Create a QR code that opens a WhatsApp chat with your number and an optional message.
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Full international number, digits only, no + or spaces.
Appearance
Higher levels stay scannable when partly obscured.
Your QR code will appear here as you type.
- Opens a WhatsApp chat with your number and an optional message
- Works with any WhatsApp number — no Business account needed
- Free, no account required
How it works
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Fill in the details — contact info, message, or event, depending on the tool.
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The QR code updates instantly as you type.
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Preview how it will look once scanned.
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Download the QR code as an image, ready to share or print.
Why use this tool
Every QR code type, one place
Generate codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, payments, events, and more — no need to juggle separate generators.
Private by default
Most codes are built entirely in your browser from what you type — nothing is uploaded to generate them.
Works on any device
Runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android — nothing to install, nothing to trust but the tab.
Instant results
No queues and no app to wait on — your QR code updates the moment you finish typing.
Scan-ready, every time
Codes are built with a high error-correction level, so they stay readable even with a logo or minor damage.
Free, always
Every tool here is free to use, with no watermarks, scan limits, or forced trial period.
Frequently asked questions
Use the complete international phone number including the country code, but omit any leading zeros, plus signs, or brackets.
No, this tool creates a standard wa.me link that works with any active personal or business WhatsApp number.
They will be directed to a web page prompting them to download the app or use WhatsApp Web.
Yes, you can define a custom text message that will appear in their text input field when the chat opens.
It initiates a chat directly with your number, but they still have the choice to save you to their contacts manually.
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