MeCard QR Code Generator
Create a contact QR code in MeCard format — a compact contact format compatible with many camera apps.
How to use in 3 steps
- 1
Enter contact details
Enter basic fields like name, phone and email.
- 2
Preview
Preview the compact MECARD string and the QR; fields are kept short.
- 3
Download
Export as PNG or SVG.
Supported formats
| Format | Dimension | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Data Matrix | 2D (matrix) | any data |
| GS1 DataMatrix | 2D (matrix) | e.g. (01)09506000134352 |
| PDF417 | 2D (matrix) | any data |
| Aztec Code | 2D (matrix) | any data |
| QR Code | 2D (matrix) | any data |
| GS1 QR / Digital Link | 2D (matrix) | GS1 Digital Link URL or (01)... |
Example input / output
Input
Name: Jane Doe, Tel: +1...
Output
MECARD:N:Doe,Jane;TEL:+1...;;
Technical notes
MECARD is a format that encodes contact info in a compact form like MECARD:N:Last,First;TEL:...;EMAIL:...;;. It carries the same basic info in a shorter string than vCard, which yields a less dense, smaller and usually easier-to-scan QR.
The format was originally popularized by mobile phone makers; its fields are separated by semicolons and the whole record ends with a double semicolon (;;). The name field is usually written 'Last,First'; the tool places your entries into this structure.
Because MECARD is more compact, it's advantageous on small labels or when you don't have many fields. However, it doesn't have as rich a field set or as broad app support as vCard; some contact apps handle vCard more completely.
For a more standard, richer-field card, use the vCard QR code generator. Both MECARD and vCard produce static QR codes; if details change, a new code is needed. For general content types, see the QR code generator.
Frequently asked questions
MECARD is a shorter string, so it produces a smaller, less dense QR. It's practical for small print areas or sharing limited contact info.