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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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 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
Limitations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this business card digitizer mobile-friendly?
Can I upload images directly from my mobile to the desktop?
How long does it take to process a business card?
What happens if the uploaded card is blurry?
How can I scan cards on my mobile?
How do I save scanned cards to Google Contacts?
Can I convert my business card into Excel?
Getting Started
- 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 Step 2: Start Scanning β Click the 'Scan' button to run the AI-OCR extraction on the uploaded images.
- 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.
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