Stop making users manually type your email address. An Email QR Code removes all friction. It's the perfect tool for business cards, contact pages, 'About Us' slides in presentations, or physical product packaging for support requests.

By pre-filling the subject line (e.g., "Inquiry from Presentation") or the body (e.g., "Please send me more information about..."), you not only make it easier for people to contact you, but you also make it easier for yourself to categorize and reply to incoming messages. It's a simple, effective way to boost engagement.

How Does an Email (Mailto) QR Code Work?

Unlike a URL QR Code that simply links to a website, an Email QR Code uses the mailto: protocol. When a smartphone scans this code, it doesn't open a web browser. Instead, it launches the user's default email client (like Gmail, Apple Mail, or Outlook) and automatically populates a new email draft.

Our free Email QR Code generator allows you to pre-fill three fields:

  • To: The recipient's email address (e.g., support@toolunify.com).
  • Subject: The email's subject line (e.g., "Support Request").
  • Body: The starting text of the email (e.g., "Hello, I need help with...").

This is incredibly powerful because it reduces the user's effort to zero. They just scan, type their message, and send.

Top 3 Use Cases for Email QR Codes

1. Business Cards and Portfolios

While a vCard QR Code is fantastic for saving all your contact details, an Email QR Code is more direct. You can place it on your business card with a simple call-to-action like "Scan to Email Me." It's a faster way to encourage a direct conversation than a vCard, which is more for long-term storage.

2. Customer Support and Packaging

Place an Email QR Code on your product's packaging or on a "Help" page of your website. You can pre-fill the subject line to automatically categorize incoming messages:

Example Subject: Support Request - Model #XYZ-123

When a customer scans this, your support team immediately knows what the email is about, leading to faster response times and better organization.

3. Gathering Feedback at Events

At a trade show, conference, or in a physical store, asking for feedback is hard. Place a sign on an exit or table with an Email QR Code and a pre-filled subject like, "My Feedback on [Your Event Name]." This gives attendees a private, immediate, and simple way to send their thoughts while they are still at the venue.

"An Email QR Code is not just a link; it's a pre-built conversation starter. By pre-filling the subject, you're guiding the user and saving yourself time."

Like all our tools, this generator is 100% free, secure, and private. All data is encoded directly into the static QR code in your browser. We never see or store the email addresses, subjects, or body text you provide.