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MeCard QrCode Generator
Generate scannable MeCard QR codes that make sharing your contact information super easy. Encode your name, phone, email, and address into a single QR code anyone can scan to add you to their contacts.

MeCard QrCode

About the MeCard QR Code Generator

The MeCard QR Code Generator encodes your name, phone, email, and address into a single scannable QR code, using the compact MeCard format designed to keep contact-sharing QR codes small and simple.

MeCard achieves a smaller, denser QR code than the more verbose VCard format by using a lightweight, minimal syntax, which can make the resulting code easier to scan reliably, especially at small print sizes.

Anyone wanting a quick, easy way to share contact details uses MeCard QR codes on personal cards, flyers, and signage.

MeCard vs. VCard

MeCard was developed in Japan alongside the QR code standard itself, offering a simpler alternative to the more feature-rich but verbose VCard format. Because MeCard uses shorter field labels and a more compact syntax, it can encode the same basic contact information using fewer characters, resulting in a less dense QR code image.

This can matter when a QR code needs to be printed small or scanned from a distance, since a simpler code is generally easier for a camera to read accurately.

How to Use the MeCard QR Code Generator

  • Personal contact cards: Share your info with a simple, compact QR code.
  • Flyers and posters: Add a small, easy-to-scan contact code.
  • Name badges: Let others save your contact details at an event.
  • Small print applications: Use MeCard where a smaller, simpler code is preferred.
  • Storefront window signage: Let passersby save your business contact info.

Why Use This Generator

Compact Format
Smaller QR code

A leaner syntax than VCard, resulting in a simpler code.

Core Contact Fields
Name, phone, email, address

Covers the essentials without extra complexity.

One-Scan Add
No manual typing

Adds you to contacts with a single scan.

Common Uses

Personal contact cards Flyers and posters Name badges Storefront signage

Frequently Asked Questions
Why might I choose MeCard over VCard? +
MeCard's simpler format can be easier to scan reliably at smaller print sizes since it produces a less complex QR code pattern.
Is there an API for generating QR codes? +
Yes. FunGenerators provides a REST API so you can generate QR codes programmatically for your own app or project.
How is MeCard different from VCard? +
MeCard uses a simpler, more compact syntax than VCard, which can produce a smaller, less dense QR code for the same basic contact information.
What happens when someone scans a MeCard QR code? +
Their phone's contacts app opens with an "Add Contact" prompt pre-filled with your details.
What information can I include? +
Your name, phone number, email, and address — the core fields the MeCard format supports.
Is the MeCard QR Code Generator free to use? +
Yes — completely free, no account or signup required.