How to create an email QR code
- Enter the recipient email — usually your support or sales address.
- Optionally add a subject line. This pre-fills the email so the recipient sees context at a glance when it lands.
- Optionally add a body. Great for support QRs ("I need help with…") or feedback QRs ("My experience was…").
- Download as PNG (for screens, small prints) or SVG (for posters, stickers, any size).
How it works
The QR encodes a standard mailto: URL as defined in RFC 6068: mailto:user@host?subject=...&body=.... When scanned, the phone opens its default mail app with the email draft pre-loaded.
Where an email QR shines
- Support stickers on packaging — "Scan if something's wrong" pre-fills subject and your support inbox.
- Feedback QRs — on receipts, tables, products. Much higher response rate than "email us at…"
- Business cards — skip the typo-prone address transcription.
- Event RSVPs — pre-fill "RSVP — Jane's Birthday" so responses are threaded.
- Lead capture on posters — "Scan to request a demo" with pre-filled subject and signature line.
Multiple recipients, cc, bcc
The mailto spec supports multiple recipients and cc/bcc:
mailto:a@x.com,b@x.com?cc=c@x.com&bcc=d@x.com&subject=Hello
Most mobile mail apps honor multiple recipients (comma-separated in the To field). cc and bcc support is patchy — iOS Mail handles them; some Android mail clients don't. Keep it simple for reliable results.
FAQ
What if the recipient's phone has no mail app?
Every modern phone ships with at least one mail app (iOS Mail, Gmail on Android). If the user has signed out of all mail apps, the mailto link does nothing — rare in practice.
Does the body support line breaks?
Yes — press Enter and they're encoded as %0A which renders as line breaks in most mail apps.
Can I add styling or a logo?
Yes — head to the main generator. Paste your mailto: link and customize colors, shapes, add a logo, export to any format.
Can I track who scanned?
Not with a static QR — the scan is a local action, no server involved. For scan tracking, use a dynamic QR (coming soon to qrbake paid tiers) — it redirects through a short link where each scan is logged.
Can I print this on a sticker or poster?
Yes. Download the SVG for infinite-resolution prints. Keep a white border (quiet zone) around the code so scanners can find it.