WhatsApp QR Code Generator
Create a WhatsApp QR code that opens a direct chat with your number. Add an optional pre-filled message for support requests, reservations, sales inquiries, event check-ins, or lead capture. The QR code is generated in your browser and can be downloaded as PNG or SVG.
Last updated: June 4, 2026
This creates a static QR code. Anyone who scans it can open the encoded WhatsApp chat link, so use a business or public contact number when printing it publicly.
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Buy me a coffeeWhat is WhatsApp QR Code Generator?
A WhatsApp QR code is a QR code that encodes a WhatsApp deep link. When someone scans it, their phone opens WhatsApp and starts a chat with the phone number in the link. If you add a message, WhatsApp pre-fills the message so the scanner can review it and tap send.
The generated link uses the common WhatsApp format based on wa.me. It is useful when you want customers, guests, leads, or event attendees to contact you without manually saving a number or typing a message. This tool creates a static QR code, so the phone number and message are written into the QR image itself. To change the number or text later, generate a new QR code and replace the printed or shared asset.
How to Use WhatsApp QR Code Generator
Enter the WhatsApp phone number with country code and no leading plus sign
Add an optional pre-filled message such as "Hi, I want to book a table"
Review the live QR preview and scan warnings
Customize the color, size, margin, dot style, and error correction level
Download PNG for general use or SVG for print layouts, then scan-test before publishing
Common Use Cases
- Restaurant table tents that open a reservation or ordering chat
- Retail counters where customers can ask about availability or delivery
- Business cards that start a WhatsApp Business conversation
- Event posters that open a registration or help desk chat
- Real estate flyers where buyers can message the agent directly
- Support pages where users can scan from a laptop screen and continue on mobile
Example Input and Output
Creating a WhatsApp QR code for restaurant reservations:
Phone number: 15551234567
Message: Hi, I want to book a table for tonight
Export: SVG for table tent print
Error correction: MScans to a WhatsApp chat with 15551234567
Message is pre-filled for the customer
Customer reviews the text and taps send
Downloaded file is ready for print placementHow This Tool Works
The tool converts the phone number and optional message into a WhatsApp chat URL, encodes that URL into a QR matrix, renders the QR code in the browser, and exports the result as PNG, SVG, JPG, or WebP depending on your selected export settings.
Technical Stack
Use a public contact number
A printed WhatsApp QR code exposes the encoded contact number. For business signage, use a business number or WhatsApp Business number instead of a private personal number.
Generated locally
The QR payload is built and rendered in your browser. The phone number and message are not uploaded to WebToolsPlanet servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I format the WhatsApp phone number?
Enter the country code and phone number without spaces, dashes, or a leading plus sign. For example, use 15551234567 instead of +1 555 123 4567.
Will the message send automatically?
No. WhatsApp opens with the message pre-filled. The person scanning the QR code must review the message and tap send.
Does this work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. The QR code opens WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business if the phone number is active on the user device and WhatsApp can handle the link.
Can I print this WhatsApp QR code?
Yes. Download SVG for the sharpest print result. Keep the QR code at a comfortable scan size, maintain a clear quiet zone, and test the printed proof before producing many copies.
Can I edit the WhatsApp number after downloading?
No. This is a static QR code. If the phone number or message changes, generate and distribute a new QR code.
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