.VCF File Extension

Virtual Contact File

Developer:	Internet Mail Consortium (IMC)
Popularity:	Used to easily share contact information
Open with:	Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird

What Does vCard File Format Mean?

vCard is a standardized file format, which stands for Virtual Contact File. It uses the .vcf extension and is known for its ability to store contact information including name, address, phone number, and other details, making them accessible across various email clients. vCard version 3.0 and 4.0 have different specifications, version 4.0 have more advanced features, support new data types and international structures.

Key Features:

vCards are plain text files and can be easily edited and created with a simple text editor.
It can store a wide range of information which makes it easy for users to manage.
It facilitates quick contact sharing as vCard files can be easily shared via email.
vCard files are supported by many email clients and software applications.

vCard file provides a structured format to organize contact details which helps users to easily and effortlessly find, search or manage any information.

More Information About vCard

vCard plays a crucial role in the communication and networking sector as it includes links to online profiles and sites like Linkedin so that the user can easily explore more information about their skills or to search for professional content to keep themselves familiar. This also supports personal branding as individuals can make their professional identity to leave their mark in today’s landscape.

Common Use Cases:

vCard is used as a digital business card by professionals to share their information via email without any need of a physical card.
vCard file format is also supported by many mobile apps which makes it accessible for mobile users.
It can store information in multiple languages which makes it globally acceptable.

VCF file open in vCard Reader

Users can also backup vCard files so that they can be restored in case of any data less or if needed in future.

Forensic Information

vCard files contain some properties like BEGIN, VERSION, FN, N, TEL, EMAIL, ADR, ORG, TITLE, PHOTO, URL. These properties are important as they provide a structured and ordered manner to organize the contact data. It also helps to ensure that the data is accurate or not without any hassle. vCard files can also be shown as evidence in court cases as forensic experts can gather valuable data regarding the guilty.

MIME Type	`text/vcard`
Magic Bytes	`NA`
Common Applications	Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail
Usage	vCard files are used to store and share contact information.