Email QR Code Generator
FreeCreate an email QR code that opens a pre-filled compose window when scanned. Add subject and body. Free, no signup.
What's next
Settings guide
Mailto fields you can encode:
| Field | Effect |
|---|---|
| To | Email address the message is sent to |
| Subject | Pre-fills the subject line |
| Body | Pre-fills the message body |
| CC | Adds a CC recipient |
| BCC | Adds a BCC recipient (invisible to recipient) |
Subject line tip: A specific subject line helps you filter and categorize incoming emails. Use "Product Inquiry," "QR Code Lead," or "Feedback — [Product Name]" so emails from the QR are identifiable in your inbox.
Body pre-fill: Keep it short — a greeting or a prompt. Something like "Hello, I found you from your business card and wanted to reach out." Long pre-filled bodies are awkward for the sender to edit.
Special characters: Spaces in the subject or body are encoded as %20. The generator handles this encoding automatically when you type naturally.
Format comparison
Email QR vs printed email address: A printed address requires typing, often with autocorrect inserting errors. An email QR opens a pre-filled compose window. The result is more emails received with fewer typos and lower friction for the sender.
Email QR vs a web contact form: A contact form captures structured data and is accessible from any browser. An email QR opens the native email app — preferred by users who want the email tracked in their sent folder and want a direct reply thread. Neither is universally better; use both when possible.
Email QR vs SMS QR: Email is better for formal, longer-form contact with a paper trail. SMS QR is better for quick, informal messages. A business card can include both.
How it works
Enter the email address
Type the recipient email address, optional subject line, and optional pre-filled body text.
Generate and preview
The QR code renders. Scan it with your phone to verify the mail app opens correctly with the pre-filled fields.
Download and use
Download as PNG or SVG. Use on business cards, posters, printed forms, or anywhere you want to prompt email contact.
About this format
An email QR code opens the phone's email app with the To, Subject, and Body fields pre-filled — the person scanning just taps Send. No typing a long email address from a business card or form. No copy-pasting from a website. One scan, email composed.
The underlying mechanism is a `mailto:` URL: `mailto:contact@example.com?subject=Hello&body=I%20scanned%20your%20QR`. Every email client on every device (iOS Mail, Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail) handles mailto links natively. No app installation or special handling required.
Use it on business cards (replace a printed email address with a scan-to-email QR), printed surveys ("Scan to send us feedback"), product packaging ("Scan to register your product"), event booths ("Scan to email us a question"), or printed inquiry forms.
The advantage over a plain printed email address is speed and accuracy. An email address on a business card requires typing — with autocorrect fighting you. A QR code opens the compose window pre-filled. The friction is close to zero, which means more people actually send the email.