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MeCard QR Code Generator

Create compact MeCard QR codes for networking, conferences and trade shows

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What is a MeCard QR code and how it works

A MeCard QR code is a QR code that turns a printed contact card into a saved phone contact. It stores the compact NTT DoCoMo MeCard reference) format, which many iOS, Android and compatible scanners can read directly without a third-party app. After scanning, the recipient can save the name, phone number and email to Contacts with one tap.

You can add your logo, brand colours and AI-designed pixel styling so the code matches your business card look and brand identity. It works well on standard name cards, small jewellery tags, engraved pen corners, keychain inserts or embedded developer and IoT use cases. Because the payload is compact at around 80-150 bytes, it fits where a vCard QR may become too dense. MeCard QR codes are static by design, so the contact details are encoded straight into the pixel pattern and stay fixed once printed.

Build a MeCard payload and generate the QR in 3 steps

Enter name, phone and email in the compact MeCard format, customise the QR code with logo and AI pixel styling, then download PNG, SVG or PDF for small tags or business-card corners.

  1. Step 1

    Build your MeCard payload

    Enter the MeCard payload: name (N), phone (TEL), email (EMAIL) and an optional URL or address. Keep each field concise so the 80-150 byte payload stays suitable for small tags or business-card corners.

  2. Step 2

    Customise the QR code

    Add your logo, brand colours and pixel patterns. Choose from 1200+ templates or generate QR Code Art to match your business card style and brand look.

  3. Step 3

    Print and share

    Export in PNG, SVG or PDF. Print on business cards, jewellery tags, engraved pen corners or keychain inserts. Test it first with iPhone Camera, Android default camera and ZXing-based scanners.

Frequently asked questions about MeCard QR codes

Quick answers on creating and using compact contact QR codes

Enter your name, phone number, email and optional company details in QR Code AI, then choose MeCard as the format. The generator builds the compact NTT DOCOMO-style payload and encodes it into the QR code. You can then add a photo, logo and brand colours before downloading it in PNG, SVG or PDF. Because the data is compact, it works especially well on business cards, small tags and engraved items.

Use MeCard when you need a very compact contact payload or support for scanners that still recognise the older format. It is useful for small print areas such as jewellery tags, keychain inserts, pen engravings and card corners. Use vCard when you need richer contact details like multiple phone numbers, addresses, job roles, organisation names or broader modern compatibility across devices and contact apps.

Yes. MeCard QR codes are static by design, which means the contact details are encoded directly into the QR pattern. You can create and customise them for free on QR Code AI, then download copies in PNG, SVG or PDF. They work with iPhone, Android and most modern smartphone cameras without requiring a separate app.

A MeCard payload supports 8 main fields: name (N), phone (TEL), email (EMAIL), URL, address (ADR), nickname (NICKNAME), birthday (BDAY) and a memo note. The phone field is more limited than vCard because it supports only one number. If you need several phone numbers or more detailed contact information, vCard is usually the better option.

No. A MeCard QR code is static-only, so the contact data is written directly into the QR pattern and does not pass through a trackable link. If you need QR code tracking for a contact-sharing flow, add a tracked short link in the URL field or use a URL QR that points to a hosted contact landing page. Native MeCard codes by themselves cannot record scan analytics.

Ready to share compact contact cards more easily?

Turn name, phone and email into a compact one-scan MeCard payload, then customise it with your logo and AI-designed pixel styling. Print it on business cards, small jewellery tags or engraved corners. MeCard QR codes are static by design, so the contact details are encoded directly into the pixel pattern.