An email QR encodes mailto: with address, subject, and body parameters.
Technical specifications
- QR type
- Payload format
- mailto: URI
- When scanned
- Opens an email draft
How to create this QR code
Generate and download a scannable code in three steps.
- 1
Choose this type
The generator is already set to this payload type. Switch types with the pills above if needed.
- 2
Enter your data
Fill every field that should appear after a scan. Preview updates as you type.
- 3
Download the file
Customize colors or add a logo, then download PNG or SVG for print or screens.
What an email QR code stores
An email QR encodes mailto: with address, subject, and body parameters.
Support cards, warranty tags, and conference badges use email codes to start a structured message.
Avoid very long bodies; link to a form for lengthy inquiries.
Tips for email QR codes
- 1
Use a monitored inbox and clear subject lines.
- 2
URL-encode special characters in subject and body fields.
- 3
Test on mobile mail clients your audience uses.
- 4
Add spam-safe language so filters do not block prefilled bodies.
Questions about email QR codes
Which apps open from the QR?
Default mail app on iOS; Gmail or default client on Android.
Can I set multiple recipients?
mailto: supports comma-separated addresses within capacity limits.
Will attachments work?
mailto: cannot attach files; link to an upload page instead.
Can I track opens?
Static mailto: codes are not tracked. Use a URL to a contact form for analytics.
Is HTML body supported?
Plain text only in mailto:; keep formatting simple.