When should I use MeCard instead of vCard?

Use MeCard when the printed code is small and you only need a few fields. Use vCard for a fuller contact that current iPhone and Android cameras save more consistently.

Why is the name Last,First in the code?

That is how MeCard stores a two-part name. A single word is stored as-is.

Can I add a postal address?

Yes. The address field is a single line. Keep it short so the modules stay large enough to scan.

Compact contact

MeCard QR code

A MeCard is a smaller contact payload than vCard. Use it on a badge or sticker when the code has to stay sparse: name is required, and phone, email, organization, website, and address are optional.

Name

Organization(optional)

Phone(optional)

Email(optional)

Website(optional)

Address(optional)

Logo overlay (optional)

Add a logo from this device

From this device. Embeds will not include it. Error correction switches to H.

Size (280 px)

Error correction

Enter a name for the contact card.

QR Board writes the DoCoMo MECARD: format. Name is split into last, first when you type two or more words. Special characters are escaped so the payload stays valid. If you need a card that iPhone and Android save more reliably, use vCard instead.

Download PNG for a sticker, SVG for a vector layout. Test with the phones your audience actually uses; some cameras offer to save a MeCard, others show the text to copy.

Questions

When should I use MeCard instead of vCard?: Use MeCard when the printed code is small and you only need a few fields. Use vCard for a fuller contact that current iPhone and Android cameras save more consistently.
Why is the name Last,First in the code?: That is how MeCard stores a two-part name. A single word is stored as-is.
Can I add a postal address?: Yes. The address field is a single line. Keep it short so the modules stay large enough to scan.