What is Vcard/VCF File Extension?
Overview
Table of Contents
ToggleVCF stands for Virtual Contact File. It is a standard file format used to store contact information of an individual as well as a business user. It includes name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details. vCard files are used to import & export contacts from address books.
Format Type
Text and Binary
File Category
Contact file
MIME Types used for vCard file
text/x-vcard, application/vcard (Macintosh only), text/any text, text/directory, application/x-visit (Eudora Plug-in), text/x-visit (Eudora Plug-in), text/x-calendar
Developer
Internet Mail Consortium
Supported platforms
Windows, MAC, Linux, Android, IOS, and many others.
VCF File Internal Structure and Editions
A vCard file holds the contact information of an individual as well as a business user. There are mainly three vCard editions – vCard 2.1, vCard 3.0 and vCard 4.0
How to open or view Vcard/VCF File Extension
A VCF file can be opened easily with the help of these applications –
Microsoft Windows Contacts
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft Outlook Express
card organizer