Can I add CC and BCC fields to the email QR code?

Yes. The advanced mode includes CC (carbon copy) and BCC (blind carbon copy) fields. These are encoded using the mailto: URI format: mailto:to@email.com?cc=cc@email.com&bcc=bcc@email.com&subject=Subject&body=Body.

Where should I display my email QR code?

Best locations: business cards, printed marketing materials, product packaging, trade show displays, conference materials, posters, website contact pages, email signatures, and any physical touchpoint where you want people to quickly contact you via email.

✉️ Email QR Code Generator

Send Pre-filled Emails
With One Scan

Create a QR code that opens a pre-filled email with To, Subject and Body already typed. Customers scan and send in one tap — no typing, no address errors, no friction. 100% free, no sign-up required.

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✉️ Email details EMAIL QR

To (Recipient Email)

The email address that will receive the email when scanned

Subject Line (optional)

Message Body (optional)

0 / 2000 characters

🎨 Customise QR Code

Email QR Code—

💡 Quick tips

Keep the body short — long text makes larger QR codes

Use Templates mode for common business email types

Add your company logo at the QR centre

Download SVG for sharp, scalable print output

Test by scanning with your own phone first

📊 Email & Business Communication Statistics

4.7B

global email users — more people use email than any other communication platform

347B

emails sent and received every single day across all users and platforms worldwide

64%

of businesses use email as their primary customer communication channel in 2025

cost to create an email QR code and receive perfect, pre-formatted emails every time

📖 How to Create an Email QR Code in 4 Steps

Enter Your Email Address

Type the email address where you want to receive messages. This is the "To" field in the mailto: link — the email address that will receive every message scanned from this QR code.

Add Subject & Body

Enter a pre-filled subject line (e.g. "Product Enquiry") and optional body text. Customers see these pre-filled when their email app opens — they can edit or just tap Send.

Customise Your QR

Match your brand colours, upload your company logo for the QR centre, and adjust the size. Download SVG for high-quality print or PNG for digital use.

Place on Materials

Add to business cards, brochures, posters, product packaging, and any print material. When someone scans, their email app opens with your pre-filled message ready to send.

Receive Structured Emails

Every message arrives with the same subject and format — making emails easy to filter, label and action in your inbox. Far more organised than a generic "contact us" button.

Update Without Reprinting

If your email address changes, regenerate the QR code with the new address. Use a short tracking link to your email (via a redirect) for maximum flexibility without reprinting.

💼 Use Cases for Email QR Codes

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Business Cards

Add an email QR to your business card. New contacts scan to send you an email with their details pre-formatted — no typing your long email address, no copy errors.

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Customer Support

Print a support QR on packaging and manuals. Customers scan to open a support email with subject "Support Request" and their product name pre-filled. Reduces wrong-inbox queries.

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Quote Requests

Trade professionals and service businesses add a "Request Quote" email QR on flyers, vans and site boards. Prospects scan to send a pre-formatted quote request in seconds.

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Feedback Collection

Restaurants, hotels and retailers add a feedback email QR on receipts and tables. Customers scan to send feedback directly — more private and thoughtful than a public review.

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Marketing & Lead Gen

Add to trade show materials and outdoor ads. Interested prospects scan to request a brochure or book a demo — the subject line tells you exactly where each lead came from.

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Academic & Education

Lecturers add an email QR to course syllabi and notice boards. Students scan to email the professor directly with the course code pre-filled as subject — zero wrong-contact emails.

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Job Applications

Recruiters place email QR codes on job fair materials and posters. Candidates scan to send a pre-formatted application email with the job title and reference number pre-filled.

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Healthcare & Clinics

Clinics add email QRs on appointment cards and waiting room displays. Patients scan to email reception with their query pre-formatted — cleaner than a phone call queue.

🚀 6 Benefits of Email QR Codes

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Zero Typing, Zero Errors

Your email address, subject and body are pre-filled — no risk of typos, wrong addresses or unclear messages. Every email arrives perfectly formatted from the first scan.

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Organised, Filterable Inbox

Pre-set subject lines let you create Gmail/Outlook rules that auto-label, sort or route every QR-generated email. "Quote Request" emails go to Sales; "Support" goes to Help Desk.

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Works on Every Device

The mailto: protocol is supported by every smartphone, every email app, and every operating system. Gmail, Apple Mail, Outlook, Samsung Email — all open automatically when scanned.

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Privacy-First Contact

Unlike web contact forms, no data is collected, stored or processed by third parties. The email goes directly from the sender's email app to your inbox — completely private.

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Branded & Professional

Customise the QR with your brand colours and add your company logo at the centre. A branded email QR on your materials signals professionalism and increases scan rates.

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Free, Forever, No Platform

No monthly fees, no third-party platforms, no data storage. The QR encodes a mailto: link directly — works as long as email exists, which is effectively forever.

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📖 Complete Guide: Email QR Codes for Business & Marketing

Email is still the most universally supported communication channel — more than social media, more than messaging apps. Email QR codes leverage this by encoding a mailto: link that opens any email app on any device, with your recipient address, subject and body pre-filled. Instead of asking someone to search for your email address or type it manually, they scan once and their email app opens with everything ready to send.

Understanding the mailto: URI Scheme

The mailto: URI is a standard web protocol supported by every email client and every operating system. The basic format is: mailto:address@example.com?subject=Your%20Subject&body=Your%20Body. This generator handles all the URL encoding automatically — you just type your email address and text in plain language.

Advanced mailto: URIs can include CC (carbon copy) and BCC (blind carbon copy) recipients using the format: mailto:to@example.com?cc=cc@example.com&bcc=bcc@example.com&subject=Subject&body=Body. Use the Advanced tab above to set CC and BCC fields.

Keep Email Body Short for Better QR Codes

Every character in the email body increases the QR code's data density, making the code more complex and slightly harder to scan from a distance. For the most reliable scan at all sizes, keep the pre-filled body under 200 characters. Use the subject line to convey the most important context — it's shorter and less likely to cause scanning issues on very small prints.

Pro Tips for Email QR Code Campaigns

Use source-specific subjects: Use different subjects for each placement — "Card Enquiry" for business cards, "Flyer Enquiry" for flyers — so you know exactly where each email came from.
Add your company logo as the QR centre: Familiar branding at the QR centre builds trust. People are more likely to scan a QR with a recognisable company logo than a generic code.
Add a call to action: Print "Scan to email us" or "Scan to request a quote" near the QR. Explicit instructions increase scan rates by 25–40%.
Test before printing: Scan your QR on both an iPhone and an Android to confirm the email app opens correctly and all fields are populated as expected.
Use Level Q error correction for logos: If adding your logo to the QR centre, use Q or H error correction to ensure the code remains scannable even with the logo covering part of the pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an email QR code work?+

An email QR code encodes a mailto: link with your email address, subject and body pre-filled. When someone scans the QR, their phone opens the default email app with all fields populated. They review the message and tap Send — no typing required.

Which email apps support this QR code?+

All major email apps support mailto: links: Gmail (iOS and Android), Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Samsung Email, Yahoo Mail, and virtually every other email client. The phone automatically opens the default email app when the QR is scanned.

Can I pre-fill the email body with the QR code?+

Yes. Enter your email body in the Message Body field. When the QR is scanned, the email app opens with your body text pre-filled. The sender can read and edit it before sending. Keep the body under 200 characters for best QR code readability when printed small.

Can I send to multiple recipients?+

Yes. Use the Advanced tab to add CC and BCC addresses. For multiple To addresses, separate them with a comma in the To field: contact@company.com,sales@company.com. Note that some email apps may handle multiple recipients differently.

Does the email QR code expire?+

No. The QR code image never expires. The mailto: link inside it is a standard protocol that works permanently. There are no servers, subscriptions or expiry dates — it's a static QR image that works as long as email exists.

Why is my QR code complex-looking with a long email body?+

Longer text = more data = more complex QR pattern. For print materials smaller than a business card, keep the body under 100 characters or leave it empty. Use the subject line for the most important context. Download SVG for print — it scales infinitely without quality loss.

Is my email address stored on your servers?+

No. All QR code generation happens entirely in your browser. Your email address, subject and body never leave your device — never sent to any server, never stored, never tracked. The QR image is generated and downloaded locally.