Free MeCard QR Code Generator
Create a MeCard QR code to share your contact details. MeCard is a compact format preferred by many Android devices for quick contact import.
- QR Generator
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- Batch CSV (500 codes)
- 40 Templates
- 20 Languages
Local uploads stay in your browser and only appear on the printed card. The QR data uses the URL above.
More fields (optional)
Address
Social profiles
Tip: right-click any spot on Google Maps and copy the coordinates
A red Swiss flag is automatically overlaid on the QR — required by Swiss banks.
Paste a BOLT11 invoice (lnbc...) or a Lightning address. We prefix with the lightning: URI scheme so any Lightning wallet can scan it.
Compatible with Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, Bitwarden, and any standard TOTP app.
Encodes the entire authorized_keys line. Scan to copy/paste the key onto a new machine.
For very long keys, use rMQR landscape or split into multiple QRs. Standard QR caps around ~2KB.
The official WireGuard mobile apps scan these directly. Never include your private key in a printed QR — only digital sharing.
GS1 Digital Link is the modern web-friendly alternative to the EAN-13 barcode for retail products. Resolver domain defaults to id.gs1.org but you can use your own.
Paste the share link from the Spotify app, or just the ID. We build the open.spotify.com URL automatically.
Format depends on platform — for Mastodon use @user@instance, for Bluesky use handle.bsky.social, for Nostr paste the npub key.
Geo URI (RFC 5870) opens directly in any maps app on the device — Google Maps, Apple Maps, OsmAnd, etc. — without picking a vendor.
Standard BitTorrent magnet link. Scanned by any BitTorrent client that supports URI scheme handlers.
Paste a full RFC 5545 iCalendar payload — supports multiple events, alarms, recurring rules. Most calendar apps import the QR directly.
Local uploads stay in your browser and only appear on the printed card. MeCard QR data has no photo field.
MeCard is a simpler alternative to vCard, preferred by some Android devices
More fields (optional)
Address
Micro QR capacity: 35 digits, 21 uppercase alphanumeric, or ~15 bytes (lowercase/URLs). Best for short codes, serial numbers, and IDs. For URLs, use standard QR instead.
Rectangular Micro QR — a narrow, wide format ideal for test tubes, wristbands, and ticket strips. Up to 361 characters.
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Save a style with the button above to keep your favourites here.
Or pick a built-in icon:
Renders behind the QR at reduced opacity. Auto-forces EC=H so the QR still scans through the photo.
Batch Generation
Upload a CSV to generate up to 500 QR codes in a single batch. Each row becomes its own QR — pick a template or override 21 properties on a per-row basis: colors, frames, dot/eye/eyeball styles, gradients, transparency, size, error correction, format, built-in logo, and more.
21 columns: type, data, filename, frametext, frame, template, fgcolor, bgcolor, size, ec, dotstyle, eyestyle, format, logo, gradient, g2, gtype, gangle, transparent, eyeball, eyecolor. Only type and data are required. Use | to separate fields inside data (e.g. ssid|password|WPA).
All 20 QR types supported, including URL, WiFi, vCard, MeCard, Email, SMS, Event, Location, UPI, SEPA, PayPal, Crypto, Micro QR and rMQR. Download the sample CSV to see every column, all 40 templates, 11 frame styles, and the 12 built-in logos in action.
Save the entire QR — type, all field values, style, frame, logo, business card design — as a single .qr.json file. Load it later to recreate everything in one click.
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How MeCard QR Codes Work
MeCard is a simple contact-sharing format developed by NTT DoCoMo. When someone scans a MeCard QR code, their phone automatically offers to save the contact with the name, phone number, email, website, and notes you specified. MeCard uses a compact encoding, which means the QR code is simpler and scans more reliably than the more verbose vCard format.
MeCard is widely supported on Android devices and many QR code scanner apps. For maximum cross-platform compatibility (especially with iPhones), consider using a vCard QR code instead.
How to Create a MeCard QR Code
- Enter your name — this is the only required field. All other fields are optional.
- Add contact details — phone number, email address, website URL, and a note (e.g., "Met at conference").
- Customize and export your QR code. Download as PNG for digital sharing or SVG/PDF for print.
MeCard vs vCard: Which Should You Use?
MeCard is more compact (smaller QR codes) and works great on Android. vCard supports more fields (job title, company, photo) and works better on iPhones. If your audience is primarily Android users or you need a smaller QR code, choose MeCard. For maximum compatibility and richer contact data, choose vCard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MeCard and vCard?
MeCard is a simpler format with fewer fields (name, phone, email, website, note). It produces smaller QR codes that scan more reliably. vCard supports more fields (company, job title, address, photo) and is better supported on iPhones. For Android users or compact QR codes, MeCard is the better choice.
Does MeCard work on iPhones?
iPhone's built-in camera may not auto-recognize MeCard format. Users may need a third-party QR scanner app. For best iPhone compatibility, use a vCard QR code instead.
What fields can I include in a MeCard QR code?
MeCard supports: full name, phone number, email address, website URL, and a free-text note. It does not support company name, job title, physical address, or photos — for those, use a vCard QR code.
Why is the MeCard QR code smaller than a vCard?
MeCard uses a more compact text format. Where a vCard says FN:John Doe on its own line plus BEGIN:VCARD headers, a MeCard packs everything into one line: MECARD:N:Doe,John;TEL:...;;. Fewer characters means a less dense QR code, which scans faster and prints clearer at small sizes.
Can I include multiple phone numbers or emails?
MeCard supports multiple TEL and EMAIL entries by separating them with semicolons in the format spec, but support varies wildly across scanners. For maximum compatibility, stick to one phone and one email per MeCard. If you need multiple of each, use vCard which has better multi-value support across devices.
How do special characters like commas or apostrophes work?
MeCard reserves ;, ,, :, and \ as field separators, so we automatically escape them with a backslash when they appear in your data. You don't need to worry about it — just type your name or note normally and the encoded value handles escaping for you.
Will scanners recognize the contact when MeCard isn't supported?
When the iOS camera or another scanner can't parse MeCard, it usually falls back to displaying the raw text. The user can still see your name, phone, and email in plain text even if the 'Add to Contacts' button doesn't appear. If you need that one-tap save experience on every device, use vCard instead.