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What is a vCard QR Code?

The modern way to share your contact information

A vCard QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that encodes your contact information in the standard vCard (Virtual Contact File) format. When someone scans the QR code with their smartphone camera, your contact details — including name, phone number, email address, company, job title, website, and physical address — are instantly available to be saved directly to their phone's contact list.

Unlike exchanging paper business cards, a vCard QR code eliminates the need for manual data entry. The recipient simply scans and taps "Add to Contacts" — no typing required, no risk of errors. The vCard format (also known as VCF) is universally supported by all major smartphone operating systems including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.

Our free vCard QR code generator uses the vCard 3.0 standard, which is compatible with virtually every device and contact management application in use today. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser, meaning your personal contact information is never sent to or stored on any server.

How to Create a vCard QR Code

Generate your digital business card in 3 simple steps

1
Enter Your Contact Details

Fill in your first name, last name, company, job title, phone number, email address, website URL, and physical address. Only the name fields are required — all other fields are optional.

2
Customize Your QR Code

Choose a color that matches your brand or personal style. Select the error correction level — use "High" if you plan to print the QR code small or add a logo overlay later.

3
Download & Share

Download your vCard QR code as PNG for digital use or SVG for high-quality print. Print it on business cards, flyers, name badges, or email signatures.

Benefits of Digital Business Cards

Why vCard QR codes are replacing traditional paper cards

Instant Contact Saving

Recipients save your full contact details with a single scan. No typing, no transcription errors, no lost business cards sitting in a drawer.

Eco-Friendly

Reduce paper waste by replacing stacks of printed business cards. A single QR code on your phone or badge can be shared unlimited times.

Zero Cost

No printing costs, no design fees, no reorder charges. Generate and update your vCard QR code anytime for free — no signup required.

Universal Compatibility

Works on every modern smartphone. iPhone, Android, and other devices can all scan vCard QR codes natively using their built-in camera app.

Complete Information

Include everything in one code: name, phone, email, company, job title, website, and address. Paper cards often lack space for all your details.

Privacy First

Your contact data is encoded directly in the QR code pattern — generated entirely in your browser. Nothing is stored on any server, ever.

Use Cases for vCard QR Codes

Where and how professionals use digital business card QR codes

Networking Events

Show your vCard QR code on your phone screen at meetups, networking mixers, and industry events. New connections save your details in seconds instead of fumbling with paper cards.

Conferences & Trade Shows

Print your vCard QR code on name badges, booth banners, or handout materials. Attendees can scan and save your info without you needing to be present at the booth.

Printed Business Cards

Add a vCard QR code to the back of your traditional business cards. Recipients get the best of both worlds — a physical card they can see and a digital version they can save instantly.

Email Signatures

Embed your vCard QR code image in your email signature. Recipients of your emails can scan it to add you to their contacts — great for cold outreach and client communications.

Resumes & Portfolios

Include a vCard QR code on your printed resume, CV, or portfolio. Hiring managers can instantly save your contact information for follow-up interviews and callbacks.

Storefronts & Offices

Display a vCard QR code at your reception desk, storefront window, or office door. Walk-in visitors can save your business contact details without needing to speak to anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about vCard QR codes

You can include your first name, last name, company name, job title, phone number, email address, website URL, and physical address. Only the name is required — all other fields are optional. The more information you include, the larger the QR code becomes, so only add details you want to share. The vCard 3.0 format supports all of these fields and is universally compatible with iOS, Android, and desktop contact applications.

Yes. vCard QR codes work on virtually all modern smartphones. Both iPhone (iOS) and Android devices can scan QR codes using their built-in camera app and will automatically recognize the vCard data. When scanned, the phone presents the contact information and offers to save it directly to the contacts app. No additional apps are needed. Older phones without built-in QR scanning can use free QR reader apps available on any app store.

The vCard QR codes generated here are static, meaning the contact data is encoded directly in the QR code pattern. Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If your details change, you will need to generate a new QR code and reprint it. If you need the ability to update your contact info without reprinting, consider a dynamic QR code through ElkQR, which lets you modify the linked content anytime.

For a standard business card, a vCard QR code should be at least 2cm x 2cm (about 0.8in x 0.8in) to ensure reliable scanning. Since vCard QR codes contain more data than simple URL codes, they have a denser pattern, so slightly larger sizes improve scannability. We recommend 2.5cm to 3cm on a business card. Download the SVG format for the sharpest print quality at any size, as it scales without losing clarity.

No. All QR codes are generated entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your contact information — name, phone number, email, address, and all other details — never leaves your device and is never sent to any server. We do not collect, store, or have access to any of the data you enter. Your privacy is fully protected.

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