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WhatsApp QR Code Generator

This WhatsApp QR code generator makes a wa.me chat link and a QR code for it in one step. Pick the country code, type the WhatsApp number and, if you like, a message that appears ready to send, such as Hi, I'd like to place an order. Scanning the code or tapping the link opens a chat with you, with no need to save your number first. You can also paste a group or channel invite link. Copy the short link, the long api.whatsapp.com form, or ready HTML for a Chat on WhatsApp button on your website. Style the code in WhatsApp green or your brand colours, add a logo and a frame, and download PNG, SVG, JPG, WebP or PDF. It suits shops, clinics, tutors and anyone taking orders on WhatsApp.

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Without the country code. A leading 0 is removed for you.

0 characters. The customer can edit it before sending.

Design

Quick styles
Colours
Code colour
Shapes
Dot style
Eye frame
Eye ball
Logo
Frame and call to action
Frame
Error correction and margin

Higher levels survive more damage or a logo, but make the code denser.

Enter a WhatsApp number to generate

How to use

01

Enter the number and message

Choose the country code, type the WhatsApp number without it, and add an optional prefilled message or tap a template. For a group or channel, switch to Group or channel invite and paste the link.

02

Copy the link or button

Check the wa.me link, press Test the link to open it, then copy it, the long form, or the HTML for a website button. The link and the QR code always match.

03

Design and download the QR code

Open the Design panel for colours, shapes, a logo and the Chat on WhatsApp frame. Scan the preview with your phone, then download PNG, SVG, JPG, WebP or a print-size PDF.

Why WhatsApp QR Code Generator

Where to use a WhatsApp QR code

A WhatsApp code works anywhere people might want to ask a question or order without calling. Match the prefilled message to the place, so you know where each chat came from.

PlacePrefilled message idea
Shop counter or packagingHi, I'd like to reorder.
Restaurant table or menuHi, I'd like to order from table ...
Clinic or salon receptionHello, I want to book an appointment.
Flyer or newspaper adHi, I saw your flyer.
Business cardHi, we met at ...
Website footerHello, I have a question about ...

Common mistakes with WhatsApp links

Most broken WhatsApp codes come from the number format. Check these before printing.

  • Leaving the + or 00 in the number. The link needs digits only.
  • Keeping a trunk 0 after the country code, such as 44 07700. The tool removes it, but check the link.
  • Using a number that is not registered on WhatsApp. The chat then opens with an error.
  • Writing a very long message. Keep it to one line so the code stays easy to scan.
  • Forgetting to test. Scan the printed code with a phone that does not have your number saved.

Common questions

How does a WhatsApp QR code work?
It holds a wa.me link with your number in international format, such as https://wa.me/919876543210. When someone scans it, their phone opens WhatsApp straight into a chat with you, with your prefilled message in the typing box. They do not need to save your number first.
What number format does a wa.me link need?
The full international number with digits only: country code, then the number, with no plus sign, spaces, brackets or leading zero. Pick the country code from the list and type the rest, and the tool builds it for you, removing a leading 0 such as the one in UK mobile numbers.
Can the WhatsApp QR code send a message automatically?
No. It only fills in the message; the person still presses send. That is by design in WhatsApp, and it lets them edit the text first. Use the message to tell you where they came from, such as I saw your menu card, so you know which code works.
Can I make a QR code for a WhatsApp group or channel?
Yes. Switch to Group or channel invite and paste the invite link from WhatsApp, which starts with https://chat.whatsapp.com/ for groups or https://whatsapp.com/channel/ for channels. Anyone who scans can ask to join, so reset the link in WhatsApp if a printed code spreads too far.
Does the WhatsApp link work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. wa.me links open chats with both regular and WhatsApp Business numbers. Businesses often pair the code with a greeting message or quick replies set up in the WhatsApp Business app, so every customer gets an answer straight away.
What is the difference between wa.me and api.whatsapp.com links?
Both open the same chat. wa.me is WhatsApp's short link and is easier to share. The long api.whatsapp.com/send form does the same job and is sometimes used by older website plugins. The tool gives you both so you can use whichever your system accepts.
How do I add a WhatsApp chat button to my website?
Copy the Website button HTML under your link and paste it into your page or site builder's HTML block. It shows a green Chat on WhatsApp button that opens your chat in a new tab. Change the text or colours in the style part of the code if you want.
Does the WhatsApp QR code expire or track scans?
No. The link is inside the code, with no redirect service, so it works as long as your number uses WhatsApp. That also means there is no scan count. Add a different prefilled message to each printed code if you want to see which one people used.

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