vCard Generator
Build a .vcf contact file, with a QR code.
vCard Generator builds a .vcf contact file with names, several numbers and emails, an address, a website, a birthday and an embedded photo. It writes both vCard 3.0 and 4.0, since older and newer clients differ, and produces a QR code of the contact that a phone camera can read. Built locally.
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Runs entirely on your device. No file or text you enter here is uploaded. How to verify it.
How to use vCard Generator
- Fill in the contact details and add a photo if you want one.
- Choose vCard 3.0 or 4.0 for the download.
- Download the .vcf file, or show the QR code to be scanned.
Questions about vCard Generator
Should I use vCard 3.0 or 4.0?
Use 3.0 for the widest compatibility, including older Outlook and Android versions; it is still what most systems expect. Use 4.0 for modern iOS and macOS, where it handles dates and typed fields more cleanly. Both are produced so you can send whichever the recipient needs.
Why is the photo left out of the QR code?
Because an embedded photo is tens of kilobytes of base64, and a QR code holds around three. Including it produces a code so dense that no phone camera can read it. The QR carries the contact details; the .vcf file carries the photo.
Can someone scan the QR straight into their phone?
Yes. Both iOS and Android camera apps recognise a vCard payload and offer to create a contact. It is the fastest way to hand over your details at an event without either person typing anything.
Does it work as a digital business card?
For the exchange itself, yes. What it does not do is track who scanned it or let you update the details afterwards — those need a hosted service and an account. This produces a file and a code that keep working with nothing behind them.
Are my contact details stored?
No. Everything is assembled in the tab and nothing is uploaded. The photo is downscaled and encoded locally.
Is vCard Generator really free, with no limits?
Yes. There is no account, no daily cap, no file-size tier and no watermark, because there is no server cost to recover. The site is funded by clearly disclosed partner recommendations on the Partners page, never by metering the tools.
Are my files or text uploaded when I use vCard Generator?
No. Everything is processed by JavaScript running in your browser, on your device. You can verify it: open your browser's developer tools, switch to the Network tab, and use the tool. You will see no request carrying your data — because there is nowhere for it to go.