How to Import Csv Export to Contacts (2026 Guide)

After converting your data with one of our tools, follow these steps to import the csv export into Contacts.

Import Steps

Locate your downloaded CSV file

Find the contacts CSV file in your downloads folder. The file contains a flat table of contacts with columns for First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Company, Address fields, and more.

Open in a spreadsheet application

Double-click the CSV to open in Excel, or import into Google Sheets via File, then Import. The tabular format makes it easy to sort, filter, edit, and clean up your contact data before importing into a contacts app or CRM.

Edit and clean your contact data

Review the contacts and make any corrections needed. Remove duplicate entries, fill in missing phone numbers or email addresses, and standardize name formatting. The CSV format makes bulk editing straightforward compared to editing contacts one by one in an address book.

Tip: Use Excel's Remove Duplicates feature (Data > Remove Duplicates) to quickly identify and eliminate duplicate contacts.

Import to a contacts application

Most contacts applications accept CSV imports. For Google Contacts, go to contacts.google.com, click Import, and select the CSV file. For Outlook, use File, Open & Export, Import/Export, then Import from file. Many CRM platforms also have CSV import features.

Google Contacts interface showing the Import option for uploading contacts CSV files — Google Contacts accepts CSV imports via the Import option in the sidebar.

Verify imported contacts

After importing, browse your contacts list to verify that names, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses imported into the correct fields. Some applications may require you to map CSV columns to contact fields during import.

Required Contacts Fields

Field	Type	Description	Example
First Name	Text	First name	John
Last Name	Text	Last name	Doe

Contacts requires these fields for successful import.

Tip Make sure your converted file is saved and ready before starting the import. You can preview the converted data in the tool before downloading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contacts accepts CSV files for importing csv export. Our converter ensures the file is formatted correctly for Contacts.

Check the error message from the platform. Common issues include date format mismatches, missing required fields, or duplicate entries. Our converter handles most formatting issues automatically.