Create a digital business card: vCard, QR codes, and contact links
Sharing contact information at events, in emails, or on social media doesn't require a paper business card or an account with a contact management service. Build a digital business card in your browser using a vCard file, QR codes, and clickable contact links—everything stays on your device, nothing is uploaded to a server, and you control exactly what information you share.
What is a vCard and why use it
A vCard is a digital contact file that holds your name, phone number, email address, job title, company, website, and social media profiles in a standardized format. Most email clients, contact managers, and phones recognize vCard files and can import them automatically. Instead of typing contact details by hand or copying and pasting, a single file transfer saves time and reduces errors. The .vcf file format has been the industry standard for contact exchange since the 1990s and is supported by Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, iOS, Android, and virtually every contact management system. Use the vCard generator to build a .vcf file with your information in seconds, then download it and store it safely.
Share contacts with QR codes
A QR code is an image that encodes data and can be scanned with any smartphone camera. When you point your phone at a QR code containing contact information, it prompts you to save the vCard directly to your contacts app. This works at networking events, conferences, or anywhere people meet in person. Print a QR code on your business card, poster, or brochure so people can add you to their phone instantly without manual entry or typos. Create a QR code from your vCard using the QR code generator, then print it on a poster, display it on your screen during a video call, or include it in your email signature. The code remains valid forever—update it anytime your contact information changes.
Send emails with clickable mailto links
A mailto link is a URL that opens a new email in your recipient's email client with the recipient and subject line pre-filled. Instead of asking someone to copy your address and manually type a subject, they click once and the email compose window opens ready to send. Mailto links work on websites, in emails, and on social media, making them one of the simplest ways to encourage contact. You can also pre-fill the body text or add a CC address, which is useful if you want to route inquiries to multiple team members. Build a mailto link using the mailto link generator and embed it in your website's contact page, email signature, or social media profile bio. Example: mailto:[email protected]?subject=Hello opens a new email with the subject line pre-filled.
Connect on WhatsApp with direct links
A WhatsApp link takes someone directly to a new chat with you, skipping the need for them to search for your number or add you manually. This is useful when you want to receive inquiries or orders through WhatsApp instead of email. WhatsApp is used by over a billion people worldwide and is often faster than email in countries outside North America. Use the WhatsApp link generator to create a link from your phone number, then share it in your bio, website footer, or marketing materials. When someone clicks the link from a mobile device where WhatsApp is installed, a new chat window opens with your name pre-filled. You can also add a custom greeting message that appears when the chat opens.
Combine everything into a digital business card
A complete digital business card includes multiple ways to contact you, because different people prefer different channels. Start by creating your vCard file and generating a QR code from it for in-person sharing. Then add a mailto link to your email address on your website's contact page and a WhatsApp link for time-sensitive inquiries. This layered approach meets people where they prefer to communicate: some scan QR codes at events, others prefer email, and others use WhatsApp. Each method is a different path to the same contact information, increasing the likelihood that interested people will actually reach you.
Privacy: everything happens on your device
All of these tools run entirely in your browser. When you enter your contact information into the vCard generator, create a QR code, or build a mailto or WhatsApp link, nothing is sent to a server. Your data stays on your computer and never leaves your device unless you choose to download a file or share it. This means your contact information stays private, you don't need to create an account, and these tools work even if your internet connection is offline after the page loads. You remain in complete control of your data at all times.
Get started with your digital business card
Begin by entering your contact details into the vCard generator and download your .vcf file. Generate a QR code version using the QR code generator, then create a mailto link with the mailto link generator and a WhatsApp link with the WhatsApp link generator. Save all of these in a folder on your device and use them across your website, email signature, and social media. Update your vCard anytime your contact details change—no registration required, no limits on how many cards you create. You now have a complete, privacy-first way to share contact information across all your channels.