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vCard QR Code Generator
Share your professional identity seamlessly. Generate camera-ready vCard QR codes that import directly into Apple and Google Contacts without third-party apps.
Presets:
Personal & Professional Identity
Contact & Web Links
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SpeedDrain Technologies
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Digital Business Cards: RFC 2426 vCard Standards & NFC Interoperability
The vCard 3.0 (RFC 2426) Specification
While vCard 4.0 exists in standard bodies, vCard 3.0 remains the undisputed gold standard for universal mobile camera compatibility:
- Structured Name (
N) and Full Name (FN): Mandated fields formatted asN:LastName;FirstName;Middle;Prefix;Suffix. - Telephony Parameters: Typed as
TEL;TYPE=CELL,VOICE:+1...to ensure iOS and Android automatically assign numbers to mobile vs work contact fields. - Line Breaks: Multi-line biographical notes must escape newlines with a backslash (
\n) to maintain parsing integrity.
Offline Privacy vs. Centralized Link Services
Many commercial QR platforms encode redirect links (e.g., https://linktree...) which introduce latency, tracking cookies, and break when subscription fees lapse:
- 100% Offline Scannability: Our generator embeds complete contact data directly inside the matrix pixels. No internet connection is required for scanning or saving.
- Zero Intermediate Subscriptions: Once printed on physical business cards, your QR code remains valid forever without monthly fees.
NFC Tag Compatibility
The generated raw vCard string can also be written directly to NTAG215 or NTAG216 NFC chips using any mobile NFC writing utility. Tapping an NFC-enabled smartphone against your card will instantly invoke the exact same native contact-saving prompt.