QR Maker

Phone Number QR Code Generator

Let people call you by scanning, without typing your number.

  1. Pick a type(done)
  2. 2Add content(current step)
  3. 3Save

Type

Phone

Calls the number.

Preview

Waiting

Fill in the form above and your QR code appears here.

Size
Margin

Output 512 × 512px · 4-module margin

Add some content to turn on the save buttons.

StyleOptional · Frame, color, background, error correction, logo

Frame

Adds a colored border and a one-line caption around the code. Included in the saved PNG, SVG and the print sheet.

Code color

#111111

Background

Error correction

Maximum keeps the code readable when part of it is covered or damaged, but makes it denser.

Center logo

How a phone number QR code works

The code contains a tel: link, the same kind a “Call us” button uses on a website: tel:+14155552671. Spaces, dashes and brackets are removed, and only digits and a leading plus sign are kept.

When scanned, the phone shows the number and offers to call it. On iPhone the Camera app displays a banner; on Android the camera or Google Lens shows a call button. The phone never dials by itself; the person always confirms. The code is among the smallest you can make, so it scans easily even when printed small.

Because only digits and the plus sign are kept, extensions and pauses written as commas or “ext.” are dropped. If callers need an extension, print it next to the code.

Where it helps

  • A plumber's van carries a large code on the side, so someone stuck in traffic behind it can save the call for later without writing anything down.
  • A “For sale” sign in a car window opens a call to the seller, which is safer than squinting at a number while walking past.
  • A clinic's appointment card links to the booking line, reducing misdialed calls.
  • An apartment building posts the property manager's emergency number as a code in the lobby.

Tips before you print

  1. Write the number in international form, starting with + and the country code, so it works for visitors and roaming phones.
  2. Print the number as text beside the code as well. Some people prefer to dial, and it helps anyone without a camera.
  3. For vehicles and outdoor signs, size the code for the real viewing distance: roughly one tenth of the distance, so 30 cm (12 in) for someone 3 m away.
  4. Use the SVG file for vinyl lettering and large signs so the edges stay sharp.

Questions

Does the phone call automatically when scanned?
No. It shows the number and the person taps to call.
Can I include an extension?
Not in the code. Extensions are removed when the number is cleaned up, so print the extension as text next to it.
Does it work for landlines and toll-free numbers?
Yes. Any number a phone can dial works, including toll-free numbers, as long as the caller's carrier allows the call.
What if my number changes?
The number is stored in the code, so you will need a new code and new prints.