Simple Contact Form
Fill in a clear form and the app writes the vCard for you. No need to learn vCard rules or field codes. Every field you type lands in the correct vCard property, so the contact imports cleanly every time.
Univik VCF Generator
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Create vCard (VCF) Contact Files
Univik VCF Generator is a Windows app that turns contact details into ready to use vCard (.vcf) files in seconds. Build one contact or a whole batch, in vCard 2.1, 3.0 or 4.0, with a live preview, photo and QR code.
*Free demo creates up to 5 contacts per session. Buy a license for unlimited contacts and bulk export.
- No vCard Code Needed: fill in a form and the app writes a valid .vcf for you, with every field in the right place.
- Single or Bulk: save one contact, one combined file or one .vcf file per contact for a whole group.
- All vCard Versions: output vCard 2.1, 3.0 or 4.0 with the correct syntax for old and new contact apps.
Free Demo Available
Try every feature first. Create up to 5 contacts per session, no account needed.
Contact Fields You Can Add
Full Name
Phone Numbers
Email Address
Postal Address
Company & Title
Contact Photo
Birthday
Website URL
IM Handles
Notes
Key Features
Why Choose Univik VCF Generator
A vCard generator, vCard maker and .vcf file creator for Windows. Create VCF files from contact details, one at a time or in bulk, as clean standards-correct vCards.
Live vCard Preview
Watch the .vcf text build as you type. The preview updates on every keystroke, so you always know exactly what the file will contain before you save it. No guesswork and no surprises on import.
vCard 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0
Choose the version your target app likes best. The app writes the correct syntax for each standard, from the phone type tags to the photo encoding, so files open cleanly in both old and new contact apps.
Bulk Batch Generation
Add many contacts to a list, then export them together. Save the whole group as one combined .vcf file, or as one separate .vcf file per contact. Built for moving a whole team or department in one go.
Contact Photo Support
Attach a JPEG, PNG, GIF or BMP photo to any contact. The app auto-resizes large images so the file stays small and compatible, then embeds the photo inside the vCard with the right encoding for your chosen version.
QR Code for Quick Sharing
The app builds a QR code for the contact on screen. Scan it with a phone camera to add the contact straight into the phone, with no file to download. A fast way to share details at a meeting or an event.
Clean Standards-Correct Output
The app trims extra spaces, escapes special characters and folds long lines the right way. Files are saved as UTF-8 with no byte order mark and standard line endings, so they import without errors across different apps.
100% Offline and Private
Univik VCF Generator runs on your own Windows PC. It needs no account and no internet to create or save files. Your contact details never leave your computer, unlike online generators that upload to a server.
vCard Versions
vCard 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0 Explained
Different apps expect different vCard versions. Univik VCF Generator writes the correct syntax for each one, so you can match your target app exactly. Here is how they differ.
2.1
vCard 2.1
1996 Specification
The original format. Uses bare type tags like TEL;CELL , Quoted-Printable for accented text and Base64 for photos. Best for very old phones and legacy Outlook.
3.0
vCard 3.0
RFC 2426
The 1998 revision and the safe default. Uses TYPE= parameters and Base64 photos. Read by almost every modern phone, email client and contacts app.
4.0
vCard 4.0
RFC 6350
The 2011 standard. UTF-8 only, URI-style values and new fields like ANNIVERSARY and KIND. Best for modern apps that support it.
Which Version Should You Pick?
| Your target | Best version | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most apps, or you are not sure | vCard 3.0 | Widest real-world support across iPhone, Android, Outlook, Google and more. |
| Very old phones or legacy Outlook | vCard 2.1 | Older devices may not read newer versions. 2.1 is the most forgiving. |
| Modern apps that support it | vCard 4.0 | Cleaner data types and new fields, but a few older apps still skip 4.0. |
Tip: When in doubt, keep the default vCard 3.0. It imports cleanly almost everywhere. You can always export the same contact again in another version.
How It Works
Create a VCF File in Four Steps
No coding and no manual vCard typing. Fill in the form, pick a version and save. Build one contact or a whole batch the same way.
1
Fill in the Form
Type the name, phone numbers, emails, address and any other details into the form on the left.
2
Pick a Version
Choose vCard 2.1, 3.0 or 4.0. Watch the live preview and QR code update on the right as you type.
3
Save or Add to List
Click Download .vcf for a single contact, or Add to list to keep building a group of contacts.
4
Export the Batch
For a group, choose Download all for one combined file, or Save separately for one file per contact.
Under the Hood
Clean, Standards-Correct Output
A vCard that looks fine can still fail to import if the syntax is wrong. Univik VCF Generator builds every file to the vCard standard, so your contacts land correctly the first time.
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:Sharma;Anita;;;
FN:Anita Sharma
NICKNAME:Annie
ORG:Univik
TITLE:Sales Manager
TEL;TYPE=CELL:+1-555-0100
TEL;TYPE=WORK,VOICE:+1-555-0188
EMAIL;TYPE=WORK:anita@example.com
ADR;TYPE=WORK:;;1 Market Street;Delhi;DL;110020;India
URL:https://example.com
BDAY:1990-04-15
CATEGORIES:VIP,Client
NOTE:Met at the trade show.
END:VCARD
A valid vCard 3.0 file built by Univik VCF Generator.
- Required structure: each card opens with
BEGIN:VCARD, places theVERSIONline first and always carries a formatted nameFN, exactly as the spec requires. - Smart line wrapping: when a value runs long it is wrapped to the standard 75-octet width and measured in bytes, so an accented or non-Latin name is never cut in the middle.
- Safe special characters: any comma, semicolon, backslash or line break inside a field is escaped for you, so a comma in a street address never splits the value.
- UTF-8, no BOM: files are saved as UTF-8 with no byte order mark and standard CRLF line endings, the combination that imports cleanly everywhere.
- Correct photo encoding: the embedded photo uses the right encoding for the version you chose, Base64 for 3.0 or the matching form for 2.1 and 4.0.
Every Form Field Maps to the Right vCard Property
You fill in plain fields. The app writes the exact vCard property behind each one, so nothing is guessed and nothing is lost.
| Your form field | vCard property | Example output |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | N and FN | N:Sharma;Anita;;; and FN:Anita Sharma |
| Nickname | NICKNAME | NICKNAME:Annie |
| Phone (Cell, Home, Work, Fax) | TEL;TYPE= | TEL;TYPE=CELL:+1-555-0100 |
| Email (Home, Work, Other) | EMAIL;TYPE= | EMAIL;TYPE=WORK:anita@example.com |
| Postal address | ADR | ADR;TYPE=WORK:;;street;city;region;zip;country |
| Organization | ORG | ORG:Univik |
| Job title | TITLE | TITLE:Sales Manager |
| Website | URL | URL:https://example.com |
| Birthday | BDAY | BDAY:1990-04-15 |
| IM handle | IMPP | IMPP:skype:live.annie |
| Categories | CATEGORIES | CATEGORIES:VIP,Client |
| Photo | PHOTO | PHOTO;ENCODING=b;TYPE=JPEG:... |
| Note | NOTE | NOTE:Met at the trade show. |
Compatibility
Where Your .vcf Files Work
Because the output follows the vCard standard, a file from Univik VCF Generator imports into the contact apps people use every day.
Microsoft Outlook
Google Contacts
iPhone & iOS
macOS Contacts
Android Phones
Mozilla Thunderbird
The file also works with most other tools that read .vcf files, including CRM systems, webmail services and address book apps. Pick the right vCard version above and the contact imports without broken data.
Why Univik
Univik VCF Generator vs Other Options
When you need to create vCard files, you have three choices: a desktop generator, an online tool or typing the vCard by hand. Here is what each one actually delivers.
Univik VCF Generator
- Single contacts or full bulk batches
- vCard 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0 with correct syntax
- Standards-correct folding, escaping and UTF-8
- Photo and QR code built in
- 100% offline, data never leaves your PC
- One-time license, no subscription
Online VCF Generators
- ✗ Your contact details leave your PC for a remote server
- ✗ Usually one card at a time, no real bulk
- ✗ Often vCard 3.0 only, no version choice
- ✗ Photos sometimes dropped or shrunk
- ✗ Needs an internet connection
- ✗ Subscriptions for full features
Typing vCard by Hand
- ✗ A single typo can stop the whole card importing
- ✗ You must wrap long lines yourself and count them in bytes
- ✗ Every comma, semicolon and backslash needs escaping by hand
- ✗ Photos have to be turned into Base64 text by hand
- ✗ You write the right syntax for 2.1, 3.0 or 4.0 from memory
- ✗ Painfully slow once you pass a handful of contacts
Use Cases
Who Uses a VCF Generator
Common situations where building clean vCard files in bulk saves real time.
Sales Teams at Events
Build a clean contact card for each rep and share it by file or QR code at trade shows and meetings. Prospects add the details in one tap with nothing to type.
Move Staff into Outlook or Google
Turn a staff list into proper vCard files and import them into Outlook, Google Contacts or a shared address book, with every field in the right place.
Switching Phones
Building clean contact files for a new phone? Create them once, pick the version your phone likes and import the whole set without retyping a thing.
Build a CRM Contact List
A small business setting up a new CRM or email tool can batch-create vCards from a contact list and import them in one step instead of adding people one by one.
IT Admin Bulk Export
Need hundreds of .vcf files in one batch? Add the contacts to the list and save one file per contact in a single folder, ready to deploy or hand off.
Turn a List into Real vCards
Received contact details in a plain list? Enter them once and get proper, standards-correct vCard files that import cleanly into any contacts app.
Technical Data Sheet
Technical Specifications
Product specifications, system requirements and output details.
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Output Files
VCF (vCard) - All versions:
- vCard 2.1 (original specification)
- vCard 3.0 (RFC 2426)
- vCard 4.0 (RFC 6350)
Single file, one combined file or one file per contact.
| Product Name: | Univik VCF Generator |
| Version: | 6.7 (Latest) |
| File Size: | 14.2 MB |
| License: | Free Demo + Paid |
| Download: | Free Download Windows | 14.2 MB |
Version 6.7
What's New
- Built-in QR code for each contact
- Faster bulk export
- Improved vCard 4.0 output
- Smarter photo auto-resize
- Copy vCard to clipboard
| Framework: | .NET Framework 4.8 or higher |
| Hard Disk: | 30 MB free (50 MB recommended) |
| RAM: | 1 GB minimum (2 GB recommended) |
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Pricing
Choose Your License
Start free, then pick the edition that fits. One-time license, no subscription and free lifetime updates.
Free Trial
$0
Try before you buy
- Create up to 5 contacts per session
- All fields available
- All vCard versions 2.1, 3.0 and 4.0
- No time limit
Personal License
$39/lifetime
Most popular
- Unlimited contacts
- Single and bulk export
- 1 PC activation
- Free lifetime updates
- Email support
Business License
$99/lifetime
For teams
- Everything in Personal
- 5 PC activations
- Commercial use allowed
- Priority support
- Volume discounts available
User Reviews
What Users Are Saying
Feedback from people who use Univik VCF Generator to build contact files.
Marcus Reid
Sales Operations Lead, Manchester, UK
"I had to make a contact card for every new starter. I entered each person in the form, added them to the list and saved the batch as one .vcf file per contact. There was no vCard code to type and no broken fields. The cards were ready in minutes."
Priya Nair
IT Administrator, Pune, India
"Our team uses a mix of old and new phones. I could pick vCard 2.1 for the older devices and 3.0 for the rest, so every card opened correctly. The live preview showed me the exact .vcf as I typed, so I knew it was right before I saved it."
Daniel Brooks
Studio Owner, Austin, USA
"The built-in QR code is the part I use most at events. People scan it and the contact saves straight to their phone. I can add my photo to the card too, and since the app runs on my own PC nothing I enter is ever uploaded. Simple and well worth the price."
Help & Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about creating vCard files with Univik VCF Generator.
A VCF file is a vCard. It is a small text file that holds contact details like name, phone, email and address. Almost every phone and email app can read it, which is why a .vcf file is the standard way to share a contact. Learn more on our VCF file format guide.
No. You fill in a simple form with the contact details and Univik VCF Generator writes the vCard for you. Every field you type is mapped to the correct vCard property in the background, so you never touch the raw syntax. A live preview shows the finished .vcf as you type.
Version 3.0 is the safe default and works in nearly every contact app, so it is preselected. Pick 2.1 for very old phones or legacy Outlook. Pick 4.0 for modern apps that support the newest standard (RFC 6350). The app writes the correct syntax for whichever version you choose.
Yes. Add each contact to the list, then export the whole group in one step. You can save all contacts as one combined .vcf file, or save one .vcf file per contact in a folder you choose. This bulk mode is the main reason people pick a desktop generator over a single-card online tool.
Yes. Attach a JPEG, PNG, GIF or BMP image to any contact. The app resizes large images automatically so the file stays small and compatible, then embeds the photo inside the vCard using the correct encoding for the version you chose.
Yes. The file follows the vCard standard, so it imports into iPhone and iOS Contacts, Android, Google Contacts, Outlook, Apple macOS Contacts, Mozilla Thunderbird and any other app that reads .vcf files. You can also share the built-in QR code and add the contact with one tap.
No. Univik VCF Generator is a Windows desktop app. It creates and saves vCard files on your own PC with no account and no upload. Your contact details never leave your computer, which is safer than online generators that send your data to their server.
Yes. The free demo lets you add and save up to 5 contacts per session so you can test the app before you buy. A paid license removes the limit for unlimited contacts and bulk export.
Online generators run in a browser, usually build one card at a time and send your details to a server. Univik runs on your PC, builds single contacts or whole batches, writes all three vCard versions with correct syntax and never uploads your data. It also folds long lines, escapes special characters and saves clean UTF-8 so the file imports without errors.
Yes. The app builds a QR code for the contact on screen. Scan it with a phone camera to add the contact straight into the phone, with no file to download. This is a fast way to share your details at a meeting or an event.
This tool is for creating new vCard files. To open and change an existing .vcf, use the Univik VCF Editor. To only read a file, use the free VCF Viewer. To split, merge or remove duplicate contacts, see the vCard Splitter, VCF Joiner and Duplicate Remover.
About vCard
About the vCard (VCF) Format
A vCard (also called a VCF, or Virtual Contact File) is the standard format for storing and sharing contact details electronically. One .vcf file holds one or more contacts as plain text that almost any app can read.
People create vCard files to:
- Share a digital business card at events
- Move staff details into Outlook or Google
- Build a contact list for a new CRM
- Hand off clean contacts when switching phones
- Send a contact by email or message
- Print a QR code that adds a contact in one tap
- Keep a tidy backup of important contacts
- Turn a plain list into proper vCard files
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