MeCard is a compact contact data format developed by NTT DoCoMo. It encodes name, phone, email, and address in a shorter syntax than vCard, resulting in simpler QR codes.
MeCard uses a compact syntax: MECARD:N:Doe,John;TEL:+123456;EMAIL:john@example.com;;. It's shorter than vCard format, producing a less dense QR code. However, vCard is more widely supported and allows more fields (company, title, website, notes).
Use MeCard when you only need name, phone, and email — the QR code is simpler.
MeCard originated in Japan and is widely supported by Japanese phones.
The compact format allows for smaller QR codes on space-limited materials.
vCard is recommended for most cases — it's more widely supported and allows more fields.
useqraft uses vCard format as it offers broader compatibility and richer contact information.
Most modern phones support both, but vCard has near-universal support.
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