All about VCARD Files

The VCARD file type is primarily associated with Contacts (Apple), other contact management software.

VCARD	File extension: VCARD
	File type:	electronic business card

What is a VCARD file?

VCARD files mostly belong to Contacts (Apple), other contact management software. A vCard (VCF) file is a standard file format for electronic business cards. It can contain name and address information, phone numbers, email addresses, URLs, logos, photographs, audio clips, and other information. vCards are often attached to email messages, but can also be exchanged in other ways, such as via instant messaging or by downloading from a webpage. The vCard format is a text-based standard, with fields identified by property names and values separated by semicolons. The content of a vCard can be structured using different versions of the standard, such as vCard 2.1 or vCard 3.0, with vCard 3.0 being the most widely adopted version. The vCard standard is defined in RFC 6350 by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).

How to open a VCARD file

You need a suitable software like Contacts (Apple), other contact management software to open a VCARD file. You need a suitable software like Contacts (Apple), other contact management software to open a VCARD file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your VCARD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VCARD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from VCARD files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from VCARD file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online VCARD File Viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .vcard file to view" button on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

4 Steps to Open an Unknown .VCARD File

VCARD files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file exported from a colleague's iPhone suggests Apple Contacts, while an email signature attachment often points to Microsoft Outlook or a CRM.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor to inspect the opening lines:
- BEGIN:VCARD confirms a standard electronic business card.
- Readable XML/JSON suggests a web export.
- "PK" implies a compressed format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Apple Contacts, Microsoft Outlook, or Google Contacts, and ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for VCARD File Extension

File classification:

contact information

Related files:

vcf, unknown, group

Mime type:

text/vcard, text/directory, text/x-vcard

a vcard electronic business card is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VCARD files

Associate the VCARD file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open electronic business cards. Because only the current version supports the latest VCARD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Contacts (Apple), other contact management software update.
To make sure that your VCARD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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