Free vCard QR Code Generator - Digital Business Card
Encode your contact details into a QR code. Anyone who scans it can save you to their phone instantly.
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How to create a vCard QR code
Enter your name - at minimum a first or last name - and optionally add your phone number, email address, organisation, website, and a short note. Click Generate vCard QR Code. Download the result as a PNG for digital use or as an SVG for print-quality output. Anyone who scans the QR code will be prompted to save your contact details directly to their phone.
What is a vCard QR code?
A vCard QR code is a digital business card encoded as a scannable image. It uses the vCard 3.0 format, an open standard supported by every major mobile operating system. When a phone camera reads the code, the device parses the contact data and opens a "Save contact" prompt - no app required, no URL to visit, no typing.
The information is stored entirely within the QR code image itself. There is no server involved and no link that can break or expire. The contact data will be readable as long as the printed code remains scannable.
What details should I include in a vCard QR code?
Include only the contact details that you actively want people to save. For a business context, a full name, phone number, email, organisation name, and website are the most useful fields. Every additional field increases the data density of the QR code, which makes it slightly harder to scan at small sizes. A concise vCard with four or five fields will scan more reliably from a small business card than one with eight fields.
Where to use a vCard QR code
The most common placement is on the back of a physical business card. Other uses include email signatures (as an embedded PNG), conference name badges, product packaging where a manufacturer contact is required, and freelancer or consultant portfolios. Anywhere you want someone to save your details without friction, a vCard QR code removes the barrier.
How small can I print a vCard QR code?
For a business card, a print size of 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm to 2 cm × 2 cm is the practical minimum. Below that, most smartphone cameras will struggle to focus on the code at typical reading distances. Use the QR Print Size Checker to verify your dimensions before going to print.
Should I download SVG or PNG?
Download SVG when sending the file to a printer or placing it in a design application such as Illustrator, Canva, or InDesign. SVG is resolution-independent and will remain perfectly sharp at any print size. Download PNG when embedding the QR code in a website, email signature, or slide deck. The PNG is 512 × 512 pixels, which is suitable for most digital and small print applications.
Frequently asked questions
Is this vCard QR code generator free?
Yes, completely free with no usage limits, no account, and no hidden charges. You can generate as many vCard QR codes as you need at any time.
What is a vCard QR code?
A vCard QR code encodes contact information - name, phone, email, organisation, website, and notes - into a scannable image using the vCard 3.0 standard. When someone scans it with their phone camera, they are prompted to save the contact directly to their address book without typing anything.
Which fields are required?
Only a first or last name is required. All other fields - phone, email, organisation, website, and note - are optional. Include only the details you want to share. The more fields you fill in, the larger and more complex the QR code will be, so keep it concise for the best scan reliability.
Will it work on both iPhone and Android?
Yes. The vCard 3.0 format used by this tool is supported by the native contacts app on both iOS and Android. When a user scans the QR code with their camera, the phone reads the contact data and offers to save it with one tap. No third-party app is required on modern devices.
Is my contact information sent to a server?
No. All vCard generation happens entirely inside your browser. Your name, phone number, email, and other details are never transmitted to any server, logged, or stored. You can verify this by going offline before generating - the tool will work identically.
Can I put this QR code on a business card?
Yes, that is the most common use case. Print the SVG version for best quality - it is resolution-independent and will be sharp at any size. Place it on the back of your business card alongside or instead of printed contact details. A minimum print size of 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm is recommended for a business card QR code.
What happens if I update my contact details later?
The contact information is encoded directly into the QR code. If your phone number, email, or other details change, you will need to generate a new QR code and reprint any materials that display it. For frequently changing details, consider encoding only a URL that points to an online profile page instead.
How is a vCard QR code different from a URL QR code?
A URL QR code encodes a website address - the recipient is taken to a web page. A vCard QR code encodes contact data directly - the recipient is prompted to save a contact to their phone without visiting any website. vCard QR codes work offline and do not depend on any server remaining active.
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