Contact QR Code (vCard)
The more fields you add, the denser the code. For small business cards, include only what's essential.
A contact QR that saves itself
Instead of typing your name and number from a business card, people scan the QR code and their phone shows an “Add to contacts” screen. This tool encodes your details in the standard vCard (3.0) format, which the iPhone camera, Android cameras and most scanner apps understand.
What you can include
Name, mobile, work phone, email, company, department, title, website, address and a note. Names are split into first and last name so contacts sort correctly, and text is UTF-8 so accents and non-Latin characters survive. More fields make a denser code, so for small business cards stick to name, phone, email and company. Below the code you'll see its module count, data size and a recommended print size.
Printing and uses
- Error correction — higher levels survive smudges but make the code denser. Use Low or Medium on business cards, High on large banners.
- Color — use a dark color with strong contrast against the background.
- PNG or SVG — SVG stays sharp for print shops and design apps; PNG suits email signatures and slides.
- .vcf file — send the contact file itself by email or chat instead of a QR code.
To import many contacts into a phone at once, use CSV/Excel to vCard. Always test-scan before printing. Your details are never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Scanning only shows text.
Some older scanner apps can't save vCards. Try your phone's built-in camera.
Do I need a new code when my details change?
Yes — the details are inside the code. In return there's no expiry and no server involved.
Can I include a photo?
No, photos are too large to fit in a QR code.
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