Use case · Business card

Make a QR code for a business card

Two options: a vCard QR that saves your details straight to the scanner's phone, or a dynamic link QR that opens your website, LinkedIn, or a mini-landing page.

Why dynamic?

Jobs change. Phone numbers change. A dynamic link QR means you never have to reprint a stack of cards because your title moved from 'Head of Design' to 'VP, Design'.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Decide: vCard or link?

    vCard saves your contact card directly (works offline after scan). Link opens a page — better if you want analytics, a photo, links to LinkedIn/Calendly, or the ability to change details later.

  2. 2

    For vCard: fill in your details

    In QR Lift pick 'vCard'. Add name, title, company, phone, email, and website. We generate a scannable QR that opens the phone's 'Add contact' sheet.

  3. 3

    For a link: paste your URL

    Pick 'Link / URL' and paste your LinkedIn, personal site, or a landing page. Choose dynamic so you can repoint later.

  4. 4

    Style to match your card

    Set foreground to your brand color, background to your card color (or transparent). Add a small logo in the center.

  5. 5

    Download SVG and place at 1.5 cm minimum

    SVG keeps edges crisp on high-quality print. 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm is the smallest reliable size for glossy card stock.

Pro tips

  • Print a proof and test with 3 phones before ordering 500 cards.
  • Leave 3 mm of 'quiet zone' (blank space) around the QR — printers sometimes crop closer than the design intends.
  • For international business, put your vCard details in English + your local script so contacts save cleanly on both.

Frequently asked

What is a vCard QR code?

A QR that encodes contact info in the standard vCard format. Scan it and the phone offers to save the contact directly — no app, no signup.

vCard or link — which is better?

vCard if you want the contact saved instantly and offline. Link if you want analytics, the ability to update, or a richer page (photo, bio, booking link).

Can I put a QR code on both sides of the card?

Yes. Some people put a vCard QR on the back and a link QR on the front — belt and braces.

What's the minimum QR size for a business card?

1.5 cm × 1.5 cm on standard card stock. Smaller works with high-quality printing but risks failed scans on cheaper stock.

Ready to make one?

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