Free Email QR Code Generator
Create a QR code that opens a pre-filled email — recipient, subject, and message already in place. Scan it and the person's mail app opens ready to send, no typing an address by hand.
1. Enter Email Details
Separate multiple addresses with commas.
2. Customize (Optional)
Your Email QR Code
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What Is an Email QR Code?
An email QR code encodes a mailto: link — the same format used for "email us" buttons on websites — with the recipient address and, optionally, a subject line, message body, CC, and BCC already filled in. Scanning it opens the phone's default mail app with a new message ready to send.
This tool builds the QR code entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded to a server or stored anywhere.
How to Create an Email QR Code
- Enter the recipient email: this is the only required field. Separate multiple addresses with commas.
- Add CC or BCC if needed: useful for routing a copy to a manager or shared inbox.
- Pre-fill a subject and message: optional, but it saves the sender from typing — great for support requests, feedback forms, or RSVPs where you want a consistent format.
- Generate and scan-test: click Generate, then scan the code yourself and confirm your mail app opens correctly.
- Download and display: print it on business cards, packaging, or signage, or use the PNG in digital materials.
Keep the Subject and Message Short
Every character you add to the subject or message makes the QR code itself denser and harder for some phone cameras to scan reliably — the live counter under the message box warns you as the link grows. For anything long, keep the pre-filled message brief and let the sender add detail themselves, or point to a webpage instead.
Where to Use an Email QR Code
- Business cards and email signatures.
- Product packaging for support or warranty contact.
- Event badges and networking materials.
- Print ads and brochures with a "Contact Us" call to action.
- Feedback forms and comment cards.
- Real estate flyers routing inquiries to an agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this email QR code generator free?
Yes. Generating and downloading an email QR code with this tool is completely free, with no account required.
Will this work with any email app?
Yes. The mailto: format is a universal standard supported by Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and virtually every mail app on Android and iPhone.
Can the recipient edit the message before sending?
Yes — the subject and body are only pre-filled as a starting point. The sender's mail app opens a normal, fully editable message.
Can I send to multiple people at once?
Yes — separate multiple addresses with commas in the To, CC, or BCC fields.
Is my email information sent to a server?
No. The QR code is built entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type here is uploaded anywhere to generate the image.
Why won't my code scan after adding a long message?
Long text makes the encoded QR pattern denser and finer, which some phone cameras struggle to read — especially at a smaller printed size. Shorten the message, increase the QR code size, or lower the error-correction level slightly to make it easier to scan.