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vCard QR Code Generator

This vCard QR code generator puts your contact details into a QR code that phones save as a new contact with one tap. Fill in your name, up to four phone numbers including fax, two emails, website, company, job title, birthday, a work address and a short note; only a name is required. Choose vCard 3.0 for every field or MeCard for a shorter, easier code. Then style it with colours, a gradient, dot and eye shapes, your logo and a Scan to save contact frame. Download PNG, SVG, JPG, WebP or a print-size PDF, and save the .vcf contact file too. The code is static, so it never expires and needs no account. A common use is a contact code on a business card, so people stop typing your number wrong.

Always freeNo sign upRuns in your browser
Address (optional)

Keep it short. Every character makes the code denser.

Design

Quick styles
Colours
Code colour
Shapes
Dot style
Eye frame
Eye ball
Logo
Frame and call to action
Frame
Error correction and margin

Higher levels survive more damage or a logo, but make the code denser.

Enter a name to generate

How to use

01

Fill in your details

Enter a first or last name, then add phones, emails, website, company, job title, birthday and any address lines you want. Blank fields are left out, which keeps the code smaller. Try sample fills in an example.

02

Pick a format and design

Keep vCard 3.0 for every field, or choose MeCard for a less dense code. Open the Design panel to set colours, shapes, a logo and a frame, and watch the warnings for scan problems.

03

Test and download

Scan the preview with your phone to confirm the contact saves correctly. Then download PNG, SVG, JPG, WebP or PDF, and press Download .vcf contact file for email attachments or your address book.

Why vCard QR Code Generator

Static vs dynamic vCard QR codes

Some QR services sell dynamic contact codes. The printed code holds a short link to a web page they host, and that page offers to save your contact. You can edit the details later, but the code depends on their server and your subscription.

This tool makes static codes. Choose static when your details are stable and you want the card to keep working for years without anyone else holding your data. Choose a dynamic service only if you expect your number or job to change often and you accept a monthly fee.

Static vCard QR (this tool)Dynamic vCard QR
What the scan doesOpens an add contact screen with your detailsOpens a hosted web page that offers to save the contact
Works offlineYesNo, it needs a connection to load the page
ExpiryNeverStops when the subscription or trial ends
Edit after printingNo, print a new codeYes
Your data held by a third partyNoYes, on the provider's server
Code sizeGrows with each fieldStays small, since it holds only a link

Print size guide for contact QR codes

Contact codes carry more text than a link, so they need a little more room. These sizes assume a phone camera held 15 to 25 cm away, and a quiet zone of 2 modules or more.

What the code holdsSmallest comfortable print size
Name, phone and email2 x 2 cm
Plus company, title and website2.5 x 2.5 cm
Plus a full address and a note3 x 3 cm or more
Any of the above with a logoAdd about 0.5 cm

Common questions

Which fields end up inside the vCard QR code?
The name is always included, as both the structured N line and the display FN line. Mobile, work, home and fax numbers, personal and work email, website, company, job title, birthday, the work address and the note each get their own line when filled. Anything left blank is dropped, keeping the payload compact.
What is the difference between vCard and MeCard QR codes?
Both save a contact. vCard 3.0 has a separate field for everything, including fax, company and job title. MeCard is a shorter format first used on Japanese phones, so the same details make a less dense code that scans more easily when printed small. MeCard has no company or fax field, so the tool folds company and title into its note.
Will iPhone and Android both read this contact QR code?
Yes. The built-in camera apps on both have read vCard codes for years and show an add contact prompt after the scan. That broad support is why the tool writes version 3.0 rather than the newer 4.0. Scan a test with your own phone, especially if you pick MeCard.
How much should I pack into a business card qr code?
Less than you think. Every field adds characters, and more characters make smaller modules that are harder to scan on a small card. The line under the preview shows the character count and module grid. Name, one phone, email and website is a comfortable payload.
What size should a vCard QR code be on a business card?
About 2 by 2 cm is a common minimum, and go larger if you include an address and a note. Download a PDF at 20 or 30 mm to check the size in print, or use SVG in your card design so the modules stay sharp. Keep a quiet zone of at least 2 modules around the code.
Can I put my company logo on a contact QR code?
Yes. Open Logo in the Design panel and upload a PNG, JPG, SVG, GIF or WebP file up to 2 MB. Error correction switches to H and the dots behind the logo are cleared. Contact codes are dense, so keep the logo at 20 percent or less and test the scan.
What is the .vcf file, and when do I need it?
A .vcf file is the same contact card saved as a file. Attach it to emails, share it in chat apps, or import it into Google Contacts, Outlook or the iPhone Contacts app. It always holds every field, even when the QR code uses MeCard.
Can I change the vCard QR code after cards are printed?
No. The contact data is stored in the image itself with no redirect in between, so an outdated code means a reprint. Put your most stable details in it, and let the website field carry anything that changes often.
Does scanning the contact QR code need an internet connection?
No. The details are inside the code, so the phone reads them straight from the image. That makes it dependable at conferences and trade fairs where the network is overloaded.

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