How to Export Outlook Contacts to vCard File?

Here in this article, we will discuss the ways to export Outlook contacts to vCard file. Read the complete post and find out the right way to complete this task.

We are going to follow two solutions to convert Outlook contacts to vCard file. One is a manual solution and the other one is an automatic.

Let’s go ahead go through step-by-step instructions to explore both solutions.

How to Export Outlook Contacts to vCard File Free?

Outlook doesn’t offer any direct way to save Outlook contacts as VCF file. Therefore, in this manual approach, first, you need to export Outlook contacts to CSV file then import them into Gmail account, and after that export into vCard file format.

Follow the steps for exporting Outlook contacts to vCard file.

1. Open Outlook and Click File >> Open & Export >> Import/Export.
   
2. Then, select Export to a File and press Next button.
   
3. After that, choose Comma Separated Values(CSV) and click Next.
   
4. Now select the contact folder.
   
5. Finally, browse the saving location and click on the Finish button.
   
6. Login to your Gmail account in a web browser.
7. After that, click on the three-dot grid and select the Contacts icon option.
   
8. Now, on the left side, click on the import to choose the .csv file.
   
9. Then, tap on Select File to upload the CSV file into your Gmail account.                                         
10. Once done with adding contacts, click on the import button to start the process.
11. Now, again log in to your Gmail account and Go to Contacts.                                                                                                     
12.  After that, click on the export option on the left side. 
13.  Then, select the vCard option and tap on the Export button.                                                                 

Done!! Gmail will start exporting Outlook contacts into VCF file format.

Drawbacks of Manual Solution

You can easily export Outlook contacts to VCF files using Gmail account. But, you may face the following issues while implementing this method.

• Doesn’t offer any option to export selective contacts.
• The whole process is lengthy and time-consuming.

How to Convert Outlook Contacts to vCard Automatically?

Try the Advik OST Converter Tool on your Windows. The software can directly export vCard from the Outlook profile. You do not have to implement any manual configuration. The software is very simple and easy to operate. With this utility, you can export all Outlook contacts to vCard in a single attempt.

Download the software and try it for free.

Steps to Export Outlook Contacts to vCard File

Step 1. Run software on your Windows Machine.

Step 2. Choose Outlook profile and click Next.

Step 3. Choose the Contacts folder and press Next.

Step 4. Select vCARD as a saving option.

Step 5. Choose destination path to save the resultant file.

Step 6. Click on the Next button to start the process.

That’s it! The software will start converting MS Outlook contacts into VCF. Once the process is complete, it will notify a message on your screen.

This tool is also beneficial with its advanced and prominent features which are given below-

• Maintain data integrity and folder hierarchy while exporting Outlook contacts.
• Export Outlook contacts to PDF, DOC, CSV, and many more formats.
• Allow to export Outlook contacts to Zoho Mail and other email accounts.
• Advance filter options to export selective contacts.
• Simple and user-friendly interface with a simple and efficient working process.

Watch How to Convert Outlook Contacts to vCard File

 

Conclusion

Till now we have discussed by which you can export Outlook contacts to vCard file. Both solutions are 100% workable and give you accurate results. However, using an automated solution, you can directly convert Outlook contacts to .vcf file. Whereas, in the manual or free approach, you need a Gmail account for converting contacts.