Contact QR Format

vCard QR Code
Reader & Decoder

Decode vCard QR codes from business cards, conference badges, and networking apps. Instantly extract name, phone, email, company, address, and more.

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About vCard QR Codes

        
A vCard QR code encodes contact information using the vCard (Virtual Contact File) format, an international standard defined in RFC 6350. When scanned, the data can be directly imported into contacts apps on smartphones and computers.

        
vCard QR codes are widely used on business cards, conference lanyards, email signatures, professional networking platforms like LinkedIn, and event badge systems.

        
Fields a vCard QR Code Can Store

        
    
          
  • Full name and display name
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  • Job title and organization
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  • Phone numbers (multiple — mobile, work, home)
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  • Email addresses (multiple)
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  • Physical address (street, city, country)
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  • Website URL
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  • Birthday
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  • Notes and custom fields
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  • Profile photo (Base64 encoded — version 3.0+)
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vCard Versions

        
QR codes commonly encode vCard version 2.1, 3.0, or 4.0. Our decoder handles all three versions. Version 4.0 is the most feature-rich but least widely supported by older contact apps.

      

      

        
Business Card QR Code Best Practices

        
vCard QR codes on business cards have become standard practice in many industries. They allow recipients to add contact details to their phone with a single scan — eliminating manual data entry and typos.

        
Use Cases by Industry

        
    
          
  • Sales & business development: Immediate contact exchange at meetings and trade shows
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  • Healthcare: Patient intake forms, doctor's contact details on referral cards
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  • Real estate: Property listing agent cards with direct dial and email
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  • Events & conferences: Attendee badges with sponsor and speaker contact details
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Security Considerations

        
vCard QR codes typically don't pose the same direct security risks as URL QR codes since they don't initiate browser navigation. However, malicious vCards could potentially attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in contacts app parsers — a rare but documented attack vector. Always verify the source of a QR code before adding contact details from unknown sources to your phone's address book.

      

    

  


  

    
FAQ
vCard QR Reader FAQ

    

      
What does a vCard QR code look like when decoded?
A vCard QR code starts with BEGIN:VCARD and ends with END:VCARD. Our decoder parses this and displays it in a readable format with labeled fields (Name, Phone, Email, etc.) instead of raw vCard syntax.

      
Can I save the decoded contact to my phone?
You can copy the decoded vCard text and paste it into a text file with a .vcf extension, then open that file to import the contact into your phone or email client. Most smartphones can directly import .vcf files.

      
What vCard versions are supported?
All vCard versions (2.1, 3.0, and 4.0) are supported. The raw vCard content is decoded and key fields are parsed regardless of the version number.