vCard QR Code Generator
Create a vCard QR code that saves your contact details directly to any phone's address book with a single scan. Fill in your name, phone, email, company, and address — the QR code encodes everything in vCard 3.0 format and works offline on iPhone and Android.
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Controls download resolution — preview always fits the panel.
Higher levels allow more of the QR code to be damaged while still being scannable. H is recommended if you plan to add a logo.
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How to use this tool
- Fill in at least one contact field — first name, last name, or company.
- Add as many details as you want: phone, email, website, address, job title.
- Watch the QR code preview update instantly on the right.
- Customize the look with colors, size, and error correction level.
- Download as PNG for print or SVG for scalable vector use.
- Place the QR code on your business card, email signature, or website.
Why use our vCard QR Code Generator?
A vCard QR code encodes your contact details in the open vCard 3.0 standard, so anyone who scans it gets a prompt to save you as a contact instantly — no manual typing, no extra app, no internet connection needed. It is the modern replacement for the paper business card: print it on the back of your card, add it to your email signature, display it on a conference badge, or embed it on your website. Because the contact data is self-contained in the QR pattern, the code never expires and works anywhere a phone camera can scan it. Every modern smartphone — iPhone on iOS 11+ and Android 8+ — reads vCard QR codes natively without any additional software.
What information can a vCard QR code store?
A vCard QR code can encode a complete contact record in the standard vCard 3.0 format. All fields are optional — include only what you want to share publicly. For best scan reliability keep the total data under 300 characters.
- Full name — first name and last name
- Organization and job title
- Mobile phone and work phone
- Email address
- Website URL
- Full mailing address — street, city, ZIP / postal code, country
How does a vCard QR code work?
A vCard is a plain-text contact format (the .vcf standard) that starts with BEGIN:VCARD and ends with END:VCARD. Between those markers, each line defines one property — for example, TEL:+1-555-000-0000 or EMAIL:[email protected]. DecoToolkit encodes this text block into a QR pattern entirely in your browser. When a smartphone camera scans the code, the operating system recognizes the vCard structure and prompts the user to save the contact to their address book. No internet connection is required at any point — the complete contact data lives inside the QR code itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vCard QR code?
A vCard QR code encodes contact information in the standard vCard 3.0 format — the same format used by Apple Contacts, Google Contacts, and Outlook. When someone scans it with their phone camera, the device recognizes the vCard data and prompts them to save it as a new contact. No internet connection is required; all the data is stored inside the QR code itself.
Does a vCard QR code expire?
No. A static vCard QR code never expires. The contact data is encoded directly into the QR pattern, so it works indefinitely without any server, subscription, or internet connection. You only need to generate a new code if your contact details change.
Can I use a vCard QR code on a business card?
Yes — that is one of its best use cases. Print the QR code on the back of your business card. When someone scans it, all your details are saved to their contacts instantly. Download as SVG for the crispest print quality at any size.
How much information can I include?
You can include first name, last name, organization, job title, mobile phone, work phone, email, website URL, and a full mailing address (street, city, zip, country). All fields are optional — include only what you want to share publicly. Keeping the data under 300 characters improves scanning reliability.
Will it work on most phones?
Yes. The vCard 3.0 format is supported by virtually every modern smartphone, including iPhone and Android. The built-in camera app on iOS 11+ and most Android devices running Android 8+ recognizes vCard QR codes and offers to save the contact without any additional app.
Is my contact information sent to any server?
No. Your data is encoded into the QR pattern locally in your browser. DecoToolkit never sees or stores your contact details. The generated QR code image is also created client-side.