How to use it
- Enter the phone number, ideally in international format (+1…).
- Style the code and add a phone icon and a label like Call us.
- Scan it with your phone and check the number it offers.
- Download PNG, SVG or PDF and print it.
How a scan-to-call QR code works
A phone number QR code holds a tel: link, such as tel:+15551234567. When scanned, the phone shows the number and offers to call it. The call doesn't start automatically; the person taps to confirm.
Popular uses:
- Work trucks, yard signs and banners: people call while the sign is in front of them.
- Office doors and storefronts: for after-hours calls and appointments.
- Equipment labels: a service or support line.
- Packaging and manuals: customer service.
- Pet tags, luggage and keychains: "If found, please call."
Spaces, dashes and parentheses are stripped, leaving only digits and the plus sign. Everything happens in your browser; your number isn't uploaded.
Why use the +1 international format?
| You enter | From a US phone | From a phone abroad |
|---|---|---|
+1 555 123 4567 | Works | Works |
(555) 123-4567 | Works | Usually fails |
123-4567 (no area code) | May fail | Fails |
The +1 form works from anywhere, and the tool shows a tip if your number doesn't start with +. It matters most at hotels, events and tourist spots, where many visitors use foreign phones.
Extensions: only the main number goes into the code. Print the extension next to it ("Press 2 for service").
Toll numbers: any number can be encoded, but callers can't see charges in advance, so print the rate next to a paid line.
Call, text, or save contact?
| Code | What the phone does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Phone number QR | Offers to call | Fast contact, urgent needs |
| SMS QR code | Opens a pre-written text | Callback requests, keywords |
| WhatsApp via social media QR | Opens a WhatsApp chat | Customers who prefer messaging |
| vCard QR code | Saves your contact | People who'll reach out later |
A call code holds very little data, so the pattern stays open and scans easily even when printed small.
Size, design and placement
Style it in the same studio as the main QR code generator: templates, colors, your logo or a built-in phone icon, and a frame label such as "Call now."
| Placement | Distance | Suggested width |
|---|---|---|
| Business card, tag, keychain | 6–8 in | 0.8 in |
| Door, window, counter | 2–3 ft | 2.5–3.5 in |
| Side of a truck or van | 6–10 ft | 7–12 in |
For vehicles and outdoor signs, choose error correction Q or H so dirt and scratches don't break the code. The readability check catches low contrast and a thin quiet zone, and the scan test reads back the rendered code. Send PDF or SVG to a sign or sticker shop, and always print the number in text next to the code.
Common mistakes
- No area code or country code, so the number fails from some phones.
- A typo. Call the scanned number from another phone before printing.
- An old sign after a number change. Static codes can't be edited; if your number may change, encode a page on your own website that always shows the current one.
- No label. Say who they'll be calling.
Frequently asked questions
Does the QR code call automatically?
No. The phone shows the number and the person taps to call.
What format should I use for the number?
International format, such as +1 555 123 4567, so it works from any phone.
Can I include an extension?
No, only the main number. Print the extension next to the code.
Does the phone QR code expire?
No. It's static and works as long as the number does.
Is my number uploaded?
No. The code is generated in your browser.