Phone QR Code Generator

Create a QR Code for a Phone Number

Create a free phone QR code online with FreeQRCodeCreate.com. Enter a telephone number into the generator above and create a QR code that can be scanned with a compatible smartphone to start a phone call.

The phone number is automatically formatted as a tel: link inside the QR code. Visitors do not need to type the tel: prefix themselves.

Phone QR codes are useful for businesses, customer support, sales teams, restaurants, service providers, events, printed advertising, business cards, and anywhere you want to make a telephone number easy to call.

How to Create a Phone QR Code

1. Enter the telephone number. Type the phone number you want people to call.
2. Customize the QR code. Choose your QR code colour, background, dot style, and corner style.
3. Add your logo. Upload a logo if you want to create a branded QR code.
4. Choose the QR code size. Select a size appropriate for your intended use.
5. Test the QR code. Scan it with a smartphone and check that the correct phone number appears in the calling interface.
6. Download your QR code. Save it as PNG, JPG, or SVG.

How Does a Phone QR Code Work?

A phone QR code contains a telephone link using the tel: URI scheme. When a compatible smartphone scans the QR code, the device can recognize the telephone number and open its calling interface.

For example, if you enter +44 20 1234 5678, the QR code contains the telephone link tel:+442012345678.

The person scanning the code can then review the number and choose whether to place the call. The exact behaviour can vary depending on the smartphone, operating system, QR scanner, and device settings.

Where Can You Use a Phone QR Code?

Business Cards

Add a phone QR code to a business card so customers or contacts can quickly access your telephone number without manually typing it.

Business Websites and Printed Materials

Use a phone QR code on brochures, flyers, posters, advertisements, signs, and other materials where customers may want to contact your business by phone.

Customer Support

Place a QR code next to a customer support number to make calling your support team easier from printed materials or displays.

Restaurants and Local Businesses

Restaurants, shops, tradespeople, and other local businesses can use phone QR codes to make their contact number easier for customers to access.

Events

Add a phone QR code to event materials when attendees may need to contact an organizer, venue, or support number.

Vehicles and Signage

A phone QR code can make a business telephone number accessible from vehicle graphics, signs, displays, and other physical locations.

Customize Your Phone QR Code

Customize the appearance of your phone QR code to match your business or branding.

Custom Colours

Choose a QR code colour and background colour. Use sufficient contrast to help the QR code remain easy to scan.

QR Code Styles

Select different dot and corner styles to change the appearance of your QR code.

Gradients

Add a colour gradient for a more distinctive QR code design.

Add a Logo

Upload your logo and adjust its size to create a branded phone QR code. Always test the final design after adding a logo.

Phone QR Code Best Practices

• Use the correct telephone number. Check the number carefully before downloading or printing the QR code.
• Consider using the international format. Including the country code can make a phone number more useful for people who may be scanning from another country.
• Use sufficient contrast. Make sure the QR code is clearly visible against its background.
• Choose an appropriate size. Make the QR code large enough to scan comfortably from the intended distance.
• Keep the QR code clear. Avoid placing text or graphics over the important parts of the code.
• Test before publishing. Scan the final QR code with a smartphone before printing or sharing it.

Phone QR Code vs SMS QR Code

A phone QR code is designed to open the phone's calling interface with a telephone number. An SMS QR code is designed to open the messaging interface instead.

If you want people to call a telephone number, use this Phone QR Code Generator. If you want people to send a text message, use the SMS QR Code Generator.

Download Your Phone QR Code

Download your phone QR code as PNG, JPG, or SVG. SVG is useful when you need to resize the QR code for printing, while PNG and JPG are convenient for digital documents, websites, and images.

Always test the downloaded QR code before using it on printed materials or publishing it publicly.