Why Canva's QR code isn't a contact
Canva's QR code generator encodes a URL: scanning it opens a website. That's fine for your portfolio, but people still have to find and type your number. A vCard QR code contains the contact itself — name, phone, email, company — so the phone offers to save it in one tap, even offline. Canva's app marketplace has third-party vCard QR apps too; the steps below work without one and without an account.
Put a vCard QR code into Canva
- Fill in your details on this page. Keep to the essentials (name, mobile, email, company, title, website) so the code stays easy to scan.
- Click QR code (SVG). SVG is vector, so it stays sharp at any print size.
- In Canva, open your business card design → Uploads → upload the SVG → drag it onto the card.
- Make it at least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in) and leave the white border around it.
- Scan the code on your screen with your phone before you order prints.
Or make the whole card here
The builder on this page makes the card with your QR code already in place, in 32 templates, plus the .vcf file, a card link and an email signature. With Pro you get a print-shop PDF with bleed, ready for Canva Print, Vistaprint or any local printer.
Canva vs FastCardGen
| FastCardGen | Canva | |
|---|---|---|
| Design freedom | 20 ready templates, colors, fonts, logo | Full design editor, thousands of templates |
| QR code | vCard (saves the contact) or card link | URL only (built in); vCard through third-party apps |
| Contact file, card link, email signature | Yes | No |
| Account | None | Yes |
| Printing | Print-ready PDF for any printer (Pro) | Canva Print delivers printed cards |
Canva is trademarks of their owners. FastCardGen is not affiliated with them. Competitor plans and prices are as listed on their websites and in public reviews in November 2026 and change often — check their pricing page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Can Canva make a vCard QR code?
Canva's own QR code tool encodes a web address. For a contact QR code, use a third-party app from Canva's marketplace or upload a vCard QR SVG made here.
What file format should I upload to Canva?
SVG. It's vector, so the QR code stays perfectly sharp when printed. PNG at 1024 px also works.
How big should the QR code be on a business card?
At least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in), with its white margin.
Is the QR code free to use commercially?
Yes. There's no account, no watermark and no expiry.
Contact files follow vCard 3.0 (RFC 2426); QR codes follow ISO/IEC 18004. Checked 2026-11-07.