What is a virtual contact card?

A virtual contact card is a digital version of a traditional business card that can be shared electronically. It uses the vCard format, which is compatible with all major contact management systems including iPhone, Android, Outlook, and Google Contacts.

Is my data secure when creating contact cards?

Yes, all data is stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to our servers. Your contact information remains completely private and under your control.

What devices support vCard files?

vCard files are supported by virtually all devices and contact management systems, including iPhone Contacts, Android Contact apps, Microsoft Outlook, Google Contacts, Samsung Contacts, and most CRM systems like Salesforce and HubSpot.

Free vCard Validator - Check Your .vcf Files

What Is a vCard (.vcf) File?

A vCard (Virtual Contact File) is a standardized file format for electronic business cards. vCard files use the .vcf extension and store contact information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, URLs, and more. The format is supported by virtually all contact management applications, including Apple Contacts, Google Contacts, Microsoft Outlook, and CRM systems.

vCard has gone through several versions: 2.1, 3.0, and 4.0. Version 3.0 (RFC 2426) is the most widely supported and is the format generated by our virtual contact card creator. This validator checks files against all common versions and identifies potential issues.

How to Validate Your vCard

Upload a .vcf file — Click the file upload button to select a vCard file from your device.
Or paste vCard text — Copy and paste the raw vCard content directly into the text area.
Click "Validate" — The validator will parse your vCard and check for structural issues, missing required properties, and version compatibility.
Review results — See parsed fields, errors (if any), and warnings about potential compatibility issues.

What We Check

•Proper BEGIN:VCARD and END:VCARD delimiters
•VERSION property presence and validity
•FN (Formatted Name) property
•Standard property parsing (EMAIL, TEL, ORG, URL, TITLE)
•Property parameter handling (e.g., TEL;TYPE=WORK)

Common vCard Issues

⚠Missing BEGIN:VCARD or END:VCARD markers
⚠No VERSION property specified
⚠Missing FN (Formatted Name) — required in v3.0+
⚠Incorrect line endings or encoding
⚠Invalid or outdated version numbers

Example vCard Format

Here is an example of a valid vCard 3.0 file that you can use to test the validator:

BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
FN:Jane Smith
TITLE:Product Designer
ORG:Acme Inc
EMAIL:jane@acme.com
TEL:+1-555-123-4567
URL:https://janesmith.design
END:VCARD

You can copy the example above, paste it into the validator, and click "Validate" to see how the tool works. To create your own vCard, use our free card creator or generate a QR code for quick sharing.