How to make a vCard
- Fill in the name or company. At least one of them is needed.
- Add phones, emails, website, address and anything else you want on the card.
- Add a photo if you like. It is shrunk and embedded in the file.
- Watch the vCard text update on the right. Choose version 3.0 unless you know you need 4.0.
- Press Download .vcf to save the contact file, or Copy text. Download the QR code to share the card from a screen or a printout.
vCard versions
| Version | Best for |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | The safest choice. Works with almost every phone, Outlook, Apple Contacts and Google Contacts. |
| 4.0 | Newer standard. Use it only if the app you share with asks for it. |
Tips for better results
- Write phone numbers with the country code, such as +91, so they work from anywhere.
- Use a work email on business cards and keep the note short.
- A smaller card makes a simpler QR code that scans faster.
- Open the downloaded file on your own phone once before you share it.
- Need a link that opens WhatsApp? Try the WhatsApp Link Generator.
Limits to know about
- The card holds one address, three phone numbers and two emails. That keeps the form simple.
- The photo is saved in the .vcf file but not in the QR code, which would be too large.
- Some older apps ignore the website, birthday or note fields.
- Very large cards cannot fit in a QR code. The tool tells you when that happens, and the .vcf file still works.
- The tool does not check that phone numbers or emails exist. It only warns when an email looks wrong.
- The QR code needs a small library that loads from jsDelivr.
Privacy
Everything runs in your browser. The contact details and the photo are not sent to our server or saved. The photo is resized on your device before it is placed in the file.
Frequently asked questions
What is a vCard?
A vCard is a file with the .vcf ending that holds contact details. Phones and email apps can read it and add the person to your contacts.
How do I add the contact to my phone?
On most phones, open the .vcf file and choose to add the contact. In Google Contacts and Outlook, use the Import option.
Why will my QR code not scan?
Cards with many fields make a dense code. Remove the note or some fields, make the image larger, and print it with good contrast.
Which version should I choose?
Choose 3.0 for the widest support. Choose 4.0 only when asked.
Can I put several people in one file?
Not in this tool. Make one file per person.
Is there a watermark or a limit?
No. It is free and needs no sign up.
About this tool
ToolsRiver vCard Generator is free and needs no sign up. It writes standard vCard files, with long lines folded as the format asks, and runs in your browser.