MeCard QR Code — Compact Contact Sharing

A MeCard QR code is a lightweight contact-sharing format that encodes your name, phone, email, and address in a compact pattern. It scans faster and prints smaller than vCard. Create one at QRMax.

What It Does

MeCard uses a simpler encoding than vCard, producing less dense QR codes. When scanned, the phone offers to save the contact with the encoded fields.

Common Use Cases

Use Case	Example
Small business cards	When print space is limited
Name badges	Quick contact exchange at events
Stickers & labels	Small QR codes on products or equipment
Personal cards	Simple name, phone, and email sharing
Retail staff badges	Customer-facing employee contact info

How to Create a MeCard QR Code

1. Choose "MeCard" type — Open QRMax and select the MeCard option.
2. Enter your info — Add name, phone number, email, and optionally an address.
3. Customize & download — Pick colors and size, then export as PNG or SVG.

Practical Tips

• Choose MeCard when size matters — The simpler encoding creates QR codes that scan reliably even at small print sizes.
• Use vCard for detailed profiles — If you need job title, company, multiple phone numbers, or a photo, go with vCard instead.
• Test at print size — Print a sample at your target size and scan it before mass production.

How is MeCard different from vCard?

MeCard supports fewer fields (name, phone, email, address, URL) but produces a simpler QR pattern. vCard supports job titles, companies, multiple numbers, and photos.

Is MeCard supported on all phones?

Most modern Android and iOS devices read MeCard format. Some older or regional devices may not parse it correctly — test with your target audience's typical devices.

Can I include a website URL in MeCard?

Yes. MeCard supports a single URL field alongside the standard contact fields.

Related QR Types

• vCard QR Code — Full-featured contact sharing
• Digital Business Card QR — Interactive online card
• Phone QR Code — Quick-dial a number
• Email QR Code — Pre-fill an email