vCard Generator
Fill in a contact's details and download a .vcf file that imports into any phone or email contacts app.
What this tool does
A vCard is a contact in a standard file format. Enter a name and any phone numbers, email, website and address, then download the .vcf file. Opening it adds the contact to an iPhone, an Android phone, Outlook or Google Contacts. The file is made in your browser and you can paste its text into a QR code generator.
Writes a vCard 3.0 contact with the fields you fill in, in the order and format contact apps expect.
Escapes commas and semicolons, folds long lines, and offers the file as a download or as copyable text.
How to use it
- Enter a first and last name, or an organisation.
- Add phone numbers, email, website and address as needed.
- Check the vCard text on the right.
- Press Download .vcf, then open the file on your phone or computer to import it.
Why use this generator
Builds a vCard 3.0 .vcf contact file with name, organisation, phones, email, website, address and note. A .vcf file adds a whole contact in one tap and avoids retyping and typos. It is the standard way to share a contact in an email, on a website or in a QR code.
Why we built it
We built the vCard generator to make a vCard 3.0 file with name, organisation, phones, email and website that imports into any phone or email app. Turn the card into a code with the QR code generator and create invites with the ICS file generator.
Who this tool is for
- Professionals sharing contact details
- Event organisers and shops
- Anyone making a contact card for a QR code
When to use it
- Sharing your contact details as a downloadable card.
- Giving customers a one-tap way to save a business's phone, email and address.
- Moving a contact between phones or apps.
- Producing the text for a contact QR code.
How it works
A vCard is plain text between BEGIN:VCARD and END:VCARD lines. N holds the structured name (last;first), FN the display name, ORG and TITLE the work details, TEL and EMAIL the numbers and addresses with a type, URL the website, and ADR the address as seven semicolon-separated parts.
Commas, semicolons and line breaks inside values are escaped with a backslash, and lines longer than 75 bytes are folded, as the standard requires.
This writes version 3.0, which is accepted by iOS, Android, Outlook, Google Contacts and nearly everything else. Photos and custom fields are not included.
What you give it, and what you get back
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | First and last name, or an organisation if you are making a business card. |
| Contact details | Work phone, mobile, email, website and a note. |
| Address | Street, city, state or region, postcode and country. |
| Output | A .vcf file or its text, which can also go into a QR code. |
Issues you may run into
| What you see | Why it happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Only the first contact imports | Some apps import one card per file. | Create one file per person. |
| Phone number shows without a country code | The number was entered without a +country prefix. | Enter the number in international form, such as +1 555 0100. |
| Accents look wrong in the app | An older app assumed a different character set. | Import into a current app, or use unaccented text for compatibility. |
| File will not generate | No name or organisation was entered. | Add at least a first name, last name or organisation. |
Assumptions and limitations
- One contact per file, with the common fields only.
- No photo, birthday or custom fields.
- It creates the file; it does not send it or add it to your contacts for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is a vCard?
A standard file format (.vcf) for sharing a contact: name, phone numbers, email, address and more. Phones and email apps can import it directly.
How do I create a VCF file?
Fill in the contact details and press Download .vcf. Open the file on your phone or computer to add the contact.
Can I put a vCard in a QR code?
Yes. Copy the vCard text and paste it into the QR code generator; scanning the code offers to save the contact.
Which apps can open a .vcf file?
iPhone and Android contacts, Outlook, Google Contacts, Apple Contacts and almost any other address book.
Does it include a photo?
No. Photos make the file much larger, so this generator writes text fields only.
Is my contact information uploaded?
No. The file is generated in your browser.