What is an email QR code?
An email QR code encodes a mailto: link with the recipient, subject, and body already filled in. Scanning it opens the phone's default email app with a new message ready to review and send — no manual typing of your address.
How to create your email QR code
- Enter the destination email address.
- Optionally pre-fill a subject line and message body.
- Generate and download the code.
How to scan an email QR code
On both iPhone and Android, open the Camera app and point it at the code — a link appears, tapping it opens a new email in the default mail app with everything pre-filled, ready to edit and send.
Common problems and troubleshooting
- Opens the wrong app — this depends on the scanning device's default mail app setting, not the QR code itself.
- Subject/body missing special characters — some symbols may not carry through perfectly across all email apps; keep pre-filled text simple where possible.
Security and privacy considerations
The code only contains the email address, subject, and body you enter — nothing is uploaded to or stored on our servers.
Real-world use cases
A "contact us" poster, a support ticket flyer, a quick-feedback card at an event, or a printed form directing people to email a specific department.
Frequently asked questions
Which email app opens when scanned?
Whichever email app is set as default on the scanning device.
Can recipients edit the pre-filled subject and body?
Yes, everything pre-filled is fully editable before they hit send.