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JD
John Doe
Software Engineer
Acme Inc.
📞 (555) 000-0000
🌐 mysite.com
📍 123 Innovation Dr...
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About

The VCard File Generator allows professionals to create standardized electronic business cards (VCF files) that are universally compatible with contact management systems like Outlook, iOS Contacts, and Android. Unlike simple text files, a VCard relies on a strict syntax defined by RFC 2426 (Version 3.0) and RFC 6350 (Version 4.0).

This tool mitigates the risk of data fragmentation by adhering to the MIME type text/vcard standards. It automatically handles complex encoding tasks such as Base64 image embedding for photos and quoted-printable encoding for special characters. By generating the file client-side, we ensure zero data latency and absolute privacy - your personal contact details never leave your device.

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Formulas

A VCard file is essentially a text stream containing key-value pairs wrapped in a block. The basic structure follows this logic:

BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:Doe;John;;;
FN:John Doe
ORG:Acme Corp
TEL;TYPE=WORK:(555) 123-4567
END:VCARD

When embedding images, the logic uses the following transformation:

Image Resize(300px) Base64 output

Note: Lines longer than 75 octets are folded (split) to ensure legacy system compatibility.

Reference Data

PropertyVCard FieldDescriptionStandard
Full NameFNThe formatted name string for display.RFC 2426
Name ComponentsNStructured: Family, Given, Middle, Prefix, Suffix.RFC 2426
OrganizationORGCompany or organizational name.RFC 2426
TelephoneTELCanonical phone number (supports TYPE=WORK,CELL).E.123
PhotoPHOTOBinary image data encoded in Base64.RFC 2426
AddressADRStructured physical address components.RFC 2426
RevisionREVTimestamp of last update (ISO 8601).ISO 8601

Frequently Asked Questions

VCard photo support varies by client. While Version 3.0 supports embedded Base64 images (PHOTO;ENCODING=b), some older email clients or lightweight mobile dialers ignore binary data to save storage. This tool optimizes images to 300x300px JPEG to maximize compatibility.
We generate VCard Version 3.0. This is the industry "gold standard" for compatibility, bridging the gap between the older 2.1 format (common in legacy Nokias) and the newer 4.0 format (which isn't fully adopted by all CRM systems yet).
Yes. This tool operates 100% in your browser using Client-Side JavaScript. No data is transmitted to any server. Your privacy is guaranteed by the architecture.
On Mobile: Open the file; your Contacts app will prompt to "Add Contact". On Desktop: Drag the file into Outlook, Apple Contacts, or Google Contacts.
Yes. The generated QR code is an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic), meaning it can be scaled to any size without losing quality. However, keep the data concise; adding a photo to the QR payload makes it too dense to scan reliably.