What is Vcard/VCF File Extension?
Overview
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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/anytext, text/directory, application/x-versit (Eudora Plug-in), text/x-versit (Eudora Plug-in), text/x-vcalendar
Developer
Internet Mail Consortium
Supported platforms
Windows, MAC, Linux, Android, IOS and many others.
VCF File Internal Structure and editions
A vCard file holds contact information of an individual as well as 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
vCardOrganizer