What happens when someone scans a phone number QR code?

Their phone opens the dialler with the number prefilled — they just tap to call.

Why should I use international format?

A number written as +countrycode works no matter where the scanner is, while a local-only format may fail abroad.

What does the QR code actually contain?

It encodes a tel: URI — for example tel:+15551234567. Phone cameras recognise this scheme and offer to dial the number.

Can I include an extension?

Most diallers do not auto-dial extensions from a tel: link. Encode the main number, and add the extension as separate printed text next to the code.

Should I download PNG or SVG?

Use PNG for screens and quick sharing, and SVG for print or large signage, since SVG stays crisp at any size when scaled up.

Does the QR code expire?

No. It simply encodes the number, so it keeps working as long as the number does. Print it once and reuse it indefinitely.

Is the number uploaded anywhere?

No. The tel: link and QR code are generated entirely in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.

Phone Number QR Code Generator

A scannable shortcut to call you

A phone number QR code encodes a number as a tel: link. When someone scans it with a phone camera, the dialler opens with the number ready — perfect for shop windows, business cards, posters, vehicle signage and support prompts where typing a number is a hassle and a wrong digit means a missed call.

How it works

The tool wraps your number in the standard tel: URI scheme and renders it as a QR code in your browser:

input:  +1 555 123 4567
encoded: tel:+15551234567

Phone operating systems recognise the tel: scheme and offer to dial it on scan. The finished code can be downloaded as PNG or SVG.

Example

For the number +1 555 123 4567, the QR code contains tel:+15551234567. Scanning it opens the dialler showing +1 555 123 4567, ready to call with one tap — no typing, no transcription errors.

Format entered	Encoded as	Works abroad?
+1 555 123 4567	tel:+15551234567	Yes
555 123 4567	tel:5551234567	Local only

Use international +countrycode format so the code works wherever it is scanned. Everything is generated in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.