Mailto Link Generator
What Is a Mailto Link Generator?
A mailto link is a special <a href="mailto:..."> tag that opens the visitor's default email client with the recipient, subject, and body already filled in — no contact form, no backend needed. This tool builds the correctly-encoded HTML for you, so special characters and line breaks in the subject/body don't break the link.
Fill in the recipient, subject, and body, and copy the ready-to-use HTML straight into your page.
Why Use This Mailto Link Generator
🔗 Correctly URL-Encoded
Handles spaces, line breaks, and special characters in the subject/body that would otherwise break a hand-typed mailto link.
📋 Copy-Ready HTML
Paste the output directly into your page — no editing required.
⚡ No Backend Required
A working "email us" link with zero server-side code.
How to Create a Mailto Link
- Enter the Recipient Email — where the message should be sent.
- Add a Subject Line and default Email Body that will pre-fill when someone clicks the link.
- Copy the Generated HTML Code and paste it into your webpage, replacing your current "Contact" link or button.
Mailto Links: What to Know
1. It only works if the visitor has a configured email client
On a device with no default mail app set up (common on shared or work computers), clicking a mailto link can do nothing or show an error — a visible email address as a fallback is still worth having.
2. Pre-filling a subject reduces friction
A specific default subject (e.g. "Question about [Product]") makes it easier for visitors to reach out and easier for you to filter incoming messages.
3. Consider spam exposure
A plain-text email address in HTML can be scraped by spam bots. Some sites obfuscate the address or pair the mailto link with a contact form instead for high-traffic pages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why do I need special encoding for the subject and body?
A: Spaces, line breaks, and punctuation aren't valid as-is in a URL — they need to be percent-encoded (e.g. a space becomes %20) or the mailto link will fail or truncate.
Q: Can I add multiple recipients or CC/BCC?
A: Yes — mailto links support cc and bcc parameters, and multiple "to" addresses separated by commas. This tool covers the core recipient/subject/body case.
Q: Will this work on mobile devices?
A: Yes — tapping a mailto link on a phone opens the default mail app with the same pre-filled fields, assuming one is configured on the device.