How to use: MECARD QR Code Generator
MECARD QR Code Generator is a free online qr tool that build a MECARD contact payload — the compact alternative to vCard that fits in a smaller, lower-version QR symbol instantly in your browser. Paste your data, adjust the options and get the result in real time — no installation, no sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
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Description
Build a MECARD contact payload — the compact alternative to vCard that fits in a smaller, lower-version QR symbol.
- qr
- Because everything is computed client-side, MECARD QR Code Generator is safe to use with sensitive data such as API keys, tokens or private logs.
How to use
Using MECARD QR Code Generator takes three steps:
- Paste your data into the input box (or load the example).
- Configure the options to match your target format or scenario.
- Copy, download or inspect the output — it updates live as you type.
Run
Examples
MECARD is far shorter than vCard, so the same contact fits in a lower QR version and scans more easily.
Output (generated live by the tool just now)
<div class="qr-out">
<div class="qr-preview"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgo=" alt="QR code" width="256" height="256" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;image-rendering:pixelated"></div>
<div class="qr-meta">
<table class="tb-table"><tbody>
<tr><th>Detected type</th><td>Plain text</td></tr>
<tr><th>Version</th><td>4 (33×33 modules)</td></tr>
<tr><th>Error correction</th><td>M</td></tr>
<tr><th>Quiet zone</th><td>4 module(s)</td></tr>
<tr><th>Payload size</th><td>60 bytes (UTF-8)</td></tr>
<tr><th>Contrast</th><td>21.00:1</td></tr>
<tr><th>Validation</th><td class="ok">VALID</td></tr>
<tr><th>Render → decode self-test</th><td class="bad">FAILED (decoded ≠ payload)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table class="tb-table"><tbody><tr><th>chars</th><td>60</td></tr><tr><th>lines</th><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>
</div>
</div>
<div class="qr-payload"><strong>Payload</strong><pre class="ex-io">MECARD;N:Doe\,John;TEL:+15550109988;EMAIL:john@example.com;;</pre></div>
<div class="tb-btns qr-actions">
<button class="btn btn-primary" data-qr-dl="png">Download PNG</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-dl="svg">Download SVG</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-copy="payload">Copy payload</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-copy="svg">Copy SVG</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-copy="image">Copy image</button>
<button class="btn" data-qr-print>Print</button>
</div>
<p class="ex-note">Generated and verified entirely in your browser. No data is uploaded.</p>
This output was produced by actually running the tool, not written by hand.
Use cases
Common situations where MECARD QR Code Generator helps:
- Build a MECARD contact payload — the compact alternative to vCard that fits in a smaller, lower-version QR symbol.
Parameters
| key | Options | type | allowed | default | MECARD QR Code Generator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
type | Content type | select | text, url, wifi, email, phone, sms, vcard, mecard, geo, calendar, whatsapp, telegram, bitcoin, ethereum, upi, json, custom | — | mecard |
ec | Error correction | select | M (M ≈ 15% (default)), L (L ≈ 7%), Q (Q ≈ 25%), H (H ≈ 30% (needed for logos)) | — | M |
version | Version (0 = auto) | number | — | 0 | — |
margin | Quiet zone (modules) | number | — | 4 | 4 |
scale | Module size (px) | number | — | 8 | — |
fg | Foreground | color | — | #000000 | — |
bg | Background | color | — | #ffffff | — |
dot | Module style | select | square (Square), rounded (Rounded), dots (Dots) | — | — |
corner | Finder pattern style | select | square (Square (safest)), styled (Styled) | — | — |
Input: not required — the tool generates its own data · Output: HTML · live update while typing: ✗
FAQ
What is MECARD QR Code Generator?
MECARD QR Code Generator build a MECARD contact payload — the compact alternative to vCard that fits in a smaller, lower-version QR symbol. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data stays private.
Is MECARD QR Code Generator free to use?
Yes. MECARD QR Code Generator is free, unlimited and works without registration or installation.
Does my data get uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.
Good to know
- The result does not update while you type — press Run after changing the input.
- The output is rendered as formatted content; use Copy to take the plain value.
- Everything runs client-side, so extremely large inputs are limited by your browser tab’s memory rather than by a server upload limit.