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Free Email QR Code Generator

Create a QR code that opens a pre-filled email when scanned. Perfect for customer support, feedback forms, and business cards.

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How to Create an Email QR Code

An email QR code is a simple way to remove friction from customer communication. Instead of asking people to type your email address correctly, you give them a code that opens their mail app with everything pre-filled. This is especially useful on printed materials where typos are common.

Steps to Generate Your QR Code

  1. Enter the recipient email address in the To field.
  2. Optionally add a default subject line and message body.
  3. The QR code preview updates in real time as you fill in the fields.
  4. Download the generated code and add it to your print materials or signage.

Common Use Cases

  • Business cards — let contacts email you with one scan.
  • Customer support — place on product packaging so users can report issues easily.
  • Event feedback — collect post-event comments by pre-filling a subject like "Event Feedback".
  • Newsletters — let people subscribe by sending a pre-composed email to your list address.

About the mailto: Format

The email QR code uses the standard mailto: URI scheme defined in RFC 6068. The format encodes the recipient, subject, and body as URL-encoded parameters. Every major email client and mobile operating system recognizes this scheme, making it one of the most reliable QR code formats available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an email QR code?
An email QR code uses the mailto: URI scheme to encode a recipient email address along with an optional subject line and body text. Scanning it opens the user's default email app with all fields pre-filled.
Can I pre-fill the subject and body?
Yes. The generator lets you set a default recipient, subject, and message body. All three fields are encoded into the QR code so the person scanning it only needs to tap send.
Does the QR code work with Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail?
It works with any email client that is set as the default on the scanning device. This includes Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Yahoo Mail, and others.
Is there a limit on the message length?
While the QR standard supports thousands of characters, keeping the total mailto content under 300 characters produces the most reliable scans. For longer messages, consider linking to a contact form via a URL QR code instead.

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