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The vCard standard is a file format for exchanging personal contact information, commonly used for electronic business cards. It allows users to share details like names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact-related data in a standardized way. This facilitates easy import and export of contacts between different contact management applications and devices.

The vCard format is defined by a set of properties, each representing a piece of contact information. These properties have specific names and can hold various data types. For instance, a "FN" property denotes the formatted name, while "TEL" represents a telephone number. The standard supports multiple values for certain properties, such as allowing several phone numbers or email addresses for a single contact.

vCard files are typically text-based and can be encoded in different formats, with UTF-8 being the most common for broader compatibility. They are often transmitted via email attachments or downloaded from websites. The development of the vCard standard has been a collaborative effort, with ongoing revisions to accommodate new technological advancements and user needs, ensuring its continued relevance in digital communication. Its widespread adoption by various software and hardware platforms makes it a ubiquitous method for contact information exchange.