Can this send an email by itself?

No. It prepares a draft. The user must review and send it from their email app.

Why does the email app not open?

Check that a mail application is installed and selected as the default handler for mailto links.

Which file format should I download?

PNG is useful for everyday sharing. SVG and PDF preserve vector shapes for print. JPEG has a solid background and is suitable where that format is required.

A SMALL CODE. A BIG CONNECTION.

Email QR Code Generator

Build an email QR code with a recipient, subject, and message. Open a prepared draft in a compatible email app.

100% free No sign-up needed Unlimited static codes

What would you like to share?

Email message

Make it yours.

Recipient email

Subject

Message

Your content stays on this device. No account. No uploads.

A little personal touch

Keep it easy to scan.

Start with a preset

Code color

#182d40

Background

#ffffff

Use a gradientTransparent background

Dot style

Corner frame

Corner center

Error correction

QR dimensions

Sets the download resolution below.

Quiet zone: 4 modules minimum

Transparent files need a light surface. JPEG and PDF use a solid background. Always test styled codes on the final material.

Your brand, in the middle

A small mark goes a long way.

Built-in logos

Choose a platform mark or a globe for your website.

Icon credits

Choose a logoPNG, JPEG or WebP · Up to 2 MB

High error correction is used with a logo. Keep the mark small and test scans on multiple phones before printing.

No expiry. No subscription.

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FROM IDEA TO SCAN

How to create a QR code

A useful little tool. A surprisingly simple process.

01 / CREATE

Give it something to share

Enter a single recipient email address.

02 / CUSTOMIZE

Make it feel like you

Add a concise subject and optional starter message.

03 / SHARE

Download. Scan. Connect.

Scan with a device that has an email app configured and review the draft.

ONE TOOL, MANY WAYS TO CONNECT

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How Email message QR codes work

An email QR code uses a mailto link to prepare an email draft. You can include the recipient, subject, and message body. The user decides whether to send it; scanning never sends a message automatically.

Practical ways to use it

Invite product feedback from a printed instruction sheet.
Let guests request accessibility information.
Prepare a volunteer inquiry from a community poster.

How to scan it

Tap the email prompt after scanning. A configured mail app is needed to open the draft; sending requires connectivity and the user’s confirmation.

Common mistakes to avoid

A recipient typo directs the message to the wrong address.
Not every device has a default email app.
Avoid lengthy message bodies because mail apps and readers have different URL limits.

Test your QR code before sharing

Keep a clear border around the code, use strong contrast, and test the final file on more than one phone. A beautiful code is only useful if it scans. Read the QR code design guide for logo and color choices, or check QR print sizes and file formats before ordering a print run.