vCard generator

What is a vCard and how does it work?

A vCard (Virtual Contact File, standard extension .vcf) is a file format standard for electronic business cards. It was developed by the Internet Mail Consortium in the late 1990s and remains the universal standard for sharing contact information between devices, operating systems, and email clients. vCard files can be shared via email attachment, QR code, link, AirDrop, or NFC, and every major contact application, iOS Contacts, Android Contacts, Outlook, Gmail, macOS Contacts, and Thunderbird, can import them directly.

When someone receives your vCard, they can add you to their contacts with a single tap, pre-filling all fields you specified. This is much faster and more accurate than typing contact details manually, and eliminates transcription errors that frustrate follow-up communication. For sales professionals, event exhibitors, and networkers, providing a vCard via QR code at the point of contact improves the likelihood that your details are saved correctly.

This tool generates a vCard 3.0 file, the most universally supported version. Version 4.0 adds some additional fields and photo support but is not supported by all older clients. The file is built locally in your browser and downloaded directly, your contact details are never sent to a server.