Free vCard QR Code Generator
Create a free QR code for your business card that anyone can scan to save your name, phone, email, and company directly to their phone -- works on iPhone and Android.
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How vCard QR Codes Work
A vCard QR code encodes contact information in the vCard 3.0 format -- the same standard used by address book applications on every major platform. When a phone camera detects a vCard QR code, it offers to save the contact directly. The encoded data looks like:
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:Smith;Jane;;;
FN:Jane Smith
ORG:Acme Inc.
TITLE:Product Manager
TEL:+1 555 123 4567
EMAIL:[email protected]
URL:https://example.com
END:VCARDSpecial characters -- backslashes, commas, and semicolons -- must be escaped in text fields so they are not confused with vCard delimiters. This generator handles all escaping automatically.
Use Cases for Contact QR Codes
A digital business card QR code removes friction from exchanging contact details. Common uses include:
- Business cards: print the QR code on the back so recipients can scan instead of typing your details manually.
- Conferences and networking events: display the code on your badge, lanyard, or phone screen for quick contact sharing.
- Real estate: add a vCard QR code to property flyers so potential buyers can save the agent's contact in one scan.
- Email signatures and presentations: embed the QR code so recipients can save your info without copy-pasting.
Tips for Printing
For business cards and small print, download as PNG at 512px or higher. For posters and signage where the code needs to stay sharp at large sizes, use SVG -- it scales without pixelation. Test the QR code with a few different phones before printing in bulk. The QR Code Size Calculator can help you find the right physical dimensions for your use case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vCard QR code?
A vCard QR code encodes contact information in the vCard format (also called VCF). When someone scans it with their phone camera, the device offers to save the contact directly to the address book -- no typing required. It can include name, phone, email, company, job title, and website.
Do iPhones and Android phones support vCard QR codes?
Yes. iOS 11+ and Android 9+ support vCard QR codes natively through the built-in camera app. When the camera detects a vCard QR code, it shows a prompt to add the contact. No third-party app is needed on modern devices.
What fields can a vCard QR code contain?
This generator supports: first name, last name, company (organization), job title, phone number, email address, and website URL. The vCard 3.0 format supports additional fields like addresses and photos, but keeping the data compact produces a smaller, more reliable QR code.
Is my contact information stored anywhere?
No. This generator runs entirely in your browser -- your contact details are never sent to any server. The QR code is generated locally using JavaScript. Your information exists only on your screen and in the downloaded image.