Free VCF File Creator & vCard Generator

Create and download .vcf contact files instantly. No signup required. Works with iPhone, Android, Outlook, and Gmail.

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How to Create a VCF File (Step-by-Step)

  1. Fill in your details: Enter your first name, last name, and contact information in the form above
  2. Add optional fields: Include job title, company, website, and address if desired
  3. Click "Create & Download VCF File": Your .vcf contact file will generate instantly
  4. Save or share: The VCF file downloads to your device. Share it via email, text, or upload to your website
  5. Test it: Open the .vcf file on your phone to verify all contact details are correct

💡 Tip: VCF files work on all devices—iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac.

What is a VCF File?

A VCF (vCard File or Virtual Contact File) is the standard file format for storing and sharing contact information. When someone opens a .vcf file on their phone or computer, it automatically prompts them to save the contact to their address book.

VCF files work on:

  • iPhone and Android phones
  • Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail
  • Windows and Mac contacts apps
  • Most CRM and contact management tools

What are VCF Files Used For?

VCF files are used to share contact information digitally across all devices and platforms. Here are the most common uses:

  • Email signatures: Attach your .vcf file to emails so recipients can save your contact with one click
  • Share via messaging: Send through iMessage, WhatsApp, or other messaging apps
  • QR codes: Create a QR code that downloads the VCF file when scanned
  • Website downloads: Let visitors download your contact info directly from your site
  • Bulk contact sharing: Export multiple contacts from your phone or CRM as VCF files
  • Contact backup: Save all your contacts as VCF files for safekeeping

VCF File Format Explained

A VCF file uses a simple text-based format that contains contact information in a structured way. Here's what a basic VCF file looks like:

BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 FN:John Smith N:Smith;John;;; ORG:ABC Company TITLE:Sales Manager TEL;TYPE=CELL:+1-555-123-4567 EMAIL:[email protected] URL:https://example.com END:VCARD

Our VCF creator generates this format automatically—you just fill in the fields!

What is a VCF File in Android?

In Android, a VCF file is used to import and export contacts. When you open a .vcf file on an Android phone, it prompts you to add the contact to your phone's address book. You can also:

  • Export all your Android contacts as a single VCF file (useful for backups)
  • Import VCF files from email attachments or downloads
  • Share your contact info by sending someone your VCF file
  • Transfer contacts between Android devices using VCF files

How to open VCF files on Android: Simply tap the .vcf file attachment or download, and your Android phone will automatically detect it and offer to import the contact.

VCF Creator vs Other Tools

Many VCF file creators require software downloads or complicated steps. Our online VCF creator works instantly in your browser—no installation needed.

Feature vCard Garden Typical VCF Creator
Online tool ✅ Yes ❌ Desktop only
Free to use ✅ Yes ⚠️ Limited features
Mobile friendly ✅ Yes ❌ No
Instant download ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Works offline ❌ No (online only) ✅ Yes
Bulk creation ✅ Pro plan ❌ No
Hosted web page ✅ Yes ❌ No
QR code included ✅ Yes ❌ No

VCF vs Digital Business Card

A VCF file is a one-time download—once someone has it, the info is static. If you change jobs or phone numbers, they have outdated info.

A digital business card is a live link. You can update your info anytime and everyone with the link sees the latest version. You also get analytics to see who's viewing your card.

Feature VCF File Digital Business Card
Cost Free Free trial, then paid plans
Updates Must resend new file Updates automatically
Analytics No tracking View counts, clicks
Design Plain text format Beautiful templates
Sharing File attachment Link or QR code

Frequently Asked Questions

VCF (vCard File) is a standard file format for electronic business cards. VCF files contain contact information including names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, job titles, company names, websites, and social media links. The format is universally supported across all major platforms and devices.

Use our free VCF creator tool above. Simply fill in your contact details (name, phone, email, etc.) and click "Create & Download VCF File." The .vcf file will download instantly to your device. No signup or software installation required.

VCF files are used to share contact information digitally. They work across all devices and platforms—iPhone, Android, Outlook, Gmail, and more. Simply share the .vcf file via email, text message, QR code, or website download. Recipients can save your contact with just one click.

Yes! VCF files are highly effective for business networking because they make it incredibly easy for people to save your contact information. Instead of manually typing in your details, they can import everything with one tap. This dramatically increases the chances they'll actually save your contact and reach out later.

Yes, VCF files are text-based and can be edited. You can open them in any text editor (like Notepad or TextEdit) or use our VCF creator to generate a new file with updated information. However, if you need to frequently update your contact info, consider using a digital business card instead—it updates automatically for everyone who has the link.

You can share VCF files in several ways: (1) Email attachment, (2) Text message or messaging apps like WhatsApp, (3) Upload to your website as a download link, (4) Generate a QR code that downloads the file when scanned, (5) AirDrop (iPhone to iPhone), or (6) Cloud storage links (Dropbox, Google Drive).

Yes! VCF files work perfectly on iPhone. When you open a .vcf file on an iPhone (from email, message, or Safari), iOS automatically recognizes it and offers to add the contact to your phone's Contacts app. The process takes just one tap.

VCF and vCard refer to the same thing. "vCard" is the name of the contact card format, while ".vcf" is the file extension used when you save it. Think of it like this: vCard is the format (like "document"), and VCF is the file type (like ".docx").

To download a vCard file using our tool, simply fill out the contact form above with your information and click the "Create & Download VCF File" button. The VCF file will automatically download to your device's default download folder. You can then share this file or import it into your contacts app.

Yes! Our VCF file creator is completely free to use with no signup required. You can create and download as many VCF files as you need. If you want additional features like a hosted web page, custom design, QR codes, and analytics, check out our digital business card plans.

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