๐ MeCard QR Code Generator
MeCard is a simple contact-exchange QR code format widely used on Japanese mobile phones and smartphones.
Generate a MeCard-format contact QR code from a name, phone number, email, and address. MeCard is a contact-exchange QR code format widely used on Japanese mobile phones and smartphones.
How to use
- Enter the last and first name.
- Enter a phone number, email, and address as needed.
- The QR code is generated automatically.
- Download the generated QR code as SVG or PNG.
FAQ
What's the difference between MeCard and vCard?
Both exchange contact information via QR code, but MeCard is a simple proprietary format that became popular in Japanese mobile phone culture, while vCard is an international format standardized in RFC 6350. Most smartphones can read both.
Can names contain semicolons or commas?
Yes โ per the MeCard format spec, delimiter characters (";", ",", "\") in field values are automatically escaped.
What happens when it's scanned?
Most smartphones will open the contacts app with the entered information pre-filled as a new contact when the QR code is scanned.