vCard Parser Parse vCard (.vcf) files and display contact details in a readable format.

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vCard Parser

Parse vCard (.vcf) files and display contact details in a readable format.

Paste .vcf content

Paste the content of a vCard (.vcf) file.

Parse contacts

Click Parse to extract contact information.

View contacts

See all contacts with their details in a readable layout.

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What Is vCard Parser?

vCard Parser reads and displays the contents of vCard (.vcf) files in a human-readable format. It extracts contact properties including formatted name, structured name, email, phone, organization, title, website, address, and notes. The parser handles multiple contacts in a single .vcf file and supports both vCard 3.0 and 4.0 formats. Property parameters (like TYPE=HOME) are parsed but values are displayed cleanly.

Why Use vCard Parser?

Reads all contacts from .vcf files with multiple entries.
Supports vCard 3.0 and 4.0 property formats.
Displays contacts in a clean, card-based layout.
Handles vCard escape sequences and property parameters.

Common Use Cases

Contact Review

View contact details from .vcf files without importing them into a contacts app.

Data Extraction

Extract contact information from .vcf files for spreadsheets or databases.

Debugging

Verify .vcf file contents when contacts are not importing correctly.

Migration

Review contacts during migration between different contact management systems.

Technical Guide

The parser splits the input on BEGIN:VCARD markers to identify individual contacts. Each contact's properties are parsed by splitting lines at the first colon to separate the property name (with parameters) from the value.

Property names are extracted by taking the text before any semicolon parameters. The N (structured name) property is parsed by splitting on semicolons: family name, given name, additional names, prefixes, suffixes.

ADR (address) property is split on semicolons and filtered to remove empty segments, then joined with commas for display.

vCard escape sequences are processed: \n → newline, \, → comma. If FN is not present, it is constructed from the N property.

Tips & Best Practices

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Paste the entire .vcf file content including BEGIN:VCARD and END:VCARD markers.
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Multiple contacts in one file are all parsed and displayed separately.
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Both vCard 3.0 and 4.0 formats are supported.
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Property type parameters (HOME, WORK) are recognized but simplified in display.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What properties are extracted?

Name, email, phone, organization, title, website, address, and notes are extracted and displayed.

Q Does it handle photos?

PHOTO properties are recognized but not displayed. Only text-based properties are shown.

Q Can it handle multiple contacts?

Yes, all BEGIN:VCARD...END:VCARD blocks in the file are parsed and displayed.

Q What vCard versions are supported?

Both vCard 3.0 and 4.0 formats are supported.

Q Can I edit contacts?

This is a parser/viewer only. To edit, modify the raw .vcf text and re-parse.

About This Tool

vCard Parser is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.