.VCF File Extension

Standard file format for storing contact information for a person or business; typically includes a name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and other contact information; also supports custom fields, images, and other types of media.

VCF files are often used for importing and exporting contacts from address books. They may be attached to e-mail messages, which provides the recipient with an easy way to import the sender's contact information.

Windows Vista users can open vCards using the included Windows Contacts program. Mac OS X users can open vCards with the included Address Book application. iPod and iPhone users can load vCards directly into the device's Contacts app.

NOTE: vCards are saved in a text format, which means you can view the contents in a text editor. However, they may also include a block of binary data, which is often used to store a photo.