How to Add a QR Code to Your Email Signature
An email signature QR code turns every outgoing message into a scannable CTA — book a call, save a contact, or visit your site.
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Create a signature QR codeSteps
- Decide the destination (booking link, site, or LinkedIn).
- Generate a compact PNG in the Studio.
- In Gmail/Outlook signature settings, insert the image. Optionally link the image to the same URL.
- Send yourself a test email and scan from your phone.
Best practices
- Prefer PNG with a transparent background.
- For contacts, consider a vCard QR.
- Keep one clear CTA — don’t stack three competing codes.
FAQ
What size should the QR be in an email signature?
About 100–130 pixels wide keeps signatures tidy while remaining scannable on phone screens.
What should it open?
Popular choices: calendar booking, website, LinkedIn, or a vCard/contact page.
Will Gmail and Outlook show it?
Yes if the image is embedded or hosted. Some clients block images until the recipient allows them.