Cardscanner

Cardscanner

Cardscanner is an online business card scanner and OCR tool that digitizes physical business cards into vCard (.vcf), CSV or Excel formats using AI-powered OCR. It offers web and mobile apps to quickly extract and export contact data for professionals and teams.

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Cardscanner

Cardscanner is an online business card reader and OCR card organizer that scans physical business cards and converts contact details into digital formats (VCF, CSV, XLSX). Built on AI-based OCR technology, the tool extracts fields such as name, email, phone number, job title, company and address. It is offered both as a web tool (desktop and mobile-optimized) and as mobile apps for Android and iOS. The product targets professionals who need to digitize and organize contacts quickly β€” sales, marketing, HR, event planners, real estate agents, entrepreneurs and others who collect many business cards.

The service supports multiple upload options (direct file upload, URL, Dropbox, QR upload from mobile) and provides exports in common contact and spreadsheet formats to integrate with contact management systems. Cardscanner emphasizes user privacy by stating that uploaded files are deleted after conversion and by publishing Terms of Use and a Privacy Policy.

Cardscanner is an online business card scanner and OCR tool that digitizes physical business cards into vCard (.vcf), CSV or Excel formats using AI-powered OCR. It offers web and mobile apps to quickly extract and export contact data for professionals and teams.

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Key Features

AI-powered OCR Extraction

Uses AI-based OCR to automatically detect and extract contact fields (name, email, phone, company, job title, address) from business cards, including complex designs and multiple languages.

Multiple Upload Options

Upload images from local storage, enter a URL, import from Dropbox, scan a QR code from mobile or drag-and-drop/paste images into the web interface.

Export to Common Formats

Export extracted contact data directly to vCard (.vcf), CSV or Excel formats for easy import into contact managers and CRMs.

Batch Conversion

Supports batch scanning and conversion so multiple business cards can be uploaded and processed in a single operation.

Multilingual Recognition

Recognizes text in many languages (examples listed include Urdu, Korean, Turkish and others) to support international cards.

Privacy & Temporary Storage

Claims that none of the information from uploaded or converted files is retained; files are deleted from servers after conversion.

Simple User Interface

A straightforward UI designed for quick digitization with copy and download buttons for immediate use of extracted data.

Mobile-friendly & App Availability

Platform is optimized for mobile and tablets and also provides dedicated Android and iOS apps for on-device scanning.

Cropping & Image Tools

Basic image cropping and preparation options prior to OCR to improve extraction accuracy.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Free tier available with limited credits (examples: 2 free credits for certain converters), TXT output only in some free cases, limited simultaneous uploads (around 5 files).

Free

Free β€” limited credits
  • 2 free credits mentioned for tabular extraction
  • Only TXT download format available for free in some cases
  • Limited batch uploads (e.g., up to 5 files at once for unregistered/free users)

Monthly Premium / Pro (example)

Monthly $4.99 (displayed in multiple areas; actual available plans vary by region/currency)
  • 50 images per submission (Premium examples)
  • JPG to Excel/Word credits included (varies by plan)
  • Image size up to 30 MB
  • Ad-free experience

Yearly Premium / Pro (example)

Yearly $24.99 (or regional equivalents e.g., EUR 24.99 billed annually)
  • Higher monthly equivalent quota (e.g., 15K-20K images/month depending on plan)
  • Batch conversion up to 50 images per submission (depending on tier)
  • Ad-free and history of scans

Lifetime

Lifetime $49.99 (as displayed in some promotional areas)
  • One-time payment for unlocked premium features (as advertised)
  • Larger monthly/total quotas and multiple download formats

Tiered Plans (Lite / Pro / Business β€” regional pricing examples)

Lite/Pro/Business tiers shown with EUR pricing (examples: Lite EUR 4.99/mo, Pro EUR 24.99/mo, Business EUR 49.99/mo billed annually in some sections)
  • Different file submission limits (10/20/50 files per submission)
  • Varying available credits, upload size up to 30 MB, no daily limits on paid tiers
  • Priority processing, ad-free, and higher monthly image quotas

Use Cases

Sales Professionals

Quickly digitize and store contacts gathered from meetings and trade shows to follow up with prospects without manual entry.

Marketing Professionals

Capture contact details from event attendees, partners and leads to populate marketing lists and CRM systems.

Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

Maintain an organized database of contacts (partners, investors, suppliers) by scanning business cards on the go.

Event Planners

Collect and manage vendor and client contact information efficiently during events and expos.

HR Professionals

Store contact details for recruits, vendors and partners without manual data entry and reduce errors.

Real Estate Agents

Capture prospective buyers' and partners' contact information quickly from business cards to manage follow-ups.

Integrations

Dropbox

Import images from Dropbox as an upload source for scanning.

Google Contacts (via vCard)

Export scanned contact data as VCF (vCard) which can be imported into Google Contacts and other contact managers.

VCF / CSV / Excel exports

Export formats (VCF, CSV, XLSX) to integrate with CRMs, spreadsheets and other contact management systems.

Mobile Apps (Android / iOS)

Dedicated mobile apps enable on-device scanning and integration into mobile workflows.

Benefits

Significantly reduces time spent on manual data entry by automatically extracting card details.
Export-ready outputs (VCF, CSV, Excel) make integration with Google Contacts, CRMs and spreadsheets straightforward.
Batch processing and mobile-friendly uploads streamline large-volume digitization at events and conferences.
Privacy-first approach claiming deletion of files after conversion reduces long-term data exposure.
Supports multiple upload sources (URL, Dropbox, QR code) to accommodate varied workflows.

Limitations

Free tier and trial credits are limited (example: 2 free credits for certain tabular extractions) and many export formats require upgrading to a paid plan.
Maximum upload file size is 30 MB per file; higher limits and removal of some limits require a paid plan.
Some advanced features (full range of download formats, high-volume tabular extraction quotas) are gated behind premium plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this business card digitizer mobile-friendly?
Yes β€” the platform is optimized for desktop, mobile and tablets and offers dedicated Android and iOS apps.
Can I upload images directly from my mobile to the desktop?
Yes β€” the desktop version provides a QR code option that you can scan with your phone to upload images directly from your mobile device.
How long does it take to process a business card?
Processing is typically very fast and completes in a few seconds, though exact time may vary depending on image size and server load.
What happens if the uploaded card is blurry?
The tool uses AI-based OCR and is designed to handle pixelated or somewhat blurry images; however, extraction accuracy may still be affected by extreme blurriness.
How can I scan cards on my mobile?
Use the online mobile-optimized tool in a browser or download the Cardscanner mobile app (Android/iOS) to scan and digitize cards directly from your phone.
How do I save scanned cards to Google Contacts?
Export the scanned contact as a VCF (vCard) file and then import that VCF into Google Contacts to save the details.
Can I convert my business card into Excel?
Yes β€” the service can export scanned card details into an editable Excel spreadsheet; some export formats may require a paid plan.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Step 1: Upload Your Card β€” Upload one or more card images from your device, supply a URL, import from Dropbox, or scan the desktop QR code to upload from mobile.
  2. 2 Step 2: Start Scanning β€” Click the 'Scan' button to run the AI-OCR extraction on the uploaded images.
  3. 3 Step 3: Copy or Export β€” Review the extracted fields and use the copy button or download options to export as VCF, CSV or Excel.

Support

Contact page

Contact form available at the site's Contact Us page: https://www.cardscanner.co/contact

Help/FAQ

On-site FAQ and help content covering common questions about uploads, processing and exports.

Documentation / Resources

Site includes Resources, Blog and policy pages (Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy) for guidance and legal information.

API

Available: No

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