SMS QR Code Generator
Let customers text you with one scan — phone number and message pre-filled, no typing required.
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How it works
Enter your number and message
Add your phone number with country code and an optional pre-filled SMS message.
Print and display
Add to business cards, receipts, service leaflets, or storefronts.
Customers text in one tap
Scan → Messages opens with your number and text ready → they tap Send.
What is a SMS QR code?
An SMS QR code opens a text message pre-filled with your number and a message, so customers reach you in one tap. Because SMS needs no internet, it works even where mobile data is patchy.
Use it for bookings, opt-in lists, or support — “text BOOK to reserve” becomes a single scan. It works with shortcodes, opens the phone’s default messaging app, and the number or message stays editable from your dashboard.
Who uses SMS QR codes
Appointment bookings
"Text BOOK to reserve a slot" — scan opens SMS with that exact message pre-filled.
Opt-in marketing lists
"Scan to subscribe to offers" — text joins your SMS list automatically.
Customer support
Receipt QR: scan to text your support line with the order number in the message.
Delivery updates
Parcel label: scan to text the courier for a delivery update — no app download needed.
Static vs dynamic SMS QR codes
A plain (static) QR is frozen the moment it's printed. A Photon QR is dynamic — editable, trackable, and reusable for life.
| Capability | Static QR | Photon QR |
|---|---|---|
| Edit the destination after printing | ||
| Real-time scan analytics | ||
| Custom short link | ||
| Set expiry or password | ||
| Brand logo in the centre | Limited | |
| Reprint when details change | Always | Never |
What's included
Every SMS QR code on Photon QR comes with analytics, dynamic editing, and professional export built in.
Compare plans- Pre-filled phone number and message
- Works on iOS and Android Messages
- Country code selector
- Update number or message any time
- Scan analytics
- Compatible with SMS shortcodes
- No internet connection needed to send
Frequently asked questions
Does it work without internet on the scanner?
SMS itself doesn't need internet — the QR just opens the Messages app. The scanner needs SMS/cellular, not data.
Can I pre-fill the SMS body?
Yes — set a default message (e.g. "BOOK appointment") so scanners just tap Send.
Can I use it with an SMS shortcode?
Yes — enter the shortcode as the phone number (e.g. 12345). It works the same way.
Can I change the number after printing?
Yes — update the number from your dashboard. All printed QRs immediately route to the new number.
Which messaging apps does it open?
The default SMS app on the device — Apple Messages on iPhone, Google Messages on Android, or whatever the user has set as default.
Explore other QR code types
One account, 21 QR types — all dynamic, all with analytics.
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