Free vCard QR Code Generator with Logo
Replace paper business cards with a scannable vCard QR code. Share your full contact details — phone, email, company, website, and address — instantly with a single scan.
How to Create a vCard QR Code
A vCard QR code encodes a full electronic business card in a single scannable image. When someone scans it with their phone, iOS and Android prompt them to save the contact directly to their address book — no typing required. It's the most powerful networking tool for professionals attending conferences, trade shows, or client meetings.
Step 1 — Select vCard Type: Open qrcodetechy.com/generator and click the "vCard" tab. You'll see a structured form with fields for every contact detail your phone supports.
Step 2 — Fill in Contact Fields: Enter your first name, last name, job title, organization, phone number (with country code, e.g., +1-555-0100), email address, website URL, and street address. Include as many fields as relevant — the more complete your vCard, the more useful it is for recipients. For professionals in multiple roles, include both a mobile and office phone number.
Step 3 — Add Branding: Upload your company logo or professional headshot (PNG/JPG, square crop works best). Set the QR dot color to match your brand palette. For business cards, use a contrasting color pair — dark dots on a light background always scan better than light-on-dark. Add a frame with your name or "Scan to Connect" text for context.
Step 4 — Error Correction Level: Set to Level H (30% recovery). vCard QR codes carry more data than URL codes, making them denser. High error correction ensures reliable scanning even if the printed QR code has minor scratches or ink variation on glossy business card stock.
Step 5 — Test on Both iOS and Android: On iPhone, point the native Camera app at the code — you should see a "New Contact" prompt within 1 second. On Android, use Google Lens or the native camera. Verify all fields are populated correctly in the contact preview before printing.
Step 6 — Download for Print: For business cards, download SVG or 2048×2048px PNG. A standard business card is 85mm × 55mm. At 300 DPI, a 2048px QR code prints at 17cm × 17cm — scale it down to 2.5cm × 2.5cm on your card (still scannable at this size with Level H error correction). Send the SVG to your designer or print house for professional results.
vCard 3.0 Technical Standards
vCard 3.0 Format (RFC 2426)
QRCodeTechy generates vCard 3.0 format, the universal standard supported by iOS Contacts, Android, Outlook, and Gmail. The payload begins with BEGIN:VCARD\nVERSION:3.0 and ends with END:VCARD.
Field Structure
Key fields: FN (formatted name), ORG (organization), TITLE (job title), TEL;TYPE=CELL (mobile), EMAIL, URL, ADR (address). Each field is on a new line.
Data Capacity
A full vCard with all fields uses approximately 300–500 bytes. This requires QR Version 6–9 (41×41 to 53×53 modules). Keep data concise to ensure the QR code stays scannable at 2.5cm print size.
Character Encoding
vCard 3.0 uses UTF-8 encoding, supporting names in any language including Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, and Japanese characters. The QR code encodes this as byte mode, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
High-Resolution Download Options
PNG
2048×2048px for business card printing at 300 DPI. Also ideal for email signatures and LinkedIn banners.
SVG
Infinitely scalable vector. Send to professional print shops for business cards, letterheads, and brochures.
Embed in digital presentations, email footers, or PDF proposals for easy contact capture.