDBACK' on a table card. A pre-filled message removes the 'what do I even type' moment that stops people mid-scan.
Do SMS QR codes work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Both camera apps recognize the standard SMSTO format and open the messaging app with the number and text ready to send.
Can I add my logo to the code?
Yes. Upload your logo and it appears in the center of the code; error correction is raised to its highest level (30%) to keep it scannable. You can also pick a pattern style and shape the corner eyes to match your brand.
Can I use it to text my whole customer list?
No — this code sends one text from one customer to you. Texting your customers in bulk is a different job that needs their consent and a proper messaging tool; this generator is for inbound messages like sign-ups and questions.
More than a code
Profit can build the whole campaign
A sign-up code is one asset. Tell Profit what you’re promoting and it drafts the full set — a short video, social captions, a QR code, an email and more, all sharing the same message.
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