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Email QR Code Generator

Create a scan-to-email QR code with the address, subject, and message pre-filled.

Fill in the details above to generate your QR code.

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Higher levels keep the QR code scannable even if it's partly damaged or covered by a logo — but the code looks slightly denser.

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What Is an Email QR Code?

An email QR code opens a new, pre-addressed email in the scanner's default mail app — with the subject and message already filled in if you set them. It removes the friction of typing out an email address, which is especially useful on business cards, posters, and badges where typos are easy to make and easy to miss until a reply never arrives.

How to Use This Generator

  1. 1Enter the email addressAdd the address you want the message to be sent to.
  2. 2Add a subject and message (optional)Pre-fill the subject line and body so the sender just needs to hit send.
  3. 3Customize the designStyle the QR code with your own colors and shapes.
  4. 4Download and shareAdd it to a business card, poster, or presentation.

Why Pre-Filling the Subject Is Worth Doing

  1. 1A pre-filled subject line sorts itselfIf every scan opens with "Support Request" or "Event Inquiry" already in the subject, incoming emails are instantly easier to filter, search, and route — without asking the sender to remember to add it themselves.
  2. 2A pre-filled body sets expectationsA short prompt in the message body — "Please include your order number" — nudges the sender to include exactly what you need on the first try, cutting down on back-and-forth replies asking for missing details.
  3. 3It removes typing entirely on mobileTyping a full email address correctly on a phone keyboard is more error-prone than most people realize — a scan removes that step completely, so the message reaches the right inbox every time.

Common Ways to Use an Email QR Code

  • Business cards — let people email you without typing your address by hand.
  • Event badges and posters — a quick way for attendees to reach out.
  • Customer support — pre-fill a subject line like "Support Request" for faster triage.
  • Feedback forms — a scan-to-email option alongside a physical form.
  • RSVP or inquiry prompts — pre-fill the subject so replies are easy to sort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when someone scans an email QR code?

Their phone opens the default email app with a new message already addressed to you, and the subject and body filled in if you set them — they just need to review and tap send.

Do I have to include a subject and message?

No, both are optional. If you leave them blank, scanning the code opens a blank new email addressed to you.

Will this work on both iPhone and Android?

Yes. The mailto: format this uses is a universal standard supported by every major email app on both platforms.

Is my email address or message stored anywhere?

No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is sent to or stored on our servers.

Can the sender edit the subject and message before sending?

Yes — pre-filling just saves them the typing. The email opens as a normal draft in their mail app, fully editable before they send it.

What if the scanner doesn't have an email app set up on their phone?

Scanning still works, but if no default mail app is configured, the phone may prompt to set one up or show an error — this is rare on modern phones, since most come with a mail app pre-installed and configured.