vCard QR Code Generator
Create a vCard QR code free online. Enter your name, phone, email and company to generate a scannable contact code that saves straight to a phone's address book.
Updated 2026-06-14 · Free · No sign-up · Runs privately in your browser
How it works
The QR encodes a standard vCard 3.0 record. When scanned, the phone offers to save the details straight into Contacts.
Leave fields blank to omit them. Long contacts may need a lower error-correction level to fit.
How the vCard QR Code Generator Works
This tool turns contact details into a scannable vCard QR code. Fill in a name, plus any of organization, job title, phone, email and website, and the generator builds a standard vCard record and encodes it as a QR. When someone scans it, their phone offers to save the whole contact in one tap.
What the Code Encodes
The QR holds a vCard 3.0 record, the same format used by phones and email clients:
BEGIN:VCARD / VERSION:3.0 / N (structured name) / FN (full name) / ORG / TITLE / TEL / EMAIL / URL / END:VCARD
Only the fields you fill in are included, so an empty website or title is simply left out. Keeping the record short helps the code scan from a small printed card.
Worked Example
For Jordan Mills, Creative Director at Northstar Design, with a phone, email and website, the tool builds:
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:Mills;Jordan;;;
FN:Jordan Mills
ORG:Northstar Design
TITLE:Creative Director
TEL;TYPE=CELL:+1-555-123-4567
EMAIL:[email protected]
URL:https://example.com
END:VCARDThat record is encoded into the QR code shown on the left.
Where vCard QR Codes Shine
| Place it on | Why |
|---|---|
| Business card | Save contact without typing |
| Email signature | One scan adds you to their phone |
| Conference badge | Fast, accurate networking |
| Storefront window | Customers save your details |
Tips
- Include only what you need — fewer fields make a cleaner, easier-to-scan code.
- Test it with your own phone before printing in bulk.
- Download the SVG so the code stays crisp at any print size.
Frequently asked questions
What is a vCard QR code?+
A vCard QR code stores a contact's details, such as name, phone, email, company and website, in the standard vCard format. When someone scans it with a phone camera, the device offers to save the whole contact to their address book in one tap, with no manual typing.
How do I scan a vCard QR code?+
Open your phone's camera and point it at the code. A notification appears offering to add the contact; tap it and the details fill in automatically. Older phones may need a QR scanner app, which then hands the contact to the address book.
What fields can a vCard QR code include?+
Common fields are first and last name, organization, job title, phone number, email address and website. This generator includes whichever fields you fill in and omits the blank ones, keeping the code small enough to scan reliably.
Why use a vCard QR code on a business card?+
Printing a vCard QR code on a business card or email signature lets people save your details instantly and accurately, avoiding typos. It is the digital-friendly way to network at events and on physical cards, and it updates contact entry into one quick scan.
My vCard QR code will not scan. What is wrong?+
Usually the contact is too long for the chosen error-correction level, making the code dense. Remove optional fields such as the website, shorten long values, or pick a lower error-correction level (L or M). Also make sure the printed code is large enough and not blurry.