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WhatsApp QR Code Generator

Make a code that opens a WhatsApp chat with you when it is scanned, with your first message already typed. Free, never expires, and your number is not uploaded anywhere.

If you leave out https://, it is added for you. Shorter links make simpler codes that scan faster.

Your QR code appears here

Design your QR codeTemplates, colors, shapes, frame, logo and print size

Pick a ready-made look for your use. You can change anything afterwards.

Make many QR codes at once (ZIP)

For classes, name badges, product labels and print jobs. Each line becomes one code in the design you chose above. Up to 200 codes at a time.

Made on your device. What you type is never sent to FileXL.

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How do I make a WhatsApp QR code?

Open the WhatsApp tab above, enter your number with the country code (digits only, no plus sign and no zeros, for example 923001234567), and add a first message if you like. The QR code appears at once. When someone scans it, WhatsApp opens a chat with you. Save it as PNG or SVG.

How it works

How to make a WhatsApp QR code in 3 steps

No app, no account and no waiting. The code is drawn in your browser as you type, so you can see it work before you download anything.

  1. Enter your WhatsApp number

    Type the number with the country code first. Use digits only: no plus sign, no spaces and no leading zeros.

  2. Add a first message (optional)

    For example, Hi, I would like to order. The message appears ready to send when the chat opens.

  3. Download and use it

    Save the code, test it with your phone, then put it on your shop window, flyer, menu or business card.

Good to know

Tips for a WhatsApp QR code

The code holds a normal WhatsApp chat link (wa.me) with your number. It is a plain link, so it never expires and works for people who have not saved your number.

  • Write the number with the country code, such as 92 for Pakistan, 91 for India, 44 for the UK or 1 for the US and Canada.
  • Keep the first message short, so the code stays simple and easy to scan.
  • Works for personal and WhatsApp Business numbers.
  • Put a short call to action next to the code, such as Scan to chat with us.
More QR codes

Other QR codes you can make

The same free generator makes ten kinds of QR code. Pick the one that matches the job.

Privacy

Private by design: nothing you type leaves your device

Many QR code sites save your link on their server so they can count scans, and some switch the code off if you stop paying. This one does not. The code is drawn in your browser, so your link, Wi-Fi password or contact details are never sent to FileXL or anyone else, and there is nothing to expire.

Need to send a file instead of a link? Upload it with FileXL and turn the download link into a QR code here. Other tools that work the same way: the Photo Resizer, the PDF compressor and the WebP to PNG converter.

FAQ

WhatsApp QR Code questions, answered

What number format does a WhatsApp QR code need?

Use the full international number with the country code first, digits only. For a Pakistani number 0300 1234567, write 923001234567. Drop the zero at the start of the local number, and do not type a plus sign or spaces.

Can I add a pre-filled message to a WhatsApp QR code?

Yes. Type it in the Message box. When someone scans the code, WhatsApp opens with that message in the box, ready to send.

Does the person scanning need to have my number saved?

No. The code opens a chat with the number directly, even if it is not in their contacts.

Does a WhatsApp QR code expire?

No. It is a static code that holds a wa.me link with your number. It works for as long as that number is on WhatsApp.

Is this the same as the QR code inside WhatsApp?

No. The code in the WhatsApp app is for adding you as a contact from within the app. This tool makes a click-to-chat code that anyone can scan with the normal phone camera, which suits posters, menus and business cards.

Is this QR code generator really free?

Yes. You can generate as many QR codes as you like without paying, without an account and without a watermark. The codes you download are yours to use for personal or business purposes.

Do these QR codes expire?

No. These are static QR codes, so your link or text is stored inside the code itself. There is no server in between that can be switched off, and no plan that can run out. The code works for as long as the page or information it points to exists.

Do you store or see what I put in my QR code?

No. The code is made in your browser, so your link, Wi-Fi password or contact details are never sent to FileXL. Nothing is saved, and nothing is tracked about what you type.

What is the difference between static and dynamic QR codes?

A static code holds your data directly, so it cannot be edited and it never expires. A dynamic code holds a short link to a company server that redirects to your page. That lets the company change the destination and count scans, but the code stops working if the service stops. This tool makes static codes.

Which format should I download: PNG, SVG, JPG or PDF?

Choose the PDF or SVG for printing, because they stay sharp at any size, from a business card to a billboard. Choose PNG for websites, documents and chat apps. Choose JPG only if a form asks for it, because JPG has no transparency and can blur sharp edges.

Why will my QR code not scan?

The usual causes are low contrast between the two colors, a light code on a dark background, a code that is too small, a logo that is too large, a missing empty border around the code, a fancy shape that your phone reads badly, or too much text packed into it. Fix those and test again. The preview warns you about the common ones.

Can I add a logo to my QR code?

Yes. Open Logo and upload an image, or pick one of the built-in icons. The tool switches to the highest error correction, which lets a scanner rebuild the small area the logo covers. Keep the logo small and test the code with your phone before you print it.

Sources

Sources and further reading

The facts on this page come from the people who make the standards and the phones. Read them for the full detail.

About this tool

Made and checked by the FileXL Team

This QR code generator is built and maintained by the , the people behind the FileXL file sharing service. We test the codes by scanning them back with independent decoders, and we review this page and update it when phones or standards change. Last reviewed 13 November 2026. Read more on the author and contact page.

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