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Enter the email details
Add the recipient address and, when useful, include CC, BCC, a subject and a short message.
Free browser-based tool
Free Email QR Code Generator
Create a mailto QR code with a recipient email address, optional CC, BCC, subject and message. Customize the colors or logo, then download PNG, SVG or PDF without signup or watermark.
✓ No signup
✓ Subject and message
✓ CC and BCC
✓ PNG, SVG and PDF
Create a QR Code for Email
Enter the email details below. QRmakerX creates a standard mailto: link directly in your browser.
Privacy note: the recipient, subject and message are converted into a QR code in your browser. QRmakerX does not send the email, create a redirect, track scans or store the information entered here.
How to Create an Email QR Code
Create a scan-to-email code in three straightforward steps.
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Customize the QR design
Choose high-contrast colors, select the download size and add a small logo without covering too much of the pattern.
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Test and download
Open the test draft, scan the preview on several phones, and download PNG, SVG or PDF for digital or print use.
Use an Email QR Code Wherever People Need a Fast Way to Contact You
A scan can open a prepared email draft without making the user type your address manually.
Business cards
Let prospects scan your card and open a new email addressed to you with a useful subject already included.
Customer support
Place a support QR code on packaging, invoices, receipts or manuals to simplify customer enquiries.
Feedback and reviews
Prefill a feedback subject and basic questions so customers know what information to provide.
Job applications
Add an email QR code to recruitment posters or event stands so candidates can contact the correct team.
Events and exhibitions
Help visitors request brochures, quotations, appointments or follow-up information after scanning.
Quotes and service requests
Use a clear subject line to route enquiries to the right department and reduce manual typing errors.
Static Email QR Codes
QRmakerX stores the standard mailto link directly inside the QR pattern. The scanner sends that link to a compatible email application without passing through a QRmakerX redirect.
This gives you a direct static code without a QRmakerX subscription, expiry date or scan limit.
Know the Limitation Before Printing
A static email QR code cannot be edited after it is generated. When the email address, subject or message changes, create and print a new code.
The scanner also needs a compatible email application. Field support, especially CC and BCC, can vary slightly between devices and email apps.
Best Practices for a Reliable Email QR Code
- Use a valid, monitored email address.
- Keep the subject clear and specific.
- Keep the message short so the QR code remains easy to scan.
- Do not include confidential or sensitive information in the prefilled message.
- Maintain strong contrast between the QR code and its background.
- Test the final code on Android, iPhone and more than one email application.
Choose the Right Download Format
PNG: useful for websites, email signatures, documents, presentations and social posts.
SVG: best for business cards, packaging, posters and large-format printing because it stays sharp when resized.
PDF: useful for convenient sharing and standard print workflows.
Email QR Code Generator FAQs
Common questions about creating mailto QR codes for email.
How do I create an email QR code?
Enter the recipient email address, add an optional subject, message, CC or BCC, create the QR code, test the email draft, and download PNG, SVG or PDF.
What happens when someone scans an email QR code?
A compatible email application opens a new draft. The included fields are prefilled when supported, but the user still reviews and sends the email.
Can an email QR code include a subject and message?
Yes. Add an optional subject and message, and they will appear in the new draft when the user's email application supports standard mailto fields.
Can I add CC and BCC email addresses?
Yes. Enter one or more valid addresses separated by commas. Support can vary slightly between email applications.
Does scanning the QR code send the email automatically?
No. It only opens a draft. The user decides whether to edit, delete or send the message.
Does an email QR code expire?
QRmakerX does not add an expiry date or scan limit to the static code. It remains useful while the email address and the user's email application continue to work.
Can I change the email address after printing?
No. The mailto information is stored directly in the static pattern. Create a new QR code when any important field changes.
Is the generated email QR code free for commercial use?
QRmakerX does not add a watermark or charge for generating the static code. You remain responsible for consent, privacy, branding and the way it is used.
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