QR Codes in Emails
A QR code in an email lets readers move an action from one screen to another, scanning from a desktop inbox straight onto the phone in their hand. It is a simple bridge for app downloads, event tickets, or in-store offers. Build yours free in the browser with full privacy.
Create a free QR code for your emailWhy put a QR code on emails?
- Bridges the gap when someone reads your email on a laptop but wants the link on their phone.
- Keeps a call to action visible even when a recipient prints the email or views it on a second device.
- Static codes never expire, so newsletter archives and evergreen emails keep working.
- Branded colors, shapes, and a logo make the code feel like part of your campaign design.
- Everything is generated client-side, so your destination links are never sent to our servers.
What to link your QR code to
- Link to an app store page so subscribers can install your app on their phone.
- Embed a WiFi or location code in event confirmation emails.
- Add a code to your email signature pointing to your vCard or booking page.
- Offer a scannable coupon that customers can redeem in a physical store.
- Point to a video, survey, or landing page that continues the email's story.
Tips for QR codes on emails
- Always pair the code with a plain text link, since many email clients block images by default.
- Point the code at a mobile-friendly landing page, because nearly every scan happens on a phone.
- Add a one-line instruction telling readers what scanning will do for them.
- Test the email on both desktop and mobile, and use the Debug tool to confirm the code decodes.
- Keep the code at least 100x100 pixels so it scans reliably from a screen.
Frequently asked questions
Why add a QR code to an email people already read on a phone?
Many recipients open email on a desktop or tablet. A code lets them carry an offer, ticket, or link onto their phone instantly.
What if an email client blocks the QR code image?
Always include a normal clickable link alongside the code so the action still works when images are off.
Do these QR codes expire or limit scans?
No. They are static codes with no expiry and no scan limits, and the generator is completely free.
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