How to Import Export to Contacts (2026 Guide)

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

Import Steps

Locate your downloaded VCF file

Find the .vcf (vCard) file in your downloads folder. This is a universal contact format supported by virtually all contact management applications including Google Contacts, Apple Contacts, Microsoft Outlook, and smartphone address books on both iOS and Android.

Import to Google Contacts

Open contacts.google.com in your browser and sign in. Click Import in the left sidebar menu. In the dialog that appears, click Select file, choose your .vcf file, and click Import. Google will add all contacts from the file to your Google Contacts.

Tip: Google Contacts has a limit of 3,000 contacts per import and 25,000 total per account. Split larger files if needed.

Google Contacts interface showing the Import option in the left sidebar menu — Click Import in the left sidebar of Google Contacts to start importing.

Import to Apple Contacts (macOS / iOS)

On macOS, double-click the .vcf file to open it in the Contacts app, then click Import. Alternatively, open Contacts, go to File, then Import, and select the .vcf file. On iOS, open the .vcf file from the Files app or an email attachment and tap Add All Contacts.

Import to Microsoft Outlook

Open Outlook and go to the People or Contacts section. Click File, then Open & Export, then Import/Export. Select Import a VCARD file (.vcf) and click Next. Browse to your .vcf file and select it. Outlook will add the contacts to your address book.

Outlook Import and Export Wizard showing the option to import a vCard file — Use File > Open & Export > Import/Export to access the import wizard.

Import to Android phone

Open the Contacts app on your Android phone. Tap the menu icon, then Settings, then Import. Choose Import from file and select your .vcf file. Pick the account where you want to save the contacts (Google, phone, or SIM). The contacts will be added to your phone's address book.

Verify imported contacts

After importing, browse through your contacts list to verify that names, phone numbers, email addresses, and other details imported correctly. If a contact's details appear in the Notes section instead of the proper fields, the vCard may need to be re-exported with UTF-8 encoding.

Required Contacts Fields

Field	Type	Description	Example
Full Name	Text	Formatted full name	John 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 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.