Email QR Code Generator

Generate a QR code that opens an email draft.

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Enter an email address to preview your QR code.

Email QR code generator: open a ready-to-send draft with one scan

An email QR code encodes a mailto link, so scanning it opens the person's default mail app with a draft already addressed and written. Instead of asking people to remember an address and compose a message, you hand them an email that is one tap from sent.

This free email QR code generator lets you set everything a draft can carry: the To address, a subject line, the message body, and optional CC and BCC recipients. The preview updates as you type and the finished code downloads as a PNG. The tool runs in your browser, so the addresses and message you enter are never uploaded or stored.

It works well anywhere you want to lower the barrier to getting an email: support stickers on hardware, RSVP requests on invitations, feedback prompts on packaging, press contact codes on event badges, or job application links on posters. A pre-filled subject like the product model or event name also means the emails you receive arrive consistently labeled and easy to filter.

How to create an email QR code

  1. Enter the recipient

    Type the destination address in the To field. This is the only required field, and the tool validates it as you type.

  2. Pre-fill subject and body

    Add a Subject and Body so the scanner's draft arrives ready to send. A consistent subject line makes incoming mail easy to sort.

  3. Add CC or BCC if needed

    Optionally copy another address with the CC or BCC fields, for example a shared inbox that should receive every message.

  4. Style and download

    Tune the size, colors, and error correction, then click Download PNG. Keep the body short so the code stays easy to scan.

Frequently asked questions

What happens when someone scans an email QR code?

Their phone opens its default mail app with a new draft containing the address, subject, and body you set. They review it and tap send; nothing is sent automatically.

Does an email QR code work without a mail app installed?

The scanner needs a configured email app or account on their device. On phones without one, the mailto link has nothing to open, so the scan will not produce a draft.

Can I pre-fill the subject and body of the email?

Yes. This tool encodes the subject, body, CC, and BCC into the mailto link, so the entire draft is filled in when the code is scanned.

Is there a limit to how long the email body can be?

Practically, yes. Every character makes the QR code denser and harder to scan, and some mail apps truncate very long mailto links. Keep the body to a sentence or two and let the sender add detail.

Will the recipient see the BCC address?

The BCC field behaves like normal email BCC once the message is sent, but note that anyone who decodes the QR code itself can read the full mailto link, including the BCC address.

Is the email address I enter stored anywhere?

No. The QR code is generated locally in your browser and nothing you type is uploaded to a server.

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