A coffee brand prints a QR code on every parcel. It encodes wa.me/12125550142 with the message "Hi, I just received my order". The customer scans it, WhatsApp opens on that chat with the text ready, and a support question becomes a one-tap conversation.
Free WhatsApp QR code generator
Generate a downloadable QR code that opens a WhatsApp chat with your number and a pre-filled message. Perfect for packaging, storefronts and business cards.
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Example and tips
- Add a pre-filled message that qualifies the contact (an order or product question) so you reply with context already in hand.
- Place the QR where a phone is already out: packaging, receipts, table tents, the unboxing insert. Those convert best.
- Print it at 2 cm or larger with clear white space around it, or phone cameras struggle to scan it.
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What is Kanal?
Kanal turns WhatsApp into a sales channel for Shopify stores: abandoned cart recovery, order updates, campaigns to your segments, an AI chatbot and a shared inbox, with revenue tracked per message.
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How it works
Generate a downloadable QR code that opens a WhatsApp chat with your number and a pre-filled message. Perfect for packaging, storefronts and business cards.
- 1
Enter your number
Type your WhatsApp number in international format (country code, digits only, no plus sign).
- 2
Add a message
Optionally write a pre-filled message so customers start the conversation with context already in hand.
- 3
Download and place it
Download the QR code as a PNG and add it to your packaging, receipts, storefront or business cards.
Frequently asked questions
What does the WhatsApp QR code do?
When scanned with a phone camera, the QR code opens WhatsApp on a chat with your number, with your pre-filled message ready to send. It removes the friction of saving a contact first.
Where should I use a WhatsApp QR code?
Product packaging, receipts, in-store signage, business cards, trade-show stands and unboxing inserts all work well. It turns any physical touchpoint into a direct support and sales channel.
Does the QR code expire?
No. It encodes a permanent wa.me link, so the code keeps working as long as your WhatsApp number stays active.
Can I add a pre-filled message?
Yes. The message you type is encoded into the link, so the customer opens the chat with that text already drafted. They can edit it before sending.