How to make a contact (vCard) QR code
- Fill in your name, company, job title, phone, email, website and address. Leave out anything you do not want to share.
- The QR code updates as you type. Check the encoded text under the code to confirm the details.
- Download it as PNG for screens and documents or SVG for print at any size, and test it with your phone camera before sharing.
QR codes for business cards
A vCard QR code stores your details in the standard contact format, so scanning it with a phone camera opens a "Create contact" screen with everything filled in. Nobody has to type your email address or misread your phone number. Put it on business cards, conference badges, email signatures, CVs, shop counters and the back of a laptop. Because everything is stored in the code itself, it works offline and without any app or account.
The more you include, the denser the code, so keep it to the essentials for small printed cards and test at the final print size; at least 2 cm across is a good rule for a business card. Use international phone format, such as +44 or +1, so the number works for everyone.
The code is generated entirely in your browser by a built-in encoder, so the details you type are never uploaded, logged or tracked, and the QR code does not expire or redirect through a third-party service. Static codes like these work forever, but the content cannot be edited after printing, so double-check before you print a batch.
FAQ
What is a vCard?
A standard file format for contact details, understood by phones, Outlook, Gmail and Apple Contacts.
Can I update my details later?
No. The details are stored in the code itself, so print a new code if they change.
How big should it be on a business card?
At least 2 cm across, printed in dark colour on a light background.