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vCard vs digital business card: what is the difference?

23 October 2026 - 3 min read

A vCard is a file format and a digital business card is a web page. Here is how they fit together.

A vCard is a file

A vCard, usually saved as a .vcf file, is a standard format for contact information. It holds a name, phone numbers, email, address and more, and every phone and email program can import it.

A digital business card is a page

A digital business card is a web page that presents your details with design, links and buttons. It is how you present yourself. The vCard is what the visitor keeps.

How they work together

The best cards offer both: a page that looks good and a Save contact button that downloads a vCard. That way the visitor can read your card now and keep you in their contacts for later.

Which version?

Most cards export vCard version 3.0, which is supported almost everywhere. Newer version 4.0 adds features but is less consistently supported, so 3.0 is the safe choice for sharing.

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