Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vCard file? What is it used for?
vCard (.vcf) is the international standard format for electronic business cards. VCF files can be: 1) Imported into phone contacts (iPhone/Android); 2) Imported into Outlook; 3) Imported into macOS Contacts; 4) Attached to email signatures; 5) Used on websites for one-click contact saving.
What contact fields are supported?
Supported fields: Name (required), Last Name, Middle Name, Prefix, Suffix, Nickname, Phone (multiple), Email (multiple), Company, Department, Job Title, Work Phone, Work Email, Website, Birthday, Address (Street/City/Zip/Country), Notes. Covers most contact management needs.
Which devices and apps are compatible with vCard?
vCard 3.0 is widely supported by: 1) iPhone/iPad Contacts; 2) Android Contacts and Google Contacts; 3) Microsoft Outlook (Windows & Mac); 4) macOS Contacts (Address Book); 5) Gmail Contacts; 6) Most CRM systems. .vcf files can be shared via email, AirDrop, Bluetooth, etc.
Can multiple vCards be combined into one file?
This tool generates one contact per file. For multiple contacts, generate individually and merge .vcf files using a text editor (copy BEGIN:VCARD to END:VCARD sections sequentially). Most phone contacts apps also support batch importing multiple single .vcf files.
Can I add a photo or avatar?
The current version supports adding contact photos by pasting Base64 encoded image data. Use small avatars (under 100KB recommended) to avoid oversized .vcf files that may cause import issues. Compressed profile photos or logos work well.