Can people scan a QR code to save the contact?

Yes — the tool generates a scannable QR; point a phone camera at it to add the contact.

Does it support vCard 3.0 and 4.0?

Yes — switch between vCard 3.0 and 4.0 output.

vCard Generator

Create contact vCard (.vcf) files with photos and multiple fields

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How do I create a vCard (.vcf) file?

Fill in the contact details in AnyTool's vCard Generator and it builds a standards-compliant .vcf live in your browser — vCard 3.0 or 4.0, with multiple phones, emails and addresses, a photo, and a scannable QR code to save the contact. Download, copy, or scan; nothing is uploaded.

vCard 3.0 and 4.0 with correct RFC escaping
Multiple phones, emails, and addresses with types
Embed a photo · generate a scan-to-save QR code
100% in your browser — no upload, no signup, works offline

What is

vCard (.vcf)

A vCard is the standard file format (.vcf, RFC 6350) for electronic business cards. It stores a contact's name, phone numbers, emails, address, organization, photo, and more so it imports into phones and email apps.

File Tools

Related terms

VCFContact cardDigital business cardQR contact

How to Create a vCard (.vcf) File

Build a contact vCard entirely in your browser, with a scannable QR code.

30 secWeb browser

1
Enter details
Type the contact's name, phones, emails, address, organization and more. The vCard updates live.
2
Pick version
Choose vCard 3.0 (most compatible) or 4.0, and optionally add a photo.
3
Export
Download the .vcf, copy the raw vCard, or download the QR code.
4
Share
Send the .vcf or let people scan the QR to save the contact instantly.

Result: A .vcf file and a scannable QR code

Frequently Asked Questions

Generation is 100% client-side; nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for personal contact data.

Yes — AnyTool builds the vCard in your browser, so your contact details never leave your device.

A QR encoding the vCard is generated live (photo excluded so it stays scannable). It works with the built-in camera on iPhone and Android.

vCard 3.0 is the most widely compatible; 4.0 is the newest standard. The tool emits correct TYPE parameters, structured N/ADR, and photo encoding for each.

Detailed Explanation

Methodology

How the vCard Generator Works

AnyTool builds the vCard string entirely in the browser. It emits RFC-compliant vCard 3.0 (RFC 2426) or 4.0 (RFC 6350): a structured N and FN, typed TEL/EMAIL/ADR entries, ORG/TITLE/URL/BDAY/NOTE, an embedded base64 PHOTO, with correct escaping of commas, semicolons, and newlines and 75-octet line folding. A QR code of the photo-less vCard is rendered with the qrcode library so phones can scan to save the contact.

Runs client-side — contact data is never uploaded
vCard 3.0 and 4.0 with version-correct TYPE params and PHOTO encoding
Multiple phones, emails, and addresses with types
RFC escaping + 75-octet folding for valid output
Scannable QR (photo excluded to keep the payload small)
Live preview, .vcf download, copy, and QR PNG download

Privacy & Security

Privacy and Offline Use

Because the vCard and QR are generated locally, personal contact details never touch a server. The tool works offline after first load and requires no signup.

vCard generation: in-browser (AnyTool) vs typical online tools
Capability	AnyTool	Typical online vCard tools
Data handling	Generated in your browser	Often sent to / stored on a server
vCard versions	3.0 and 4.0	Often 3.0 only
Scan-to-save QR	Yes	Sometimes (often gated)
Embedded photo	Yes	Sometimes
Cost / signup	Free, no signup	Often account-gated or watermarked

Capabilities reflect the live AnyTool tool; competitor behavior varies by service.