vCard QR Code Generator
A vCard QR code holds contact details in the vCard format, so scanning it opens a prefilled “add contact” screen instead of a web page.
Fill in: First name, Last name
A vCard QR code stores a contact card in a standard format that phones already understand, so scanning it offers to save the name, phone number, and other details as a new contact. It works like a paper business card, except the details get entered automatically instead of by hand.
How to make a vCard QR Code
- Enter your name and at least one way to reach you — phone, email, or both.
- Add your company and job title if this code is meant for a work contact.
- Keep the address field short if you use it; extra text makes the code denser for little benefit.
- Download the PNG or SVG and test it on both an iPhone and an Android phone before printing.
Contact QR code formats
| Format | Contact fields | Phone support | Code size |
|---|---|---|---|
| vCard 3.0 | Name, phone, email, company, title, address, website | Wide — supported by iOS and Android for over a decade | Medium |
| vCard 4.0 | Same as 3.0 plus multiple typed fields and better Unicode support | Uneven — some Android contact apps still mis-parse newer fields | Medium to large |
| MeCard | Name, phone, email, address, website — no company field | Good on most Android phones; support on iOS varies by app | Small |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a vCard QR code and a link to a contact page?
A vCard QR code stores the actual contact details inside the code, so a phone offers to save it as a new contact immediately after scanning. A link to a web page instead opens a browser, and the visitor has to copy the details manually or find an 'add contact' button on that page.
Why does adding more fields make the QR code denser?
Every field — an address, a title, a website — is more text the code has to store, and a QR code represents more text with a finer, more tightly packed pattern. A denser code needs a bigger print size or a closer scan distance to stay reliable, so it helps to include only the fields people will actually use.
Do iPhones and Android phones both open vCard QR codes?
Yes, both platforms recognize the vCard format and offer to add it as a new contact after scanning. This tool generates vCard 3.0 specifically because it is the version most consistently supported across older and newer phones.
Can I put a photo in a vCard QR code?
Not with this tool. A photo would have to be embedded as encoded text inside the code, which makes it far denser and often too dense to scan reliably once printed. Add a photo to the contact card after it has been saved to the phone instead.
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