Free Email QR Code Generator
Create QR codes that open email apps with your address ready to go
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About Email QR Codes
Email QR codes encode a mailto: link that tells devices to open the email application. When scanned, the user's default mail app launches with your email address already in the recipient field, ready for them to compose their message.
Who Is This For?
- Professionals adding contact methods to business cards
- Customer support teams making it easy to reach them
- Businesses collecting inquiries from marketing materials
- Speakers and presenters inviting audience questions
- Job seekers making it simple for recruiters to reach out
Common Use Cases
Business Cards
Add an email QR code alongside your contact info for instant digital connection.
Support & Feedback
Place on products, receipts, or signage to encourage customer communication.
Presentations
Display on your final slide so attendees can easily follow up with questions.
Marketing Materials
Include on brochures or flyers for interested prospects to reach out.
Resumes
Make it effortless for hiring managers to contact you for interviews.
How to Create a Email QR Code
- 1Enter your email address in the field above
- 2The QR code generates automatically with the mailto: protocol
- 3Customize colors to match your branding if desired
- 4Download and add to your materials
- 5When scanned, recipients' email app opens with your address pre-filled
Best Practices & Tips
- Use a professional email address, especially for business contexts
- Double-check spelling - typos mean lost messages
- Consider using a dedicated email for tracking QR code responses
- For more control, use a VCard QR code instead which includes email plus other contact details
- Ensure your email can receive messages from unknown senders (check spam filters)
- Consider adding context near the QR code like "Scan to email us"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an email QR code?
Email QR codes encode a mailto: link that tells devices to open the email application. When scanned, the user's default mail app launches with your email address already in the recipient field, ready for them to compose their message.
What happens when someone scans an email QR code?
Their phone opens the default email app (Gmail, Apple Mail, Outlook, etc.) with your email address pre-filled in the "To" field. They can then compose and send a message to you.
Can I pre-fill the subject line or body?
This basic email QR code fills only the recipient address. For pre-filled subjects or message bodies, you would need a more advanced mailto link format.
What if someone doesn't have an email app set up?
If no email app is configured, the phone may offer to set one up or show an error. Most smartphones come with a mail app pre-configured.
Is my email address secure in a QR code?
Your email address is encoded in the QR pattern and is visible to anyone who scans it - just like printing it on a business card. Don't use QR codes for addresses you want to keep private.
Should I use an email QR code or a VCard?
Use email QR codes when you only want to enable easy emailing. Use VCard QR codes when you want to share full contact information (name, phone, address, etc.) that saves to the contact book.
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